Home Decorating Ideas

A DALLAS KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM REMODEL


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I thought I'd show you the progress on another Long Distance Decorating client
far away in Dallas, Texas.




I'm so proud of their progress

they were brave to tackle this on their own

just goes to show you what you can do

with a little help



Stephanie contacted me wanting to remodel the kitchen and family room

of their home.

Her

WALL COLOR FOR A NURSERY




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I absolutely LOVE creating rooms for children.   While kids are fun to plan with, babies are easier.  They don't insist on hot pink or purple as the primary color.  So soft greens, tans, creams and blush can be used without hurting a budding young interior decorator's feelings.


CATCHING UP on answering readers' questions....


Hi Claudine, I think your blog

ABOUT THE BEACH LOOK






A beach house needs to be comfortable and easy care, impervious to sand and salt water, with soft and calm colors.  The view outside needs to take precedence over the view inside. That means distressed wood, stone, weathered paint finishes, easy care slipcovers, painted fresh white woodwork, and the muted colors of sand, sea, driftwood, sea glass, and shells.  Toss in

HOW TO DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS

I had fun this season decorating for a couple of my clients.  I created this mantle



with a 'how-to' and posted it on my creative blog here







and also posted a tutorial for this wreath,

complete with how to make juicy bows, here



Stop by and have a look, and try your hand at making your own!

Merry Christmas!