Category Archives: decorators’ handbook

25 Jan

Design Dish: Rug over carpets

Posted on January 25, 2013 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://Over the weekend I installed a rug over my parents wall to wall carpeting. { Totally not staged iphone picture} When I told Jon and my sisters what I planned on doing they looked at me like I was crazy. … Continue reading →
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04 Dec

Decorators Handbook: Area Rug Size Guide for Bedrooms

Posted on December 4, 2012 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://I’m always 90% done with my house. Once I reach that 90% in a room and Jon thinks we are finally finished something always starts bothering me about the space and I must add something else to my endless to … Continue reading →
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10 Oct

Budget Sofa Finds

Posted on October 10, 2012 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://I know that I might be in the minority here, but I hate Ikea sofas. There I said it! I see lots of bloggers out there sing the praises to a many sofas from the Blue & Yellow mecca for … Continue reading →
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23 Jun

Decorator Handbook: The elephant in the room

Posted on June 23, 2011 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://One of the services I offer is called Decorator Handbook. Decorator Handbook is for those of you that need a finishing touch in your room like toss pillows or accessories. It is also for those of you that are staring … Continue reading →
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29 Jul

Decorators’ Handbook: Dorm Room Style

Posted on July 29, 2010 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://I can’t believe I’m already seeing ads on TV for Back to School. This summer has really flown by. I’m certain that home stores have been flooded with shoppers ready to stock up on supplies to make their cinderblock rooms … Continue reading →
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22 Jul

Decorators’ Handbook: Curtain Length

Posted on July 22, 2010 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://One of my biggest pet peeves is this:   I know there are probably quite a few things that an interior designer would be ripping apart in the room above, but my main offense is SHORT CURTAINS!   If you … Continue reading →
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15 Jul

Decorators’ Handbook: How to pick paint

Posted on July 15, 2010 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://Time and time again we all hear/read that the least expensive what to fix up a space is by painting.   Sounds easy enough, right? Well if you are anything like me when I’m picking out a nail polish color … Continue reading →
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07 Jul

Decorators’ Handbook: How to pick Rug Sizes

Posted on July 7, 2010 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://I thought I would do a new series on the blog called, Decorators’ Handbook. In this series I will answer some of the most asked questions that I get asked and hopefully help you in decorating your own space. First … Continue reading →
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