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Ideas for home decorating – resort, holistic style?

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 11:16:15 +0000

Hey everyone..

I just bought my first home and now want to decorate it.

My house has a gorgeous outdoor entertaining area with a Koi pond and a Buddha waterfall flowing into it, I also have shade sails everywhere and bamboo fencing,

I love the tranquil feeling of the backyard and would like to decorate the rest of the house to reflect a "holistic, relaxing, resort" type feel.

I can see what I like in my head but when I try to translate it with furnuture etc.. somehow It all goes/looks wrong. I’m really struggling to complete the feel.

If anyone can help with images or links to good sites It would be so much appreciated

Thanks guys

just an idea

http://www.housedesignidea.com/architectural-design-of-mandarin-oriental-riviera-maya-resort-mexico-by-gilberto-borja/

http://www.scottdunn.com/accommodation/four-seasons-kuda-huraa-maldives.html

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Does anyone have any more name ideas for my home cake decorating business?

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:03:59 +0000

I bake and design wedding cakes and any other occasion cakes.

Cake-up Artist
Sweet Dreams
Let Them Eat Cake
Takes The Cake
Sweet Designs
Crafty Cakes
Piece Of Cake
Frosted
Delightful Cake Decor
Tiers To You
Cake Walk
Cherry On Top
Delectable Designs
Icing Art
Frosted Memories

Hope these help.

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any ideas for decorating a wall?

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:46:04 +0000

i rent my home and i have this wall in my kitchen that is pretty rotten. i dont know if its just water damage or ant or termite. but i do not want to get into tearing it out and replacing it just to get in way over our heads. the landlord dont care. this house to him is out of site -out of mind. anyway, i saw this new show, or new to me, about these people who go get junk and make really cool home remodeling out if it. i have been thinking about having my mom paint a tin of a barn roof or what ever you use it for and placing it over the entire wall to hide the nasty looking wall, but then figured if it got wet, it would just rust. but then i had a couple other ideas. but not sure what would work with that wall getting wet.. like putting that putty up for texturing your wall how you want it but something that would level the wall and put up a mock how people build mock windows or i thought about mock cabinet fronts. is making sense? i dont want to do anything and it slide off due to water, i know i can nail things into the studs, but i am not a decorator. but i do know there is a way to make it look nice with out it looking like it was redneck engineered. any help out there?
the wall is warpped and has a hole i it towards the baseboards. we used those kind of stickers in my daughters room and it looks great but it wont work for the kitchen.
the wall is warpped and has a hole i it towards the baseboards. we used those kind of stickers in my daughters room and it looks great but it wont work for the kitchen.

Make sure you scrub it down before any cover. If the wall is damp, treat it with a mold killer (cheap disinfectant will usually do) as you don’t want to get sick.

I’d just paper it in cut up ads and then seal it with a clear coat for cleaning.

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Create Oriental Designs With Japanese Decorating

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:19:23 +0000

When it comes to decorating the home, oriental designs have become extremely popular over the past few years. Japanese decorating has taken the world by storm and now everything seems to be about peace and simplicity as well as natural and beautiful designs. So just what are oriental designs and just how can you use them within your home?

Using Oriental Designs to Decorate the Home

Oriental designs can include a number of things from paintings to rugs and gardens to tattoos. They have basically taken over everything and it is certainly no surprise!

Generally oriental designs are a lot more artistic than any other design and they are created with plenty of color and life. They make any house seem more like a home and they truly are beautiful to look at. Whether you choose to use a simple oriental rug, or whether you choose to go all out and decorate all of your walls, oriental designs can be used in a variety of ways.

There are a few different varieties of oriental designs and some are simple Japanese or Chinese letters of the alphabet. There is something about using a language which looks intriguing, that makes people’s homes inviting and peaceful. Each Chinese or Japanese word used in oriental designs usually means something significant such as ‘peace’ or ‘love’. The ideas behind the design are generally what encourage people to use them in their homes.

When you are out searching for an oriental design, ensure that you shop in the right places. There are quite a lot of shops claiming to sell authentic oriental designs, yet they turn out to be completely fake. So, if you are looking for something authentic it may be better to do your research first and ensure that the designs are truly what they say they are.

As well as main decorating such as on walls and on the floor, oriental designs can also add to the smallest of touches. Cushion covers, sofa throws and even dishes can be turned into oriental creations. It really depends on just how oriental you want to take your home. Do you just want to add a few little touches or do you want to go all out and decorate the whole house in an oriental theme? Whatever you want it is achievable and you can find design ideas on the internet and in local craft stores.

A.Caxton
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/create-oriental-designs-with-japanese-decorating-89303.html

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Unique decorating ideas for renters.?

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:19:25 +0000

I am a military wife and our family is constantly moving. We are always renting our home and cannot add permanent decorating fixtures. What are some unique decorating ideas for families on the move?

