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7 Tips for a Pet-Friendly Home
My entire life, minus my college years, has been spent sharing a home with at least one pet. Over the years I have discovered that some fabrics and home decor work better than others when you have furry critters. Here are some tips given by pet expert Julia Szabo and Chicago interior designer Nan Ruvel, who designs pet-friendly interiors for clients. “The key is choosing the right materials and accommodating your animals’ needs,” says author of Animal House Style: Designing a Home to Share With Your Pets Julia Szabo, who shares her home with a dozen rescued dogs and cats. Julie says an animal-friendly house is more comfortable for humans too.…
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7 Entryway Design Tips and Ideas
1). Landing Spot. This could be a console table, bench or a Japanese Tansu or even dress of drawers. Figure out how much space you have in this area and go from there. 2). Storage. We store our dog’s lease, keys and knick knacks in a felt IKEA basket I found a few months back. At the time I wasn’t sure what I was going to use it for but I love the contrast with the Japanese Tansu. Think about what you plan to use it for and buy the size you need. IKEA has a ton of containers on the cheap! 3). Seating. I found this cute felt…
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Creating the Perfect Gallery Wall
Have you been wanting to create a gallery wall in your home but not sure where to start? That was my dilemma for oh, probably three years now, so I figured it was time to commit! Commit to trying out some fresh ideas but with some guidance. When Canvas Factory contacted me about collaborating I jumped at the chance as I love the look of photographs on canvas. Canvas prints are created when an image is printed onto canvas and then stretched or gallery wrapped onto a wooden frame ready for display or hanging. To create a canvas print just upload your photo or image, choose the size and…
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Dwell :: Make your home feel like Spring!
Make your home feel like Spring! Spring is in the air and it’s time to refresh your home. Open your windows, and let the sun and fresh air in. Light a candle! Clean your closets, reorganise your drawers, sort, de-clutter, use pretty boxes and baskets Add touches of green here and there: with paint, wallpaper, tiles or a pretty piece of furniture – It is time to fall for the rattan trend Flowers, plants or fruits: the easiest and prettiest way to decorate your house! Buy new linens, change your pillows. Choose them in linen and in sunny colors Source: CC interior design …
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Dwell :: Decorating with Flowers
Last month I picked up Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring’s book “Decorate with Flowers” at our local Marshalls. You all know how much I love that place right?! I find the best finds – from dresses to home goods and this book has inspired me in so many ways! I just love having flowers around the house and it just doesn’t look finished unless I have at least one display of flowers on either the kitchen table or counter-top. But don’t worry, these ideas they offer don’t need to cost you an arm and a leg! You can find inexpensive flowers at your grocery story, wholesale florist (I…
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5 Tips to Create a Boho Chic Style for Your Home
5 tips to create a Boho Chic Style for your home Have you always wanted to create this luxurious and stylish, yet cool and looking effortlessly chic decor? Here are my 5 tips to achieve your very own Bohemian Chic décor and live the Ibiza lifestyle: 1. Mix and Match colors, textures and prints. More is best. 2. Dress up one of your wall with a pretty collection of mirrors, frames or hats?! 3. Cover your floors! Cushions, poufs, rugs, end tables… Anything works 4. Add lots of green in pretty planters 5. Showcase your travel souvenirs – vases, masks, exotic objects… even they come from the…
