Exploding the Myth
Typically, decorating advice focuses on the all-encompassing goal of making the space look bigger. Unfortunately, with this line of thinking, the focus is in the wrong place.
If your main goal is to create a larger living space, it’ would be much easier to just go out and buy futons for beds, and throw pillows for sitting on the floor, and you’re done with decorating!
Black has an amazing power to solidify any color scheme, pull together wayward, mismatched pieces of furniture, and give your home a touch of true Hollywood glamour. Check out these top 10 tips for using black in your décor.
Outdoor Decorating and Entertaining
Now that Summer’s here and in full swing, do you have a patio, deck or other outdoor area that you’d like to decorate and enjoy with family, friends and guests? Why not turn your plain porch into a paradise? Take a look at a few points on how to enhance your outdoor living and entertaining -
What makes a home look decorator quality? Is it the right shades? The perfect fabric on your sofa? The right flooring? It doesn’t matter. What? Did she really say that? Actually, there’s one principle that’s fundamental to ALL decorator quality homes. I’ve even written a book about it. (7 Fundamental Principles of Interior Design – …
Upgrade Your Drapery Hardware! Like most everyone, I go online to look for new ideas that I can use to make my life and business better. Last week I was poking around on the internet looking for ideas about upgrading drapery hardware. And, frankly I was appalled at what I saw. Large name-brand stores and …
I thought this was a great alternative to finding and hanging a wreath (found at Country Living). Very easy for those of us with no time to make wreaths, but still want color at the door! Take a look at some other wreaths I found (on Martha Stewart Living). Subscribe to our blog at www.TheShadeyLadies.com