Decor
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Dwell :: Home Decor Ideas That Welcome Summer
Décor Ideas for Summer: Summer is finally around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the warmer weather than brightening up your home with some summery decorating ideas. While winter calls for darker, cozy tones, summer is a great excuse to add bright splashes and floral patterns to your home. Changing your décor doesn’t necessarily mean doing a complete overhaul—these few small changes can make a big difference to a room. Here are a few simple ideas to welcome summer into your home. Brighten Up Your Windows When the sun is shining, you want to reflect that sunny glow inside your home. A great way of doing this is to…
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Do You Give Grandkid Presents for Mother’s Day?
Most of us appreciate Mother’s Day more once we become a mom. It was fun to make homemade cards for our moms, but now that we are moms too, we understand how lovely it is to have a holiday that recognizes and honors motherhood. Show your mom how much you and your kids love her by making her adorable and useful gifts. Mothers Day Central suggests easy, attractive and functional gift ideas that grandmas are sure to love. Picture Frames If the outing went well, or if gram is far away, send her a picture for her fridge, desk or brag book. Pick up photo frames from a dollar…
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Tips For Turning Your Bathroom into a Sanctum Of Tranquility on a Budget
Is your bathroom boring? Are you fed up with the color, the style-less faucets, hardware and very little storage space? Well you don’t have to live with a cramped or out of style bathroom just because a remodel isn’t in your budget. You can update your bathroom without breaking the bank just by adding color, relaxing décor, replacing hardware and adding inexpensive storage for toiletries and linens. Say goodbye to your dreary old bathroom and hello to your new sanctum of tranquility. Don’t take on too much at once Start small. Redoing one element of the bathroom at a time means less stress on you and your wallet. The…
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In the Spotlight with Rae Dunn
Years ago I purchased an adorable little 3×3 inch plate at a fun shop in Laguna Beach, California. It is just a simple porcelain plate with a picture of a spoon on it but I just love it for it’s simple – yet functional design. It reminds me a bit of the design concept that stems from Japan where less is more and to choose only those items to place in your house that you find beautiful. So I am very excited that I had a chance to speak to the person behind the amazing company, Rae Dunn of Rae Dunn Clay. I think you will fall in love with her…
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Creative Budget-Friendly Party Planning Tips
Huge extravaganzas, blockbuster affaires, five-star entertaining…who has the energy or disposable income these days to plan over-the-top parties anymore? And, really, it’s just not necessary if what you care about is bringing friends and family together to celebrate or mark a special occasion. As someone who has done her fair share of events for work and pleasure, my most successful endeavors come from summoning up a little creative MOJO, some DIY spirit, and keeping it simple. Pick an Un-Themed Theme Rather than pick something standard or choose the latest, popular character theme, try to brainstorm a bit about the guests of honor and the people who will be attending. Think…
