Home Decor and Design

How to: DIY Decorating

August 25th, 2010 at 11:28am Under Home Decor and Design

When I moved home after college, my bedroom was a nightmare. The walls were painted in neon colors thanks to my outlandish teenage whims, and I still had a painting hanging up from when I was a baby (it involves teddy bears and balloons…). The blinds clashed with the paint (well, pretty much everything clashed [...]

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By Karisa

Home Decor Tuesday: Clocks

August 24th, 2010 at 06:10pm Under Home Decor and Design

I’ve noticed that I’m in need of a few new clocks. Though there are some people that think I have plenty of EVERYTHING, I have gotten out of the habit of wearing a watch and find that there are several rooms in our house that I realize I’m looking for a clock here and there [...]

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Home Decor Tuesday: Decorate your home office

August 17th, 2010 at 08:10pm Under Home Decor and Design

I recently moved into a new place. My first decorating focus, strangely enough, has been my home office, which has some large, freshly painted, blank walls right now. I was cruising the FaveCrafts site for some wall decor ideas and came across this Bright Green Leaf Wall Art from Styrofoam and am intrigued. I love [...]

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New Pattern Monday: Homemade Home Dec Extravaganza!

August 2nd, 2010 at 05:00am Under Home Decor and Design

What good is a craft if you can’t use it for something? Wearable crafts stand in for boring store-bought fashion, crocheted afghans keep you warm in front of the tube, and homemade cards can be given to friends on special occasions.
Similarly, crafts that double as home decor can personalize your home on the cheap. On [...]

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How to: Use a Die Cut Machine

July 28th, 2010 at 07:00am Under Cards+ Home Decor and Design+ Wearable Craft

Die cut machines can lead to many great projects, and the best thing is, they’re really easy to use.  Recently my maid of honor used her die cut machine  to make adorable bird-themed cards for my bridal shower (thank you again, Kristin!)  It took her a while to assemble them (sorry again), but everyone who [...]

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Home Decor: Outdoor Spaces

July 20th, 2010 at 04:03pm Under Home Decor and Design+ Painting

The creation and decorating of outdoor living spaces has become a very hot trend in the last few years — it’s not just sandwiches at the picnic table or a grill and some lawn chairs on the deck anymore. Fully functioning kitchen spaces are being set up on room-size patios, complete with curtains, couches, and [...]

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Dismissing Your Crafting Compliments

July 19th, 2010 at 09:41am Under Crochet+ DIY+ Home Decor and Design+ Jewelry Making+ Knitting+ Tutorials

Are you the type of person who will receive a compliment for your work and you easily dismiss your project as being amateurish or easy to do? I would be broke if I had to give a dime for every time I receive a compliment and I just dismiss the compliment without accepting the praise [...]

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Home Decor: Living room redo inspiration and projects

July 13th, 2010 at 04:30pm Under DIY+ Home Decor and Design

I’ve been thinking about how to decorate the living room. I did a little blogsurfing and found a few creative, inspiring, and amazing redo’s. I’m a DIY girl, so I love the living room redo’s where there are homemade projects. Two of my favorites are The Homesteading Apartment’s Makeover Monday and  and Southern Comfort’s Living [...]

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Home Decor Tuesday: Making your Bedroom yours Again!

June 29th, 2010 at 08:50am Under Home Decor and Design

There is nothing like the comfort of coming into your bedroom, falling onto your bed, and relishing the fact that you are back home!  Making your bedroom 100% yours will make you feel more relaxed and at home there than ever.  How can you do this?  Well by crafting some great, personal items to decorate [...]

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Home Decor Tuesday: Decorate in Style

June 22nd, 2010 at 10:14am Under Home Decor and Design

Decorating your home is always a fun thing to do as it’s your time to show your personality and style. You can decorate in sleek and chic or modern and down to earth. Whatever you choose we have just the perfect home decor for you. Here is a great list of home decorating ideas you [...]

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