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February is the perfect time to start planning your garden and if your looking for some great tips and ideas for your garden you may want to check out the internet for some advice. The only problem with that is there are so many places to choose from.

A site I have just found called DigDropDone.com this site has a ton of amazing bulbs for you to check out and learn about. The site even tells you where you can plant the bulbs and you can choose bulbs based on when you want them to flower.

Now, bulbs are not only for a garden. I live in an apartment and I use flowers and other plants, including bulbs, in my decorating. Plants not only add that touch, but adding plants to your home help cleans the air and plants have great mental health benefits too! If your not sure what bulbs to plant check out the Planting Guide

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One thing I love about this site is that they have three women that you can learn from. I relate more to Juliana who is stylish and fun. Though I have a horticulture certificate so I'm not new to gardening! Still style is something I am very into, both for home and self. Flowers are always a great way to decorate your home and they also make great gifts!

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· Fade-proof – Evergreen pieces of furniture can be found all around us. These furniture items do not fade easily irrespective of how many cleanings they undergo. They also look new and well kept in any surrounding whether domestic or commercial. Evergreen furniture is excellent for tight budgets where someone cannot keep changing their furniture every so often.

· Fashion-proof – unless someone has an unlimited budget, changing their furniture frequently is not a priority. Trendy furniture is both stylish and expensive and changes quite often. Sometimes it becomes impossible to keep up with all the new changes. Despite this, there are some timeless pieces of domestic and commercial furniture which can look elegant and fashionable in any setting.

· Age-proof – for those without the time, budget or energy to keep redecorating their homes, long lasting furniture is ideal for them. This furniture is sturdily built to last many years into the future and provide generations of children and grandchildren with excellent service and durability.

· Rigid-proof – good furniture is flexible for many needs around the home and commercial premises. For example many items of restaurant furniture can be used around the house with equal results as far as adding beauty and style to their surroundings. These adaptable pieces of furniture can also be effectively modified to suit their new settings quite easily.

· Damage-proof – for furniture to be really versatile, it should not easily be damaged. This is because; furniture is used to support all kinds of weights and activities from all members of the family. This means that, it must be resilient enough to withstand the rigors of use over long periods of time without showing lasting damage. This kind of furniture makes an excellent return on investment.

· Store –proof – furniture like domestic or restaurant chairs that can be stored easily are more preferable because they can be moved around much more easily than their more rigid counterparts. The pieces of furniture that can be stacked easily are easier to maintain because they can be used as and when they are required.

Betty James is an interior designer. She works with all clients to ensure that they get the domestic or commercial furniture of their dreams and budget. She ensures that any new changes are designed to create win-win outcomes.

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Get Rid of the Fear of Unexpected Visitors Once and For All

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As you can see I have a basic design to work with, but I think it needs something more.

I added this great olive swag I have above the artwork and I will be adding a shelve under the artwork to put candles and other things on, but the will with the mirror on it still has me stumped. I’m thinking maybe find some cute Valentines day garland or something. Even though I am not a Valentines day fan. My sister is so I’ll think of her while I decide I guess.

What do you think?

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My Decorating Dilemma

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I guess that our house is the one in the neighborhood that takes the cake when it comes to Christmas lights. We’ve always loved putting them up as part of our decorations. So I don’t’ think that we’re going to stop doing it any time soon either. I do like a little bit of variety every now and then so we do something different with them every few years. Most of the time we have to buy new strings of light anyway every few years because they rarely last for more than one or two years.

This year it was one of those years when we have to replace a lot of lights anyway, so I went online to see if I could find some tips or inspiration. While I was doing that I saw some info on Arkansas Sears Home Improvement. After I looked through it a little bit, I decided to use them to use them to replace our roof in a few months.

I did get some really great ideas about how to decorate with our lights this year.

