Quick & Easy Tips

Get Your Hooks On Some Paint Cans

November 2, 2011 Accessories

Brian Jewett came up with a really clever ‘Use What You Have’ idea. He created coat hooks made from wall-mounted paint cans! He calls them, “High-Functioning Coat Hooks.” The benefits of his design: 1. They provide storage and can be grouped together to create a wall “rack” effect. (Several small cans can be used to [...]

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The Most Common Decorating Mistakes: A Helpful List

October 21, 2011 Accessories

I love lists. I make a list every night before going to bed so I can sleep better. It really helps. The List Producer blog has posted my 10 Most Common Decorating Mistakes, in case you need a reminder and want to fix up your home in hours, without spending any money. Check it out: [...]

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Coffee Tables And Table Lamps: Dreams-Come-True

October 10, 2011 Accessories

Wishes do come true… if you wait five years. For some reason it seems to take that long when it comes to home furnishings. Fifteen years ago I remember thinking, “Gee, why aren’t there more stylish and durable coffee tables on the market?” At the time, the choice was limited to delicate glass-topped and wooden [...]

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Storage Solutions: How To Drum Up More Space

September 26, 2011 Accessories

I just returned from a redecorating consultation and it occurred to me that you might be interested in the Rush Ottomans I recommended to my client as one of the storage solutions for her family room. One can never be too thin, too rich or have too much storage. Correct? There are actually lots of [...]

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