Happiness is Blue
Blues and greens are relaxing, peaceful colors. They remind people of the sky and the great outdoors. Scientific studies have shown that these colors do indeed make us feel more mellow and rested. Lovely blues make any room a peaceful…
Sweet Window Seats
Everyone loves window seats. Who can resist the charm of a window seat? Window seats make relaxing nooks in which to cozy up with a good book, share a secret with friend, or just watch the world go by. If…
Roman Shades are Easy to Make
Roman shades are a convenient, stylish option for window treatments. They are perfect for any room of the house and can be easily made. Roman shades hang snugly against the window glass, providing excellent privacy when they are made with…
Home decor: cozy winter decorating ideas
We all knew winter would arrive sooner or later. And while the unseasonally warm temperatures at the beginning of winter were a nice surprise, it is now here in full force. Time to curl up by the fire, spend some…
A window on the world or how to decorate a window seat
A window seat is often just a small area placed in front of a window that is wide enough to sit on or, if you are really lucky, fully recline. They are often carved out of an area on a…
Fabric: 5 great uses for gingham
Gingham: defined as a cotton cloth which has a pattern of colored squares on a white background. This pretty much says it all. Gingham can be found in just about every color of the rainbow and the size of the squares…
Home decor: Color of the month–White
While some experts may point out that white is not really a color, we all think of it as one of the most important colors we use when decorating our homes. What with all the weddings, graduations and easy summer…
Fabric: Fun fabrics with a retro feel
Just as certain smells can transport you back in time, certain fabrics can do the same. If the smell of freshly baked cookies reminds you of your grandmother’s kitchen then you must surely remember her oilcloth covered kitchen chairs. If…
Home Decor: Summertime and the Livin’ is Easy
Happy Memorial Day! I hope it finds all of you relaxing and looking forward to all the good times summer has to offer–barbecues, picnics, long bike rides, lazy days on the porch, swimming and warm summer breezes that allow your window…
Fabric: Exotic and Versatile Netting
Summer is not over yet so turn your dreams of an exotic vacation destination into reality with netting. There are so many ways to use this unique fabric in your home decorating. Create a canopy over your bed allowing the netting…