Blinds and Their Uses in Interior Design

A look at the sheer variety of blinds available on the market today and how homeowners can use them as a stylish and elegant window covering.
Blinds, and especially the vertical variety are an excellent window covering for all types of room; they offer a practical and versatile solution to blocking light and granting privacy. […]

Remodeling Safety Tips

If you plan on remodeling your kitchen, you may be considering hiring a contractor for the project. On the other hand, you may plan on taking on the job yourself. That’s fine, many people choose to remodel their kitchens themselves. You’ll have more control over the remodeling project, and will most likely save yourself […]

Easy DIY Flooring Projects – All About Tiles

Whether the location is your bathroom, the kitchen, the sunroom or any other area of the home, tiles can be a great flooring option. They’re durable and attractive. They can last a lifetime or more and still provide beauty to an important part of the room. For the do-it-yourselfer, tiles offer many advantages.
Tiles are […]

Cork Flooring

Choosing to replace the floors of a home can be a very big job but the results can be dramatic and stunning. The materials and colour choice for your floors can set the tone for the rest of the decor in your home. There are many materials when it come to installing new flooring […]

A Green Christmas

Christmas is not usually what one thinks of when thinking Green. This year let’s green up our holidays.
There are many ways we can reduce our energy consumption and reduce waste during this time of year.
1. Switch from traditional Christmas lights to L.E.D. Lights. They will reduce your energy consumption greatly, the average string of […]

Why Don’t They Recycle?

Recently, I was invited to a party. The hosts were lovely, the home was large and beautiful in a well-to-do area. Everything about the day was fantastic, except for one thing…they didn’t recycle.
I noticed glass bottles in the trash, I thought maybe some partygoer made a mistake. Then I noticed another and another, no […]

Floral Tapestry Art: Elegant Sophistication for the Modern Home

Timeless and classical, the floral tapestry adds that elegant touch to a contemporary home. A still life floral work can blend with modern furniture and enhance a room, bringing nature indoors.
Contemporary floral design
At one time floral tapestries felt rather dated, and from centuries past. Many classical paintings of floral still life can be found […]

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle For a Greener Life

Today, being Green is a necessity. It’s not just for hippies and tree huggers any more. Actually being a tree hugger is a good thing, but that’s another article. We are in a time that if we continue our bad habits, the children of our not too distant future will not have one.
The 20th […]

Green Living Tips

What difference can one homeowner make to the environment? Why, when big polluters are making “green” changes, do we need to change our daily living habits? The answer is simple… children! By making slight and easy changes in the way we look at, and treat Planet Earth today, future generations of children will have […]

Making a Statement With Wall Tapestries

Wall tapestries are increasing in popularity with their intricate designs and timeless appeal in the home. There is an abundance of choice on offer which can make selecting that perfect piece quite a challenge.
It is ultimately personal choice that should override any decision regarding a tapestry. Some speak with deeper meanings, others appear to […]