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Knitting Accessories for the Home

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If you like to stay in touch with the European interior design trends there is a fairly new trend that is predicted to go big in 2012 and 2013 and that is home accessories crafted with knitting. Yes, you have heard me right—designers in England, Finland, and even Italy [...]

Decorating the Zen Way

We all hear the term, Zen design and many of you may still be wondering what that exactly entails. Well, zen is a Japanese word and it means a meditation state. If you look at a traditional Japanese home, they are peaceful places where you can sit and think, or meditate, enjoy the sun in [...]

Tangerine Tango Is The Color For 2012

In case you have not heard, the Pantone Color Institute has announced that the color of 2012 is a bright shade of orange called Tangerine Tango. It’s basically an orange-red color that is vivid and I like it because it is warm feeling that is safe for traditional and Europeanstyles while having just enough of [...]

4 Tips To Avoid A Holiday Decorating Disaster

We all know that the holiday season is the time of year when people cover their house in lights, dancing animals, villages, trains, and more. However sometimes people overdo it and their house is a collage of mismatched themes, confusing color schemes, and no sense of style. You can go all out for your holiday [...]

4 Ways To Use Holiday Ornaments

I think that holiday ornaments make some of the most beautiful decorations for the holiday season with their variety and sparkle. I especially enjoy looking at the ones that are in jewel tones with just a little bit of glitter. My favorite holiday ornaments are the ones that are made in Europe and I am [...]

A House of Candy

For something that is fun and different this year, consider turning your home into a house of candy that even Hansel and Gretal’s witch will be jealous of. Imagine people’s expressions when they walk into your home and are greeted by the sight of an enormous candy-filled interior. It is sure to bring a smile [...]