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Lighting up our Neighborhood with our Christmas Decorations

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Designing the interior of a bedroom requires skill and patience. There are several things that have to be kept in mind to achieve the perfect look. Considerations vary depending on who the bedroom is being designed for. For kids, the interior designing is easy but not so for adults. Some principles for interior have been defined which have to be followed to the letter to achieve the perfect results. Here the top 5 principles when designing your bedroom interior.

Theme Defines the Room

Choosing a theme for your bedroom is important. The theme defines how each element of the interior decoration would fall into place. The theme is a blueprint for how the room is going to shape up and the ambience it will have. There are many themes available, some which have been around for centuries while some are relatively modern. Selecting a theme will make the interior designing easier because you will know the boundaries in which you have to work. You can be creative with regards to the theme you select.

Color is the King

Selecting the right color for your bedroom can be challenging. Every bedroom theme has a set of colors for you to choose from but sometimes people want something different. The color is important because the paint, decoration and furniture have to be according to the color. The traditional colors such as white, blue and red can be chosen. You can be a little flashy and go for aqua blue, brick red, sunflower yellow or any other variation. The options are pretty much endless when it comes to choosing colors for your bedroom.

Furniture Cannot Be Ignored

The furniture has to gel in with the room. Rather than filling up your room with furniture, you have to choose furniture according to your needs. If you are sleeping alone, you don’t need a king size bed. It is only going to take up space. The less furniture you have, the easier it will be for it to blend in with the color and theme of the room. Furniture has to be in sync with the theme you select.

Space Accentuates Ambience

A cluttered bedroom with lots of furniture does not give a good impression. Furniture has to be adequate but the room has to have some space left over. This might not be a problem for large bedrooms but small and medium sized bedrooms don’t have much space once the furniture has been put in. Space accentuates the ambience of the bedroom so keep this in mind.

Accessories to Add a Little Zing

After all the other elements have been taken care of, you can look at a few accessories to add a little zing to your room. From paintings, pictures and decoration pieces to fancy lights and rugs and carpets can all be included to enhance the feel of your bedroom. Accessories are secondary as compared to the other principles.

These are the top 5 principles you have to follow when designing your bedroom interior.

Chris is an experience interior designer specialising in french provincial decorating. He loves matching modern interiors with antique furniture. His favourite piece of furniture is an antique french provincial bed

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Top 5 Principles When Designing Your Bedroom Interior

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How do you decorate for the holidays? Do you decorate with red and green? Maybe you like blue and white, or you’re someone who likes lots of colors and shiny things. Whichever you choose you want a theme, something that will tie everything together and make it one cohesive design. The following are a few ideas to help you keep your interior design and holiday decorating stylish and uniform.

Snowmen

Winter doesn’t just mean Christmas, New Year’s, Hanukkah and other holidays. Winter brings snow and snowmen; these are great decorating tools and themes to use in your home that will last throughout winter. Using colors like white, blue, silver, and purple will create an effect that can last all season long. You can even create your own snowmen using holiday ornaments or foam balls from the grass store. Decorate these however you would like using colors that you choose.

Gingerbread

Gingerbread is another great theme to use during the holiday season. Gingerbread warms up the cool tones of winter and allows you to bring in the warm colors that make your home feel like a home. You don’t have to stick with baking gingerbread and decorating your house with food. You can find great gingerbread ceramics in stores and online, these will create the same effect and bring in the same warmth as making it yourself. You can of course get crafty and make your own gingerbread decor in your own oven.

A Desert Holiday

When you think about the holidays, most people don’t think about the desert. But, if you know the true Christmas story you know that Jesus was born in the desert. So why not use camels, sand, palm trees and other desert items to create your holiday theme. Adding holiday lights, some Christmas Holly, and a few other traditional items, could help tie the desert theme to your Christmas decor.

Bright Colors

For some people Christmas is all about fun and whimsy. Using bright colors like blue, orange and lime green is starting to be a huge trend. You can make this work by only picking a few colors and not using every color of the rainbow. If you’re not sure what would work together look at flowers and choose those colors that are on the same flower. Green by the way goes with everything!

