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• Outdoor Decorating With Illuminated Furniture

  

  The weather outside is just delightful. This is the time of year when we love to be outside enjoying the warmth and beautiful scenery. Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• My First Week In Japan

  

  My husband and I have just spent one delightful week in Tsukuba, Japan, but our stay is coming to an end. We leave tomorrow for Tokyo. Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Guest Blogger: Design Tips For Decorating Your Mantel

  

  Hello fellow bloggers! Today I’d like to introduce Sharon Hines, who is today’s guest blogger. I love Sharon’s blog, mrshinesclass, for its budget-friendly,... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• What’s New In Tile Design

  

  Tiles! Tiles! It’s amazing to see how far tiles have come. They are no longer in just one color or design. Tiles have become a fashion statement and can be... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Upcycling Design: Mirrors Framed with Reclaimed Wood

  

  Have you heard of the word “upcycling” with regards to interior design? This word,which started to gain popularity in the mid-90s, means repurposing or reusing... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Let’s Talk Dark-Colored Hardwood Floors Designs

  

  Whether you’re building or renovating a home, one of the first important decisions you’ll make is the kind of floor material to use. Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Chinoiserie: A Design Statement in Your Home

  

  Have you ever heard of Chinoiserie? There are many ways to define it, but the simplest definition is “home decor that has been inspired by Chinese designs”.... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Decorating the Kitchen for Spring and Prize Winners

  

  With hopes that spring weather will soon be upon us, let’s think about giving our homes a brighter and more colorful design for the season! One place that... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Welcome to Spring! Which Prize Would You Choose?

  

  Here at HomeSpirations the countdown to spring is on–2 days left! You have no idea just how excited I am. I look out at my garden every day and little by... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Trending in Home Decor: Layered Rugs

  

  Layering rugs in your home is as natural as layering your clothes. Browse through any home decorating magazine and you’ll see this trend in many of the homes... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Painting Your Ceiling and Trims~A Great Design Idea!

  

  With the spring season starting in 8 days, many of us are thinking about updating our home decor to welcome in the beautiful colors of spring. Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• What Fun I Had on My Day off from Blogging!

  

  Thursday was my day off. It was my day to rediscover the outside world! No working on blog posts or interacting with social media outlets. I almost never do tha... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Quote of the Week

  

  Design Quote of the WeekDesign is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular purposeCharles EamesVia:Via:Via:Via:Via:Via: Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Designing A Conversation Area

  

  Conversation areas in a home are those places where people tend to gather together to chat. Because they get so much traffic, they are some of the most importan... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Spring Decorating Ideas for Entryways

  

  Now that the warm weather is approaching, my garden will be soon be awash with color from the blossoming of the bulbs we planted last fall. This is the time of... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Be Bold and Daring: Decorate with Black and White

  

  I did a blog post back in October 2012 on incorporating a black and white color palette in your home. I felt compelled to do a part 2, because lately, I’ve... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Quote of the Week

  

  It’s all about the mix. Don’t try to force a room together at once. Decorate in layers.Bailey Pete McCarthy Via: Source: gildandgrace.blogspot. Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Spring Is Almost Here! I’m So Ready To Redecorate!

  

  Last week my garden teased me with its first flower of the year: a crocus blossom. I was so happy to see that first sign of spring: a burst of yellow color in a... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Improving Your Landscape Design with Solar Lights That Pop Up!

  

  With the cold weather we experienced this past weekend, it’s hard to believe that spring officially starts about one month from now. Yes, you heard me... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Quote of the Week

  

  Life is art, live yours in colorAnonymous Via: Via: Via:     Via: Simone Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN