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12/29/02 - Warming Up Your Bed for Winter
It may be Indian Summer now, but in a few weeks the snow will fly. Here are some tips and products that can keep you cozy at night.
12/26/02 - Holiday Storage Solutions
Helpful hints on storing it all away!
12/18/02 - Holiday Placesettings
Four pages of photos with tablesetting, placecard, centerpiece, and favor ideas.
12/16/02 - Quick and Easy Holiday Centerpieces
Several new photos and idea pages have been added to our popular Christmas Centerpieces photo gallery. See them all!
12/15/02 - Evergreen Centerpiece Tutorial
A step-by-step photo tutorial showing how to create your own fresh evergreen centerpiece. Includes variations to personalize it to your liking.
12/14/02 - Napkin Folding Tutorials
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.
12/12/02 - How to Polish Silver
Don't have a clue how to polish silver? Get some info here as well as links to sources where worn silver can be repaired or replated...
12/10/02 - Holiday Nosegays
Create a designer touch for your tree with these easy-to-make decorations.
12/8/02 - Christmas Decorating by Design
Decorating your home for the holidays follows the same design principles as selecting paint, furniture, or flooring. Get tips on using these principles in your holiday decor.
12/8/02 - Choosing Christmas Color Schemes
A color scheme can assist your holiday decorating. Find out more here!
12/6/02 - Christmas Decorating Accessories
Make decorating for Christmas easier and more convenient by using some of these products. Light timers, water trays, remote controls and more, can add efficiency to your holiday decorating.
12/6/02 - Top Holiday Lighting Products
Browse some of our favorite holiday lighting products for Christmas, including the new LED lights that use up to 95% less energy than traditional lights.
12/4/02 - Christmas Tree Skirts
Our best tips for choosing and using tree skirts!
12/2/02 - Top Picks for Christmas Tree Stands
See the lastest in sturdy stands.
12/1/02 - Top Picks for Christmas Trees
What's your favorite type of tree?
11/29/02 - Guide the the Perfect Tree
Everything you need to know about choosing, transporting, placing, and watering a beautiful Christmas tree.
11/26/02 - One Bowl Arrangements
How to use a bowl to make a variety of interesting, and easy, centerpieces for Thanksgiving or anytime.
11/24/02 - All Fall Centerpiece Projects
One handy page of links to projects and instructions...
11/20/02 - 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!
11/15/02 - Fall Tablesetting Inspirations
Photos and tips on some pretty fall tablesettings that use colors other than orange and yellow!
11/10/02 - 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.
11/5/02 - Thanksgiving
All of our Thanksgiving features listed on one page.
10/20/02 - What Do You Want To Do?
What do you want to decorate? Browse these pages with lots of helpful links and tips on cleaning, organizing, home decorating, and making things for your home.
10/10/02 - Halloween Project List
Halloween links, decorating ideas, and costumes.
10/01/02 - Fall Idea Pages
Our favorite fall decorating ideas, centerpiece projects, and more!
10/01/02 - 2002 Design House L.A.
See the best of California interior design!
09/28/02 - Showhouse Elegance in Washington DC
Enjoy our photos of the National Symphony Orchestra's Decorators' Show House in Washington DC with a peek into life on famed Embassy Row.
09/09/02 - Stylish Slipcovers
Need a quick and easy makeover? Slipcovers can accomplish a major miracle if your furniture is outdated, worn, or just plain boring. See photos and find some great online sources for slipcovers.
09/02/02 - Kitchen Island Style
Dream kitchens now have islands that are long, rectangular, triangular, rounded, French, contemporary, or country, with options galore. Take a look!
08/26/02 - Find a Fall Showhouse
Looking for some decorating inspiration? Try attending one of the fabulous fall designer showhouses on this list.
08/22/02 - Guide to Interior Paint Finishes
Are you confused about paint finishes? Use this brief guide to help you decide which finish might be best for your project.
08/19/02 - Fashionable Skirted Tables
Skirted tables can be added to nearly any room. They are inexpensive, versatile, and can function as a nightstand, an accent piece, or a side table. Find our more here and see some wonderful examples.
08/12/02 - Tropical Chic
Tropical chic is currently one of the most popular looks in home decorating. It includes comfort, warmth, and a touch of the exotic, using jungle themes, restful colors, and natural textural elements.
08/05/02 - Housewarming Gift Ideas
So your best friends just moved into a brand new house and you want to bring a gift. But what? Here are our favorite, and not so favorite, gift ideas for housewarmings.
07/29/02 - Window Treatment Hardware
See some options in window hardware, including cable systems, iron, colored metal, thin and thick rods, shelf units, and more. If you're in the market for window treatments you'll enjoy taking a look!
07/22/02 - Contemporary Style
Some people dislike contemporary style for looking stark and cold, others find it exciting, urban, and fresh. Explore the elements of this popular style.
07/15/02 - Top Ten List for Dorm Rooms
You can't take everything to a dorm room, but here are some things you might want to squeeze in to make your room terrific.
