Real Decorating for Real People
Potato bags that go in the microwave are the key to making your potatoes taste like they came from a restaurant and you can use the bags for rolls, tortillas and more. Here’s another interesting project from our friends and sponsors at The Warm Company that I can’t wait to try mainly because I LOVE baked potatoes…
There is a product out there that allows you to make projects that are insulated to protect you from the heat so now oven mitts and pot holders can be sewn to coordinate with your kitchen. When Matt and I tape a show, or a whole season of show for that matter, we depend on sponsors…
Most rooms don’t require an entire makeover, if you simply fix up a few glaring issues, some rooms can be wonderful! Matt and I always talk about the kitchen being the heart of the home and I know I’ve experienced that in my home and I’ll bet you have too. It is the place that…
Everyone thinks they need to have a certain well known style for their homes, and those homes that do really come together beautifully, however, what you really want to figure out is what is YOUR style! I would have to say one of the most common “basic” questions I get is “What Style am I?” …
Traditional style is a good place to start when we are talking about style because it’s easy to understand. It’s about everything classic, like classic themes, colors and all the classic furniture styles you’ve heard of over the years. This side table is an excellent example of traditional detailing. It is in the familiar Queen…
Transitional is a style that is very popular today because it lies somewhere between traditional and contemporary. That sounds like a tall order, but basically it’s a less detailed traditional and a softer, more detailed contemporary. However, like contemporary style, it often uses neutrals and textures so the finished look is about comfort and practicality. …
True contemporary design is all about the lines, whether they are organic or geometric, and more often than not the color is solid. So, in stark contrast to traditional is contemporary style. Where traditional styles have been around for hundreds of years, contemporary furnishings have only been around since about the 1940’s. Many see the…
This is an adorable flat panel topper that can work over blinds and draperies and the added embellishments make it that much nicer, and no one has to know that it was no-sew! One of the first no-sew treatments I ever made was this simple flat panel topper. I was in my home office hung…
Looking for an inexpensive and easy window treatment idea? Well, a cornice out of styrofoam fits the bill. Another great treatment for any window is a cornice. This is an upholstered stiff board that covers the top portion of the window often placed over a blind or draperies. A cornice can stand alone as well…
The one tool that every woodworker, crafter, or any one that has a ton of home improvement projects to tackle needs, is a work bench, and here’s how to build one for yourself. I have tried working on table tops, on the floor, on my desk any where that has some space to put together…
