Archive for Interior Design
Massage Room
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- Don’t you just feel like relaxing now…
Adding a Bedroom
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- Before 1
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- Before 2
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- Before 3
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- Ideas
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- Possiblities
The Office
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- Progress on Office
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- Leaving the galaxy
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- Re working the closet, too.
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- Inpiration of family artists
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- Painted Chairs
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- Moving In
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- Drop leaf tables are so versitale.
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- Niche shelves
What Cheer Flea Market
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Spring Cleaning
Posted by: | CommentsIt is starting to feel a bit like spring. When the snow clutter melts outside I get in the mood to make space inside. I have been reading and learning about downsizing, move management, and dispersing estates and I am starting to look at what I own from a different view point.
One fact I need to remember is, if I don’t make some decisions about things I own now I will certainly have to make that decision later. Putting off deciding on an objects value to me adds more to the “pile” in the spare room! It is the sentimental items that twist up my heart with emotion and cause me the most pain in making a decision.
One solution is to pass these items to another family member that would enjoy it in their own home. Another thought, is to take a picture of it and let it go to be donated or consigned. If you have many family pieces it is a good idea to write down the history of the piece. Often times younger generations may not know the history behind a certain table or chair. If family does not want or have the room for the item I encourage you to check with your local history museum. This gives you an avenue for enjoying the piece anytime you want to visit it and sharing it with the community.
Happy Spring Cleaning!
Trends in Interior Design 2009
Posted by: | CommentsAs 2009 arrives with an uncertain economy all of us are looking for tranquility, assurance, and peace from the crazy world outside our homes. Welcome yourself home with some inexpensive rituals such as listening to relaxing music and taking a moment or two to relax in your favorite chair with a warm cup of tea and mulling spices (see recipe). Soft blues and greens are relaxing colors, try painting a bedroom in these colors.
I love words! And I’m so glad they are “in” and easy to find these days. Nothing helps to cement my goals and dreams into reality like seeing a word to remind me of where I want to be. “Inspire” on a piece of jewelry; reminds me to encourage others by sharing my creativity. “Garden” in tin by the front door to reminds me to garden myself when I need to; by removing the “weeds” of unkind thoughts from my mind and focusing on beauty. “Laugh” on a garden stake in my flower pot, a gift from my Mom; reminds me to keep my sense of humor about life. I have quotes tucked all over my house to help me remember where I am headed and where I have been. This is a great way to personalize your decor.
Mulling Spice Blend
Posted by: | CommentsMulling Spice Blend
1 1/2 cups powdered orange drink mix
1/3 cup sugar
1 t. ground cinnamon
1/4 t. ground cloves
1/4 t. ground nutmeg
Mix all ingredients together and keep in a favorite air tight jar. For one serving place 2 tsp of mixture into mug. Add 1 cup boiling water and a tea bag; brew to taste and stir to blend. Try using 1 cup hot cider or cranberry juice for a fruity twist. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange slice. Relax and Enjoy!
