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12/31/00 - Decorating Resolutions for The New Year
What are your Decorating Resolutions? Here are five Ideas to help you get more from your decorating budget so you'll have a home full of furniture and accessories you love.
12/26/00 - Christmas Storage - Organizing Tips
Get organized this year with some handy tips for storing ornaments, wreaths, and holiday decorations.
Holiday! - ALL Christmas Holiday Ideas and Links
An index of all the HOLIDAY 2000 articles, ideas, and link pages. Use this to get the information you need -- fast!
11/27/00 - Holiday Living Room Makeover
See photos of one dramatic redo, using the furniture and accessories already in the home, and get some strategies for tackling your own living room makeover project.
11/23/00 - A Dozen Photo Tutorials on Napkin Folding
Even if you've never folded a napkin in your life, these Photo Tutorials on Napkin Folding will have you decorating your table in no time with beautifully folded cloth napkins at every place.
11/20/00 - 10 Fast and Easy Thanksgiving Centerpieces
Need something to decorate your Thanksgiving table? Try some of these ideas for easy table centerpieces you can put together fast!
11/16/00 - Inviting Ways for Guestrooms
Expecting houseguests for the holidays? Here are some tips to make their stay comfortable and memorable, along with some techniques to make their stay more fun for everyone.
11/12/00 - Thanksgiving Decorating Inspirations
Are you entertaining in November? See our newest seasonal centerpiece arrangements and photos of some beautiful fall tables. Get inspired, get ideas, get it here...
11/6/00 - Debbie Mumm Designs
Whimsical country characters drawn by Debbie Mumm are showing up on everything from giftwrap to holiday dishes. See examples and find out where to find these products online.
11/1/00 - Thanksgiving Calendar and Projects
A handy November Planning Calendar to print, plus beautiful (and easy!) fall decorating projects with photos and instructions. Spice up your home for the holidays!
10/23/00 - 10 Things You Can Do Now to Prepare for the Holidays
Are your holidays too busy? Plan ahead this year with 10 things to do right now to prepare. Get tips on timesaving ideas, things you can plan, do, and accomplish BEFORE the holiday rush. Don't be stressed out -- get organized!
10/16/00 - Halloween on the Net
A sweet and spooky look at Halloween on the Net. Resources for decorating, entertaining, costumes, parties, centerpieces, wreaths, and more! Don't miss this for some great seasonal fun!
10/09/00 - October Fall and Halloween Decor
About's Decorating site is full of information and fun projects for Fall. This page lists everything, with links to get you to ideas, photos, and instructions. Whether you need a costume for the kids, party ideas, or an elegant fall centerpiece, this is the place to start.
10/02/00 - Cabinet Hardware: Jewelry for your Home
Cabinet hardware is the finishing touch for cabinets, drawers, and furniture. See some of the websites where you can find cabinet knobs, pulls, and handles in a variety of styles, from traditional and contemporary, to whimsical and unusual.
9/25/00 - Remodeling: Get Organized with Online Advice
If you're thinking about remodeling your home these sites can help. Get advice on planning, tips on hiring contractors, checklists of considerations, design ideas, and more, from some great online sources.
9/18/00 - Plans Without Paper: Home Design Software
Find out more about the home software programs on the market today. See where to find reviews, and get some online sources to buy the package of your choice.
9/15/00 - A Fall Wreath for Your Door
It's Fall! Welcome the season with a beautiful autumn wreath. Get tips on making your own and see some sites where you can purchase wreaths and materials online.
9/11/00 - Wallies to the Rescue
Decorating is a snap with the new breed of prepasted wallpaper cutouts, borders, and murals. Get some color on boring white walls even if you live in a dorm or apartment, since these cutouts will remove easily when you move out.
9/4/00 - At Home With Shabby Chic
People once gossiped about neighbors with mismatched furniture. Not any more. Now there's Shabby Chic -- a wildly popular look in home decor. See what elements make up this style and see photos of rooms, fabrics, and accessories.
8/27/00 - "Who Wants to Be a...." Home Decor Quiz
Do you know a lot about home decor (or just wish you did?) Do you friends ask you for advice? Are you a student or a homeowner with an interest in decorating? Here's a quiz to test your knowledge! Alas, no prizes, but tons of fun!!
8/21/00 - Bed Sizes: When Size Matters
Confused about the difference between King and California King? Don't know how much longer an Extra Long is? Learn more about bed sizes and find out which one might be best for your room.
Newly Updated! - Themes for Childrens Rooms
Everybody loves bunnies, but if your heart is set on something "different" then don't miss three pages of fun (and affordable) ideas for children's theme rooms for both boys and girls. Care for stars, angels, butterfly, baseball, or jungle themes? Take a peek!
Special Page! All DORM ROOM 2000 Articles
One page to bookmark that lists all of the Dorm Resources on this site, including.
Themes for Dorm Decor
Dorm Room Decorating just got easier -- see how to make a list, choose a theme, and find the items you'll need to make your dorm room something great!Online Sources for Dorm Decor
Start with these terrific online sources for colorful ideas in bedding, storage products, and accessories for the perfect dorm room.Top 10 List of Dorm Comfort Items
Packing for college? See these 10 Items you may want to add to your list to help your small space feel like home.Help! What Do I Put on the Walls?
