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Nov 18, 2009, HOW TO MATCH CURTAINS WITH MY DECOR

HELLO I HAVE A AQUA BLUE COUCH AND PAIRED IT UP WITH PEWTER AND PURPLE THROW PILLOWS. IM NOT SURE WHAT COLOR CURTAIN PANELS TO DO. ANY

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Nov 16, 2009, Installing Your Kitchen Countertop - An Easy Guide

Worried about installing your kitchen countertop? DIY it with this easy guide to building your kitchen countertops yourself. Make your kitchen look better without a load of expense and hassle....

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Nov 12, 2009, Product of the Day - Brick Fireplace Makeover

A while ago a reader asked me a question about painting a fireplace. Painting bricks can be awkward, can look messy and the paint can be very difficult to get off if you change your mind. This is a problem we've been pondering at home for our fireplace too!

My product of the day is a product I've just discovered called Brick-Anew - this is a DIY product that allows you to actually change the color of your bricks without losing any of the texture - inspirational! So you can keep that brick look you love, but update the look to a beautiful contemporary feel that matches your room exactly.

Get a professional look and feel with a DIY kit, and do the job over a weekend. Their website has tons of hints and tips online to help you choose the right color and get a really quality finish.

Fireplace Brick Paint
Revolutionary process for giving
a new look to brick. Easy DIY kit.

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Nov 12, 2009, Oboy oboy finally a website that gives me a IDEA on how my home might've been decorated!!

Woohooo.. missionary arts & crafts style I'm thinking!! I have a home built 1927 cobblestone bungalow style home in the country, and was at a loss

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Nov 9, 2009, Decorating with Color and Pattern - How to, and some great ideas...

Information about decorating with color and pattern. Liven up your home with some vibrant colors and joyful patterns. Create a home you love. Ideas and how to make it a success...

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Nov 2, 2009, Decorating a Home Ideas - How to Use Yellow in your Home

Get great decorating a home ideas for using yellow in your home. Yellow is such a bright and welcoming color and really gives your home a cheerful feel. Find out how to use yellow in your decorating.

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Nov 1, 2009, Not Mauv-elous!

Back in the '80s, mauve was so popular, and the birth center interior where I was going to have our twins was THE most perfect mauve, and I had to

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Nov 1, 2009, Color Combination

I plan to upholster my sofa. I have bought some fabric which is purple and maroon striped. I want to use it only for the cushion seats and want

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Oct 28, 2009, African Inspirations

For african interior design inspirations check out Ingrid's new business Fabric Africa...

Buy beautifully patterned and sewn african cloths, fabrics, placemats etc...

Click for more info


Oct 26, 2009, More than a splash of colors. More like a 50 ft. wave.

A riot of colors that I can't connect. I loved the backsplash tiles and loved the floor tiles but the two just do not match and looks terrible.

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Oct 21, 2009, Tear Down Ceilings? Raw Cement Ceilings?

I want to tear the wall down that would combine all these rooms. I would also like to raise the ceilings, as they all have false ceilings that are

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Oct 21, 2009, BOO!! The SBI Halloween Special - Build a New Life

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Its how I built this website - plus 2 others - all profitable...

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Oct 21, 2009, Product of the Day - Wow Factor for your Bathroom

My product of the day today is a real 'wow factor' treat - a striking feature and a personal luxury treat!

Indulge yourself with the ultimate bathroom luxury! This is a fantastic space-saver idea for that luxury bathroom - a flat-screen TV, totally waterproof and that forms a practical mirror when switched off!

What a brilliant idea - perfect for that luxury bathroom makeover - treat yourself, or ask Santa very nicely!

This is a live feed from eBay and is constantly updated - just click on any product to find out more, or to bid or buy...

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Oct 20, 2009, 2010 Calendars Now Available

I've just finished these beautiful 2010 Calendars, with every image photographed by myself!

I don't like to sound too big headed, but I think they are gorgeous, and I'm feeling very proud of myself!

Please take a look... Ideal for Xmas pressies or just for your own desk - lose yourself every day in a gorgeous image!

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Oct 20, 2009, My Photo and Art Gallery

I've been busy this week re-vamping the look of my art and photo gallery, and adding new products.

Calendars and cards are now available, and the ability to purchase professionally framed and mounted prints, through secure online ordering and international payment and delivery.

