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• Decorating French Style with Louis XVI Chairs

  

  I have a great admiration for French home decorating styles. The French just have a way of blending the old with the new; they come out looking so beautiful... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Decorating Your Bedroom by Updating Your Linens

  

  One of the changes I’m planning to do in our home this spring is update our linens. I’m updating the look in both the master bedroom and a guest bedroom. It’s... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Celebrating Valentine’s Day

  

  I’ve been dreaming about how my husband and I can celebrate Valentine’s Day. Since Valentine’s Day is all about love, I thought, why not celebrate it in Paris,... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Statement Pieces in Your Home Decor

  

  Have you ever gone into someone’s home and admired a piece of furniture or an accessory that seems to be bold and daring? Such a furnishing is called a statemen... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Door Designs to Add Wow to Your Home!

  

  This year my husband and I have decided to make some renovations on our home. It’s been nearly 7 years since we did any major redecorating to it. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Quote of the Week

  

  :I suppose the most marked example of color as structure is in the Byzantine use of mosaic decoration that becomes architecture. The decoration of the... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Using Sunburst Mirrors in Your Home Decor

  

  When decorating a room or a space, one of the first accessories homeowners think of is a mirror. We all know that mirrors have the ability to make your space... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Flowers Add the Finish Touch to Your Home Decor

  

  If you look at pictures in any home decor magazine, website or television show, you’ll always see the interior designer has added flowers to the finished... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Thursday Inspirations ~ Social Media, Interior Design and Everything in Between.

  

  When I first began thinking about and developing HomeSpirations, I really had no idea how much work was actually involved in maintaining it. Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Decorating with Tufted Furniture

  

  Vintage is one design style that never seems to fade. It’s constantly revived to accommodate the current decorating trends of the season, using slightly modifie... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Decorating Trend Spotter~Home Decor and Jewelry Design

  

  Home décor elements may be thought of as art, whether they are wallpaper, furniture or accent pieces. There are lots of sources of inspiration for home décor... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Home Decorating Trends for 2013

  

  Just as fashion trends evolve year to year, so do trends in home decor. If you’re considering remodeling or building your own dream home and would like to... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Color of the Year by Benjamin Moore: Lemon Sorbet

  

  Recently Pantone introduced their color of the year to be Emerald Green, a jewel toned color. Now Benjamin Moore, a leading authority in household paints, has... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Decorating Downton Abbey Style & Prize Winners

  

  Last night was the Season 3 premiere for Downton Abbey and what a premiere it was! I loved the women’s dresses, especially Mary’s wedding dress. It was so... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• It’s Time to Organize the Home Front

  

  As the new year starts, most of us could afford to make a resolution to improve the organization of our house, reducing its clutter. Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Quote of the Week

  

  For a house to be successful, the objects in it must communicate with one another, respond and balance one another Andre... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• At Home Spa Design & Prize Giveaways

  

  It’s the New Year and many of us have made resolutions to improve our lifestyle during the year. To give yourself an extra incentive to make a change in your... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 2012 Year in Review

  

  The end of year is rapidly approaching–3 days to be precise. New Year’s resolutions will be made and some may actually be kept. Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

  

  , when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Celebrating Christmas Around the World

  

  We are approaching celebrations for Christmas Day, when we will enjoy festivities and family traditions (such as special meals and religious observances) that... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2012 HOME, SPIRITUALITY