Get great tips and see examples of art prints to will bring interest to blank walls.
7/16/00 -
Stencil Style
When you want tile, but you don't want to pay for it, what can you do? Stencil it on! A whole wall of tile for tiny bucks. What's next--flowers, borders, quotations, scrolls, faux urns, mosaic waves? The possibilities are endless.
7/10/00 -
Rustic Furniture
One of the fastest ways to add a dose of interest to a home is to bring in some texture. Rustic furnishings do all of that and more, and they do it with charm and style.
7/03/00 -
The New Bathroom: Sophisticated, Soft, Elegant
Bathroom design is becoming more sophisticated, softer, and increasingly elegant. See some of the vast choices today in cabinets, lighting, tile, hardware, and even furniture for a more beautiful bath.
6/24/00 -
Patriotic Home Accessories: Red, White, and Blue for You!
If you love old fashioned country style you'll love these ideas and sources for patriotic accessories using the stars and stripes theme. Red, white, and blue is the color scheme of the day with these home decorating crafts and ideas that look great on July 4th, and all year long!
6/19/00 -
Mars, Venus, and Choosing Furniture
What do men want for their home? What do women want? See this helpful chart of men's vs. women's choices in Interior Decorating and you'll understand why you can't seem to agree on anything related to home decor. Then get some ideas to resolve the conflicts.
6/12/00 -
Online Ideas for Kitchen Islands
If "islands" means Hawaii to you, then you haven't been in a kitchen showroom lately. Dream kitchens now have islands that are long, rectangular, triangular, rounded, French, contemporary, or country, with options galore. Take a look!
6/5/00 -
Tea Time Tables
Planning a special tea party? These centerpiece and tablesetting ideas will help you create a wonderful event. Includes tea party invitations, menus, recipes, and more.
5/29/00 -
Designer China
Clothing designers and celebrities have recently been jumping their traditional career fence in order to design home furnishings and tableware. See how Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, and others are making a big spash in tabletop designs.
5/22/00 -
Fantastic Wall Projects
Tired of plain old wall paint? Here are some innovative projects to decorate your interior walls. Learn how to apply fabric to the wall with liquid fabric starch, use brown bags as wallpaper, stamp a quotation onto a wall, and much more!
5/15/00 -
Keeping Furniture Clean
Did your brother-in-law drop a greasy egg roll on the sofa? Find out how to cope with furniture stains and spills with these informative links.
5/08/00 -
The Appeal of White Lace
Do you love the bed and breakfast look? See how simple curtains can add a romantic touch to any room. These photos and sources will inspire romantics and traditionalists alike.
4/26/00 -
Decorating 101: Find Your Decorating Style
Don't know if you like country or traditional? Take these online quizzes to help you define your style so your home will be a reflection of you.
4/17/00 -
Turn Your Tables on to Spring
Use gorgeous Spring flowers to make centerpieces, arrangements, and decorate tablesettings for Easter and Spring entertaining. Inspiring photos!
4/10/00 -
Decorative Solutions Using Art
Artwork can do more that just dress up a wall. It can visually open up a space, add personality, color, and more. See several techniques for using art to solve common decorating dilemmas.
4/3/00 -
Designer Showhouses Kick Off Spring
The new Spring 2000 designer showhouses are opening soon! Browse listings by state.
3/27/00 -
Twelve Terrific Moving Tips
Moving? Here are some great ways to get organized for a household move.
3/13/00 -
Cleaning Faster and Better
The best Net sources for tips on cleaning your home like a pro in record time.
3/6/00 -
New! How-to Pages
Easy ways to clean, decorate, and organize your home. Step-by-step instructions, tips, and related articles.
2/28/00 -
Furniture and Accessories: A 20 Year Plan
How to accumulate furniture you love by making a plan and setting goals for your furnishings and decor.
2/21/00 -
Room Decor for an Adopted Child
Helpful ideas on preparing a room for a new child in the family, with tips from About's Adoption Guide, Sass Stanfield.
2/15/00 - Tips for Choosing Paint Color
Intimidated by the wall of paint chips at the home center? Here's what you need to know before you go!
2/9/00 - Setting the Mood for Valentine's
Quick tips to set a beautiful romantic table for two. Make a memory!
2/5/00 - Valentine Special
Have some fun this Valentine's! A list of sweet, romantic, and fun links on the Net to put some sparkle into February 14th.
1/30/00 - Luxury Rooms for Kids
Furniture and apparel for children is trending toward the luxurious. See what celeb moms might be buying for their little ones in this joint Decorating and Fashion article on the "Luxe" life for kids.
1/24/00 - Themes for Childrens Rooms
Everybody loves bunnies, but if your heart is set on something "different" then don't miss these fun (and affordable) ideas for children's theme rooms.
1/17/00 - Baby Rooms on a Budget
Welcoming a new baby soon, but don't want to spend a fortune furnishing a nursery? Here are tips for creating a nursery on a smaller budget.
1/10/00 - Savvy Shopping: Tips for Flea Market Shopping
Get the most from your decorating dollar by shopping alternative sources. Find out the best tips for shopping flea markets, antique shows, and country fairs.