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Christmas Decorating: Create A Lifelike Santa In Your Bathroom

Monday, December 21st, 2009

If you love to go all out with your Christmas decorating, here is a whimsical, original idea for your bathroom:

Materials needed:

White shower curtain, canvas, or fabric (a new canvas drop cloth works great)

Shower curtain liner (to protect curtain from moisture)

Projector*

Permanent black marker, preferably a thick one

Paint pens

Paint

Fiberfill or cotton balls

Santa hat

Black felt (about one yard)

2 red hand towels or red fabric

*If you can draw, you may not need the projector. If you are not artistically inclined, and do not already own a projector, see if you can borrow one.

Let’s get started!

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Putting The “Living” Into Your Living Room Furniture

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

What kind of room is your living room? Is it that kind of room with all of the fancy furniture and accessories, possibly antiques or family heirlooms, where no one dares to enter, that is meant for “company”? Or is your home’s living room the place that might be considered the family room, the place where everyone gathers, family and friends alike, to watch television, play games, entertain, talk, or just relax? Whatever the purpose of the living room is in your home, the living room furniture and accessories is a necessary (and often expensive) component in setting a certain preferred mood or theme, and should be representative of you and your family’s personality. (more…)

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Rustic Home Decor — The Return to Nature

Monday, September 7th, 2009

One reporter asked a great traveler, “Of all the countries and historic places you visited, what did you find to be the most comfortable place to live in?” In a split second the answer came, “the country side where I spent my childhood.”

Such is the influence that rustic symbols and themes have in many people’s minds. Memories of rustic symbols are deep rooted in everybody’s life. Rustic living imparts comfort, melodious feelings and sometimes even homesickness when forced to live within the hustle and bustle of the city life. (more…)

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5 Tips for Preparing Your Guest Bedroom for Overnight Guests

Friday, March 13th, 2009

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Expecting overnight guests? Preparing a stylish guest suite is a snap with inspiration from 5-star hotels.

1. Create an environment that promotes a great night’s sleep. Make the bed super comfy by adding a thick duvet and lots of fluffy pillows. High thread-count, 100 percent cotton sheets are also a must.

2. Stock the guest room with magazines and books, and put together a snack tray or basket filled with light snacks and bottled water. (more…)

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New Renewed Bath - Tips And Ideas

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Proper planning and a reasonable budget can put you on a path to a new renewed bathroom. The tensions of the day are melting away, as you look upon the classic lines of your renewed bath room. That might be nothing more than a daydream – for now. But with the proper planning and research, and the proper budget, it can become a reality.

There are many reasons to renew a bathroom, the first one being, of course, for your own pleasure and comfort. It can also be relatively incostly, if you don’t mind a Spartan look, clean and plain, but absolutely functional. In that sense, the cost per square foot to renew a bathroom may be higher than any other room in the house, because unless you yourself are a contractor, or a handyman extraordinaire, you can expect to be hiring a plumber, an electrician, a tile installer, a cabinet installer, and a painter or wallpaper installer. (more…)

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