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Decorating Themes for The Holidays

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I do this in various ways, some work while while others not so well. I’m a huge fan of catalog shopping for decorations, as many of you know I actually do catalog sales and home parties sales this is one of my jobs. While this gives me some interesting decoration ideas, everyone I know also wants to buy from my catalog so we tend to have the same items. Luckily I have found different ways to use these items along with items from stores to make something different and a lot more fun so that when my friends come to visit they don’t feel like they’re in their own home.

I love mixing and matching reusing items in you checking out yard sales drive sales and consignment shops for new ideas and items. Last month I showed you how to decorate for fall and Thanksgiving. I took many of these items and reuse them for my holiday decorating. I like items that can be changed out throughout the year easily as this makes decorating easier on you since it will take so much time to accomplish your goal. The example above is a vase that I have used in the summer, fall, and winter. The only thing that changes is what is in the vase. During the fall I had fall leaves and a candle. I changed those out to create a more Christmas like theme by adding decorative colorful ornaments and another candle with a holiday scent.

You of course may choose to add something else to a vase such as Evergreen, fake snow, snowmen, or any other type of winter or holiday related item. You can get ideas not only from the Internet, magazines, and craft shows but from your friends, family and neighbors. Had you already decorated for the holidays is so feel free to share your pictures and images by sending them to me and I will post them during the coming weeks.

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Decorate your Home for the Holidays: Christmas

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10 Items 10 Ways: Decorate for Thanksgiving

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I’m looking at either olive green or brown for my living room as those are the colors I have there. My love seat is an olive green while my recliner is brown so either color would work for a rug. I would really love to find one with both colors in it that I actually like. I’m still on a major hunt for that though!

Do you have rugs in your home? Do you think they help keep your home warm or do you just like them for the look they give?

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Know Yourself

You can take several different approaches to decorating a bedroom. However, what works for one person may not be the best idea for another. In order to match your bedroom decor with your needs, you should know what fits your personality. Does a muted colour scheme relax you, or are you refreshed by brighter shades? Do you appreciate natural elements or prefer shapes that have movement and energy? Before you make any permanent decisions, try out some possibilities, and see how they make you feel. 

Trendy or Timeless?

Each season, there are new trends in home decor. Different colour schemes come and go, and homeowners see similar elements and themes in home decor products. Look at the current trends to get inspiration. Keep in mind that using trendy elements in your bedroom can make it dated after a few years. If you want an edgy bedroom, use a neutral colour palette for your basics; pick blinds, draperies, paint and furniture that stand the test of time. This will make it easy to change smaller elements when the trend has passed. Also, if you don’t see anything that catches your eye when exploring the trends, feel free to pass them by for classic bedroom decor. 

Bedroom Budgets

If you are like most homeowners, you are probably working with a budget when decorating a bedroom. In order to make your money go as far as possible, you will want to invest in the decor items that give the most impact to your room.

•  Flooring –If you have hardwood floors, a throw rug is an inexpensive way to add colour and comfort.
• Bedding – Your bedding should be both comfortable and beautiful. If you are on a tight budget, choose a comforter and matching pillowcases over a full bedroom set.
• Window Coverings – Changing your window coverings is a quick way to change the feel of your room. Start with neutral blinds, and dress them up with drapes or curtains.
• Accessories – Adding accessories with personality is a great way to make your bedroom come alive. They are also easy to replace when you want a change of scenery.

A Note About Storage

Not every home has an abundance of space. If your bedroom is small, you might find that your personal belongings are taking over your sanctuary. Small bedrooms mean that organization is of the utmost importance. Don’t be afraid to add vertical storage where it makes sense. Both your closet and the wall space are good places to add storage.

A lot of thought goes into decorating a bedroom space. Keep an eye on the budget and basic design principles. Ultimately, whatever you choose should make you happy and comfortable, so follow your instincts.

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How to Decorate a Bedroom

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