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Clip-Up Card Chandelier

I saw this today on DIY Life and just loved it. Fantastic idea for cards you get throughout the year or for those you have stored away in a box. Time to get them out.
I’ve include 2 ways how you can make one since it’s no available from Pottery Barn. I’m not a crafter but I’m going [...] [...]

How Colors Come About – The Color Marketing Group

CMG’s “Color Marketing Group” Forecasts are color “Directions,” not directives. The colors selected for CMG’s Forecasts show the course that colors are likely to take. Each Forecast is an invaluable tool that members use and interpret for their specific industries and products.
CMG’s Directions® Forecasts are colors that have not yet been applied to a particular [...] [...]

Movable Murals by Murals Your Way

Thought I’d let you know about a great new product from Murals Your Way. No long term committment to a mural. You can use any of their images or upload your own. I’ve ordered from them many times and have always been very happy with the product and result. Below is one that I used [...] [...]

Create lighting plan that meets needs, accents features

DEAR GAIL: For years we’ve only used the light from our ceiling fan in our family room and know it’s not been enough. We’re redecorating and want to do it right. What type of lighting do we need and how much? Thanks. — Ann and Bill
DEAR ANN and BILL: You’re right; light from a ceiling [...] [...]

Latest in Couches – Corner Couch Bed

Furnishing a home is probably the most difficult job you have when you move into a new flat or apartment. In cities today, the flat or apartment you get is not big enough to accommodate every furniture piece you have. Even if you don’t have much furniture, the shape and size of the rooms in [...] [...]

Advent Calendars

When I was a kid we always had an Advent Calendar. My Brothers and I took turns each day opening a new window and together opened the 25th. It still brings back fun memories. Today there are all different kinds. Here’s a few that I found.
Happy Holidays!
Gail
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Las Vegas Design Center Fall Sale

For anyone living in the Las Vegas area, The Las Vegas Design Center will be having their Fall Sale from November 9th – 13th. The Design Center is located within the World Market Center on Charleston Blvd & Grand Central Parkway, the renowned trade marketplace for the home furnishings and design industry. Below [...] [...]

Small changes create festive atmosphere for holidays

Here we are again, the holiday season. I say it every year, so why not again, “Where did this year go?” I am so over the summer heat, as I know all of you are too, but I’m sure as heck not ready for the holidays. I don’t know why I’m feeling that it snuck [...] [...]

Paint – Boldly Go Into New World; Banish White Walls

DEAR GAIL: I’m tired of my white walls and ready to take the plunge and add some color in my house. This is a big step for me so I’d like to do it in small doses. Where can I be adventurous with paint and not scare myself? — Laurie-Ann S.
DEAR LAURIE-ANN: I’m glad that [...] [...]

Color My Wheel – Good Morning Monday

I absolutely love color. Guess I better since I’m a designer. So I thought I’d share a couple interesting color wheels I’ve found to brighten your Monday Morning.

Photo: Michael Blann, Getty Images

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