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• Laundry Room Decorating Ideas and Prize Winner

  

  Hello everyone,Experiencing a hurricane is not the way I like to start my week! I’m not looking forward to all that rain and wind, not to mention the possibilit... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Painted Hardwood Floor Designs

  

  Hello everyone.I’m so glad it’s Friday and the weekend is about to start! But this weekend will be no ordinary one here in Maryland. Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Decorating Your Thanksgiving Day Table To Sparkle!

  

  Hello everyone,I know its hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is only 37 days away! So mark your calendars– it’s going to be here before you know it. If you’re... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Quote of the Week

  

  :Kitchens should be designed around what’s truly important–fun, food, and life.Chef/restaurateur Daniel Boulud Enjoy the rest of the Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Decorating with Jewel-Tone Colors

  

  Hello everyone,It’s another perfect fall day here, sunny and mild! I’ve been running errands, but at least I’ve been outdoors, enjoying the colorful array of... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Using Black and White in Your Home Decor

  

  Hello everyone, Another week has started. I hope you had a great fun-filled weekend. We were homebound, doing much-needed home projects and yard work. It’s... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Designing with Pinterest~Bright Red

  

  Hello everyone,Time for the weekend! I’m looking forward to having a quiet and relaxing one. Our plans are simple: to do some small home repairs and some... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Quote of the Week: Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz

  

  Design Quote of the Week Light is the magical ingredient that makes or breaks a space; it’s one of the most important elements in all my interiors Benjamin... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Ideas for Toddler Bedrooms

  

  Hello everyone,How’s the week been treating you? It’s been a quiet one so far for me–nothing too stressful, which is great.Today’s I’m going to discuss and... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• It’s All About Halloween Decorating

  

  Hello everyone,I hope you’ve all enjoyed your Columbus day weekend so far. My weekend has just been fabulous. I enjoyed a mini vacation in a beautiful resort... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• The Beauty of Garden Design

  

  Hello everyone,It’s a Holiday weekend! Yeah! I hope you have something fun and exciting planned. We’re going to the Eastern Shore of Maryland for the weekend. Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Quote of the Week

  

  Use wallpaper in unexpected places: on the ceiling, in a paneled room, in closets, hallways and small foyers. A great pattern or texture in small spaces can be ... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Decorating Your Windows

  

  Hello everyone, I hope you’ve been having a good week so far? Are you looking forward to the Columbus Day weekend? Do you have any big plans?  My husband,... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Fireplace Screen Designs and Guest Blogger

  

  Hello everyone,I hope you all had a fabulous weekend!Today on HomeSpirations, I am pleased to welcome a guest blogger, Jess Benner, from FireplaceNetwork.com. Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Fall Color Designs and Prize Winner!

  

  Hello everyone,I’m in beautiful Durham, NC for Christopher’s high school reunion and right now I”m enjoying a nice sunny day. Later today, we’re going to one... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Quote of the Week

  

  To be successful, a room must contain the element of contrast – in forms as well as in colors and textures. Michael Taylor Have a great Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Decorating a Fall Mantel

  

  Hello everyone,After writing about decorating with fall colors these past few weeks and looking at all those beautiful and inspiring images from other homes, I... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Living Room Design ~ Benches

  

  Hello everyone,I am in a “bench” frame of mind. All I can think about is getting a bench in our living room. Not a sofa, a bench! We have an area in our house... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Fall Color ~ Neutral Color Designs

  

  Hello everyone, Today is such a beautiful day! It’s calling my name to go outside and enjoy it. I have no particular plans for the weekend so far. We’re in the... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Quote of the Week

  

  Beige is atmosphere. It’s bisque, it’s ivory, it’s cream, it’s stone, it’s toast, it’s cappuccino. It’s, well, it’s magic.Albert Hadley I hope you’re having a... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN