Faux Granite Vinyl Countertop (???)
on Nov 21, 2009 in $0 or low cost decorating kitchens DIY ideas EZ Faux DecorHas anyone heard of or used this faux granite wallpaper product on a counter? I heard a designer talking about it on a DIY segment on one of the national morning shows last week (can't remember which one) as a good temporary solution for...

Accessorizing Your Walls - DIY Art Ideas
on Nov 20, 2009 in art creative ideas words DIY ideas accessory inspiration Well, yesterday you learned that I have a short attention span, and today you're learning that I just can't be relied upon! I said that my next post would be ways to make small art bigger (which WILL happen) and instead I'm showcasing some DIY art in...

GIVEAWAY!
on Nov 19, 2009 in giveaway You may not already know this about me, but I get bored easily, so it's been REALLY hard for me to stick with this Accessorizing Your Walls "series". :-) So... I've made an executive decision to interrupt the series with this giveaway rather than wai...

Accessorizing Your Walls - Crunching Some Numbers
on Nov 16, 2009 in dining rooms art decorating living rooms accessory inspiration myhomeideas.comIn all of the homes I’ve visited in my life, very seldom have I seen art that’s hung too low, but I’ve seen a lot that’s too high. I’m tall, so eye level for me is a smidge over 67”, and I’ve seen a fair amount of art hun...

Accessorizing Your Walls - Work With the Shape of the Space
on Nov 15, 2009 in art bedrooms accessory inspiration Phoebe HowardAs I was working on this, I realized that one post could turn out to be very long and possibly a little overwhelming so I decided to break it up. Tuesday's post will NOT be about accessorizing your walls but, other than that, I'll do as...

A Weekend Update
on Nov 14, 2009 in gift ideas Happy Saturday everyone! I'm feeling really guilty because I don't have the post done yet with some practical ideas/guidelines for hanging your art, and I told you that would be next. I didn't intentionally lie, but I hate just "slapping something to...

Mood Board Monday's Movin' On
on Nov 13, 2009 in mood board monday created by Sarah at Pewter & SageThe delightful Sarah at Pewter & Sage is graciously allowing Mood Board Monday to take up permanent residence over at her blog. I know it will be a good fit for her and a fun event, so be sure to watch for her...

Reed Wall, Wax Art, and an Unexpected Art Grouping
on Nov 12, 2009 in art decorating bedrooms $0 or low cost decorating accessory inspiration My friend, Natalie, is the (very talented) accessory buyer for the Schneiderman's furniture stores and the merchandiser for their Plymouth store. I've been there when she's swapping out and setting up new furniture vignettes and it's an amazing thing...

DIY Mudroom/Laundry Room Bench
on Nov 9, 2009 in $0 or low cost decorating before and after laundry/mud rooms DIY ideas My original vision for this makeover didn't pan out. I had envisioned doing a bench with the chairs facing each other, but we tried several templates for the seat and neither of us (hubby or I) were happy with how we thought it would look. In retrosp...

Stella and Dot Gift Certificate Winner!
on Nov 9, 2009The winner of the Stella and Dot $75 Gift Certificate is Deanna! Congratulations! Please e-mail Janell at janell(at)isabellaandmax(dot)com so that she can get that to you. I want to thank Janell at Isabella and Max Rooms again for offering this gen...