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Nooks & Crannies
Design is in the details!
Once the color scheme is figured out and some of your major pieces are in place, you can really have some fun coming up with displays of your collections, family photos, hobbies or seasonal decorations.
Share yours in the discussion group and you may see it on the front page!
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. Enchanting Tablescape
Create an enchanting scene with things you probably already have on hand. Begin with colored Christmas lights under light diffusing fabric, add some tealights (perhaps with a gingerbread scent)and tapers. Drape a little shimmery fabric or ribbon at the base and you have a table worthy of royalty. And doesn't your family deserve that?
mamamusings . . . keep reading
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Living Green
Keep summer going any time of year with a simple yet elegant row of jade plants on your table or mantle. You could dress these up for fall with some brightly colored leaves around the base of the pots, or ring in the holidays with some silver bells or your favorite ornaments. jm3 . . . keep reading
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. Not Just for Books
Bookcases aren't just for books anymore. Spice up your bookcase and make it interesting with strategically placed knick knacks, photos, and even mirrors. Mirrors are a great choice especially when the bookcase is in front of a window.
Rena Bullard . . . keep reading
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. Un-Folded Napkin
This fresh take on setting the table couldn't be easier. Lay the napkin out flat, then pick it up by pinching it in the center. Grab the body of the napkin with your other hand and put it - point side down - in a goblet. Voilá! Even a paper napkin looks dressy. FreePhotosBank
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Breathing Space
Spring is the perfect time to pay attention to your outdoor living areas. A hand painted chair and vintage garden implement make a crisp, clean tableau, as well as a place to take a breather. . . . keep reading
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. Time to Display Your Collection
So what if your collection doesn't fill a room...or a wall...or even a shelf? If it is special to you, put it out where you can see it and enjoy it. If it reminds you of someone you love, or a special time in your life, so much the better. . . . keep reading
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. Flower Arrangment Updated
21st Century floral arranging is all about clear glass cylinders. If you are really up-to-the-minute you will add some interest in the vase with some clear or colored crystals.
Proportions still matter. Old school says 1/3 vase to 2/3 flowers. This modern arrangement turns that upside down with 2/3 vase to 1/3 flowers. . . . keep reading
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. Easter Memories
A vintage, hand painted Easter bunny dish on an heirloom tablecloth looks right at home holding these new-fangled treats, including a yellow bunny (white chocolate)strawberry malted milk eggs and edible grass from Germany. . . . keep reading
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. Light and Quiet
Vintage mirrors double the light and the peaceful view from this corner window. What might have been an awkwardly placed window has become a lovely feature of this living room. . . . keep reading
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. Promises, Promises
Can't afford the artwork you long for?
Putting up a graphic display of empty frames is a fun, inexpensive, temporary solution. It's also a reminder to keep your promises to yourself. "I Promise to fill my house with beauty;
to make it look like "home" to me and my loved ones." MadeByGirl . . . keep reading
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. Desk Scape
You know you have items you'll need to use on a frequent basis. Why not keep them in plain sight? Add a plant, interesting bookends, maybe a favorite book just to make you feel good, and you have a Desk Scape! Aren't you clever? . . . keep reading
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. Looking Up
Exotic and Ethereal Effects...
paper parasols hung below the light
and against a dark ceiling. . . . keep reading
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Simplicity
One or two blooms floating in a simple bowl - an oasis of calm - reminds us that a beautiful floral arrangement doesn't have to be huge, expensive or difficult to arrange. . . . keep reading
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