Liven up your living room, or choose beautiful gifts for Christmas.

Please take a look and let me know if you like anything...

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Oct 20, 2009, Halloween Decorating Ideas

Decorate your home for halloween. Get some great halloween decorating ideas and tips - spooky, scary, fun or autumnal themes. Useful halloween decorating tips...

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Oct 20, 2009, Which color sofa for living room?

Hello, I have a small size living room. The wall color is warm taupe; and my floors, coffee and end tables are light oak wash. Which color should

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Oct 20, 2009, Lighting on Kitchen and Dining Table

In front of my bench top is my dining table with just a little distance between them. Is it a good design to have a hanging chandelier over the

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Oct 16, 2009, Loft Interior Design

I just recently obtained a 2nd story loft with 2000 sqaure feet. It is currently not modern and looks like an old loft from the 60's Need some

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Oct 12, 2009, New Interior Design Trend Inspiration

Keep up to date, and be inspired - by a new interior design trend. Make contemporary interior design work for you. Learn how to get the latest looks for your home.

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Oct 9, 2009, A living room with high ceilings, placement of room arrangement with fireplace and large screen tv

I have a high ceiling living room. The space is 18ft. long by 13ft. wide. The focal point is a fireplace with windows on each side. It has a 13

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Oct 7, 2009, Bathroom Retiling

Can I tile over an existing smooth bathroom

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Oct 6, 2009, Product of the Day - Silk Rose - REDUCED!

Today's product of the day is a beautiful single silk rose - ideal for coffee tables or dining tables - a simple and stylish contemporary accent for your home.

Appreciate the beauty of the flower - and really enjoy the fact that it's not going to be dead withing a few days!

This single rose is currently reduced to half price- a real bargain at the moment - so stock up for Christmas - they'd make perfect gifts for Aunties, Mums, Grandmas, Sisters...

...or just treat yourself!

Click to find out more about the


Oct 6, 2009, Free Decorating Ideas for Bland or Boring Spaces

Looking for quick, easy and inexpensive ways of adding interest and personality to your home? Then take a look at these free decorating ideas for making over bland and boring spaces. Love your room..!

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Sep 29, 2009, Interior Design Resources

Find great interior design resources here - home decor products to buy and decorating services you might find useful...

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Sep 28, 2009, Product of the Day - Photo Glass Chopping Board

Well today's product of the day is something my partner Ian found at the weekend, when looking for new chopping boards for our kitchen (makeover JUST started - I'm not telling you yet - check back soon for the big 'reveal')...

I love these glass chopping boards that you can add your own favorite photos to - add something arty, your favorite foodie creation, or use family snaps for a great Christmas gift!

I've included this product of the day in a live feed from eBay, as there is a good selection to choose from out there...

Just click on a product for more information, or to bid or buy...

(Use the green arrows to scroll down for more products - click on a product to check for international delivery)


Sep 28, 2009, Should crown moulding and the ceiling be the same exact color?

Charlotte, Thank you so much for your very helpful input on my previous questions regarding chair railing and crown molding! How wonderful to have

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Sep 28, 2009, Should I paint the brick fireplace?

The brick fireplace is kind of shades of pinkish, off whites and tan colors (same as the outside of the house). The fireplace has a raised hearth,

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Sep 28, 2009, Colors in my Kitchen Makeover

I am re-doing my kitchen. Here are all the elements: Wall: Benjamin Moore Heaven on Earth (blue) Floor: Procelain -Mirador - Cameo Beige

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Sep 25, 2009, Product of the Day - Peacock Stained Glass Panel

Todays Product of the Day is a Stained Glass Window hanging with a splendid, hand-painted peacock design. This is truly a work of art that you would be proud to have in your home.

Hang it from your window, relax and watch the play of wonderfully colored lights across your room as the sunlight catches it.

This is perfect for period homes, or vintage looks - especially art deco and art nouveau styles, but I feel it would equally magnificent as a gorgeous focal point in a modern home.

Pick out the colors in the piece, in your room, with beautiful accents of teal, jade and 'peacock' blue, or let this work of art steal the show by picking out the neutral taupes and letting the peacock shine out like a beautiful jewel.

This hand-painted work of art is actually a real bargain - now on sale!

Springtime's Peacock Hand-Painted Glass Art Panel

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