Decorating Ideas for Your First Home as a Couple

Decorating IdeasGuest Blogger: Heather Roberts

Moving in together with your loved one as a couple can be a really exciting time. But it also carries a good amount of trouble you can get in when it comes to decorations and the need thereof. Where some may imagine a simple solution in terms of decoration such as antique furniture. Others may see a green solution or something else that fits the individual needs and vision of the person in question. Couples may have differing opinions on what is acceptable or desirable for decorations. So you would do well to find ways to work together to find a suitable middle ground. Compromises are key in any relationship, be it friendly or romantic. So you need to consider that ahead of time. The following tips will give you more information you can work with so you can achieve that balance: Read More

Decorating with Sunshine and Smiles

What can you say about the color yellow? It is used often in baby’s rooms and often forgotten about in other rooms in a home. But yellow brings joy and happiness to a room. Yellow represents sunshine and smiles. The sunny side of yellow always brings so many smiles to people. It illicit feelings of happiness and warmth. It has a freshness about it and has been said that it can help boost metabolism. So if you are trying to lose weight, add yellow to your walls. Read More

Last Minute Gift Wrapping

It is that time of year when you might be done your shopping for holiday gifts. Or you still have a few more things to pick up. The simplest of holiday gifts can be made to look extraordinary with gift wrapping. This last minute gift wrapping can be found around your house. Read More

Holiday Decorating with Evergreens

Holiday Decorating

With a recent trip to Tennessee, holiday decorating was every where. On this visit to a wonderful place called the Blackberry Farm, holiday decorating with evergreens was the focal point. Evergreen decorating is exciting to decorate with because you can generally find it in your backyard on the the side of the road.

By using evergreen pieces in bowls and vases, you can create a simple and fresh smelling holiday decoration. You can also use pieces of evergreen by tying them together to create wreaths and swags. A way to make tied pieces look good, is by hiding he strings or wires behind the greenery or by adding ribbon or bows in strategic places. Read More