You want things you can move easily without damage. One way to brighten the dull walls are fabric tapestries with poles top and bottom to keep them solid on the wall. They don’t have to be actual tapestries but the same concept with material you can even paint a solid color with a design http://www.greenyourdecor.com/276/propeller-hanging-fabric-panels-from-inhabit/

Another thing to personalize space are folding screens..These have a million uses and as many styles

Find an architectural column and put a vase with flowers on it. http://www.artistinakids.com/images/other7big.jpg

And of course wall decals can be taken down and used on the new place http://www.lushlee.com/images/wall-floor-decor/09/3/decorative-wall-decal2.jpg

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Need Home Decorating Ideas?

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:00:13 +0000

I am in the process of redecorating my bathroom. I am thinking of a red and tan theme, however am too nervous to pain the entire room red. These are my inspired curtains, http://www.target.com/Home-Chenille-Window-Panel-Gold/dp/B001Q8XTKS/ref=sc_qi_collection_item_3?ie=UTF8&altString=Home%20Chenille%20Window%20Panel%20-%20Red%2FGold.

. What ideas do you have?

The curtains aren’t really red-red so I wouldn’t do red walls.

I would either do a goldenly beige like Pittsfield Bluff or a dark brown like Middlebury Brown (both Benjamin Moore).

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Help! I need decorating ideas for my bedroom?

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:57:19 +0000

I’m moving into a new bedroom in my house and I have no idea how to decorate. This room has to last me for the next three or four years, until I’m done with college and move out. It’s a medium size room and I’m not working with any major design obstacles. I don’t like really big surfaces of bright colors in a bedroom, but I don’t mind little pops of a bright color. I’m pretty sure I’m going with this bedding set http://www.target.com/Modern-Home-Flocked-Leaf-Comforter/dp/B000Q5TC76 with white sheets. I’m also considering painting my walls a color similar to these curtains http://www.target.com/Home-Faux-Silk-Window-Panel/dp/B0027EYT36/ref=sc_pd_gwb_1_title

So here are things I need advice on:
-whether or not to go with that wall color
-color of the carpet i should buy (we have to replace it anyway, the rug in there is old)
-if a red throw blanket at the end of my bed would be able to fit with the wall color
-what kind of window coverings i should get (there are two windows, each on a different wall, but only one is usable because the other has an ugly view of the back porch so you have to keep the curtains closed)

So please give me any fun ideas you can think of… I was also thinking about putting orange Christmas lights around my closet door because I like the kind of glow orange lighting gives at night.

Also, how can I make my walls not boring? Right now I only have one photograph, which is this one http://www.art.com/products/p13586733-sa-i2381289/marilyn-monroe.htm?sorig=cat&sorigid=0&dimvals=0&ui=191c65742c764927959d3aac9e84e2cb&searchstring=marilyn+monroe
but I’m pretty sure I’m going to buy this as well http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41300129

Thanks for any ideas you can give me. By the way, I’m not a very crafty person so nothing too challenging in that area haha.

1] wine with black, gray, and red? NO, too dark; and the wine will clash with the red.
Mybe paint walls red to match throw; or one red, rest white/off white
2] a light neutral – gray or beige
3] see #1
4] black lace,
gray sheers,
solid black, or gray

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I need some help on ideas for decorating my camping tent?

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:32:15 +0000

We camp a lot in a big group. This time around we are having a curb appeal contest. We will be judged on the creativity of decorating our tents making them feel like home and we have to bring the stuff with us. We can not use things from the camp site. I just need some ideas. Keep in mind I my most available power source is batteries and propane.

Definitely bring a couple of cute dishtowels to hang up as curtains in the mesh "window", if your tent has one. (You can "sell" the idea that they are curtains by tying them back with a sash.) Also, look for the plastic lattice segments that people put around flower beds; it will look like a mini picket fence. While you’re at it, a few potted plants and flowers could go in your "yard". Make a "deck" with a few wooden boards (or vinyl imitation boards) and set out a couple of lawn chairs with a plastic table. A couple of fancy-looking drinks with paper umbrellas could brighten that table. A set of horseshoes or bocce balls will make the "lawn" look lived-in.

All of that is relatively cheap, not too heavy or bulky, and won’t need any juice from your batteries. If you want to use something battery-powered, I would get one of those camp lamps that looks like a miniature table lamp, complete with lampshade. Put it on a table inside the tent, where it can be seen through the mesh window.

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I Need Ideas For Decorating My Home Using Wedding Gowns.. Suggestions?

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:19:34 +0000

I purchased a couple of wedding gowns with elaborate trains to decorate my home with. I would love to hear your suggestions (and directions for use! : ) I am quite handy with a sewing machine. I also purchased a few beautiful veils to use as canopies around my bed and my guestroom bed.

Canopies, cushion covers, table cloths or runners,curtains or blinds, bedspreads or runners, pillow cases. Anything that you would normally buy fabric for. If there are some nice lace or embroidered panels they can look good on table tops, dressing tables or bedside cabinets, overlaid with a piece of glass.
My friend, who is excellent with a sewing machine, once turned a rummage sale gown into a stunning silk dressing gown!

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DIY home decorating ideas!!!?

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:11:59 +0000

Does anyone know any sites or good ideas for "Do it yourself" home decorating things??

If so, please let me know!! Thanks alot,

-Mell

I actually just started a website for DIY painters. If you have any questions regarding painting you can visit my site for some good general tips and information.

http://thepaintprofessional.com/

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