Decorating Tips From Top Design Contestants We've finished the second season of Top Design, but there's still plenty of material to reflect on before we bid it adieu! Recently, PointClickHome assembled 11 decorating tips from the final three contestants. I've gathered together six of these tips
While some prefer the modern doorbell, others go for a more traditional door knocker, such as this Williams-Sonoma Lion Door Knocker ($195). What do you have at your home?
What to do with that fat stack of last year's Christmas cards you've got stashed in a drawer? Well, if they're photo cards, save 'em. But if you've collected some cards with holiday-themed graphics, Real Simple says repurpose them! Cut up that old stationery into festive shapes like stars, Christmas trees, and ornaments. Then, scribe each of your guests name on the paper, hole punch, and tie the place card to your napkin with a ribbon or some red yarn. I have a few of my own holiday card repurposing ideas for you, so read more
Ahhh year-end sales! Just when you've spent all of your money on holiday gifts, the world comes to you with bigger and better deals. How can you resist when the goodies are so fabulous? Cost Plus World Market is currently holding its year-end clearance sale, slashing prices on fab fab furniture, kitchen, and tabletop items in store and online. There's a lot to tempt you, like these wide-lipped Pear Shaped Vases ($17.48), but also plenty of smart basics to buy now if they're on your list. Here are a few things I wouldn't mind taking home from the sale:
Celebrating the new year doesn't mean that you have to start 2009 with an extra large bag of trash. There are some smart ways that you can decorate and prepare for your party that will keep garbage to a minimum. What better way to start off the new year than with a clean and green conscience?
This year, you all have submitted scores of beautiful photographs of your homes and decorating projects to our Su Casa group. Each has been inspiring and a wonderful reflection of your personal style. You all were particularly blown away with Su Casa member boop-oop-a-doop's swanky holiday party photos, showcasing the cocktail bar and a buffet she fashioned in her small apartment to keep people circulating and prevent traffic jams. See the Su Casa post and photos here.
Coveted Crib: The Crater Lake House When the owners of this New Zealand home asked architecture firm Pacific Environments to renovate it, the firm created a stunning, minimalist vision for the 40-year-old house.
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