07/8/02 - Western Style
Western style fits perfectly into log homes, cabins, and any space that needs the feel of a rustic retreat. Find out the elements of this style and get tips on creating this look for your home.
07/1/02 - Easy Centerpieces for July 4th
Entertaining on July 4th? Then don't miss these easy centerpiece ideas. Start with a plant or simple arrangement and add a few flags and a bow. Easy, simple, terrific!
06/24/02 - Sparkling Ideas for Weddings
Here are some of our very favorite ideas for bouquets, themes, and receptions, plus information and tips on doing your own wedding flowers.
06/17/02 - Summertime Central
Summer is here and it's time for BBQs and home improvement projects! We've gathered decorating info and tips on this page full of great summertime ideas.
06/10/02 - Designer Interview: Lyn Peterson
Lyn Peterson, owner of Motif Designs fabric and wallpaper, has honed a wonderful sense of "childproof" style in her own home. Read more about her tricks of stand-up-to-it-all kid-proof decorating.
06/01/02 - Special for Father's Day!
Celebrate Father's Day with some fun ideas for gifts, table decorations, and more great stuff -- just for dad!
05/27/02 - Decorating Bookstore!
Browse a bookstore in your jammies! Find Top Pick book lists, then click through to mySimon.com where you can compare prices and shipping costs. Finally click on to get more book reviews, photos, and excerpts on retailer websites. We love this!
05/20/02 - Window Treatment Hardware
See some options in window hardware, including cable systems, iron, colored metal, thin and thick rods, shelf units, and more. If you're in the market for window treatments you'll enjoy taking a look!
05/13/02 - Painting Tips
Painting can be a chore. Make it easier with these tips and techniques to help get the job done faster.
05/9/02 - Decorating a Wedding
From making your own flowers to bridal teas and showers to decorating and gift ideas, these pages will give you some wedding inspiration!
05/6/02 - Interview with Author Katrin Cargill
Read an interview with author Katrin Cargill to learn more about her newest decorating book that offers advice for homeowners about window treatments.
05/1/02 - Mother's Day
Get some ideas for celebrating Mom's Day in style.
04/29/02 - Paris Style Elements
The Paris apartment style appeals to our sense of glamour and European style. Picture high-ceilinged rooms and a small wrought iron balcony overlooking the Seine... Intrigued? Click here to learn more about this decorating style.
04/22/02 - Older Home Furnishings
Looking for furnishings with a vintage look? Browse these online sources for furniture, rugs, light fixtures, and more, made especially to appeal to owners of older homes.
04/08/02 - Traditional Style
Traditional style interiors are comforting and classic. Learn more about this style and what elements to include in a traditional room.
04/1/02 - Decorator Showhouse Listings
Designer showhouses are in full swing for Spring! Find one near you with our regional listings.
03/25/02 - Storage Basics
Just what are some of the basic principles of storage? Learn more and get tips to help you put it all away neatly.
03/18/02 - Decorating with Books
Love books? As stacks of books threaten to overtake your home, display and storage solutions become a priority. Perhaps it's time to consider additional shelving, categorized display, or innovative display ideas.
03/04/02 - Tropical Chic
Tropical chic is one of the most popular looks in home decorating. It includes comfort, warmth, and a touch of the exotic, using jungle themes, restful colors, and natural textural elements.
02/25/02 - A Basic Tool Kit
Get organized for household projects by putting together a basic tool kit. Here's our list of the items to include.
02/20/02 - Think Spring!
Welcome in the hope of warmer weather with these links, projects, and ideas, especially for Spring.
02/15/02 - NEW! FAQs
Get answers to some common decorating questions on a dozen informational pages.
February - Valentine's Day Features
Quick tips with net links to set a beautiful romantic table for two. Or, browse gift ideas, view fun Valentine links and get more Valentine ideas.
02/03/02 - Ten Terrific Kitchen Accessories
Our list of great products to build into a new kitchen or to retrofit an older kitchen...
01/21/02 - Home Staging 101 for Sellers
If you are selling your home you may be interested in learning more about Home Staging. It is a technique to reduce clutter and rearrange furnishings to increase salability. Find out more here...
01/14/02 - Easy Lighting Projects Add Drama
Lighting is one of the best ways to add interest and drama to a room. Here are some easy lighting projects to bring more light into your life!
01/10/02 - Stylish Slipcovers
Need a quick and easy makeover? Slipcovers can accomplish a major miracle if your furniture is outdated, worn, or just plain boring. See photos and sources!
01/07/02 - Being Your Own Interior Decorator
Do you love decorating your own home? Bookmark one of our most popular pages of links and resources on home decor.
01/04/02 - Are You a Home Decorating Fanatic??
Take our just-for-fun quiz and give yourself a point for each statement that describes you...
01/01/02 - Color Trends for 2002
If you've ever been curious about who actually decides that "brown is the new black" or that yellow is the new neutral, you'll want to know about the CMG.
01/01/02 - Decorating Resolutions
Our five decorating wishes for the New Year...