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    Decorating Tip When Using Large Baskets

    If you like the look of large baskets in your decor, but are not sure how to make items look full inside, then I have a quick tip for you. One that will make your decorating efforts using large baskets look decorating magazine worthy. A few weeks ago, after I posted how I used a […] More

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    Outdoor Deck Step Lighting Trick

    Inexpensive outdoor solar stake light hack for adding light to deck steps or all around the outside of a deck. No electrical skills needed. I can’t take credit for this clever outdoor deck lighting idea. It was in place when we bought the lake house. Outdoor Deck Lighting Trick: supplies needed: To light up the […] More

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    Easy DIY Decorating Ideas Using Ribbon

    How to Ideas to Decorate Every Room In Your Home Using Ribbon When decorating your home, sometimes you don’t need to buy new items. All you need to do is embellish a piece of existing furnishings with ribbon to give it a new look. Decorating with ribbon is not only fast, easy and affordable – […] More

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    I Thought I Could… and I Did It!

    You may not be interested in making a pillow cover, but let this post inspire you to try something you are thinking about making or doing, but are not quite sure will work. If you can think it… you can find a way to make it happen. I did and so can you. The beautiful […] More

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    Try This: 20 Minute Decorating Idea

    Trays are a decorating staple and offer a lot more than simply a way to carry something. What makes trays of all shapes and sizes a versatile decorating accessory is that they are a fast and affordable way to add style to any room in a variety of ways. Read on and learn a few […] More

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    How to Make Simple Slipcovers for Dining Room Chairs

    How to make simple slipcovers for dining room chairs using inexpensive neutral fabric with an easy to follow step-by-step photo tutorial. Way back in 1994 I made simple slipcovers for a friend’s dining room chairs.  (They are in the upper right in the photo below.) They became a project in my book Instant Decorating.  Since […] More

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    Big Changes In My Living Room

    How I added the look of reclaimed barnwood wall paneling in my living room without spending hundred’s of dollars. Over the weekend, Ed helped me make a big change in the living room. I have been letting the room evolve over the 4 years we have lived in the house, but have never been truly […] More