Incredibly chic and elegant homes

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Chic Homes With a toddler boy and another little boy due October 16th, a super polished and elegant homes like the ones below aren't in my immediate future.  That doesn't mean I can't enjoy feasting my eyes on reflective finishes free of little fingerprints, floors free of tiny toy cars, and countertops free of mashed bananas... The sconces are amazing, as...

Fixer Upper: Small Town Charm

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Fixer Upper I'm not really a religious watcher of any show.  We have Roku in our house, not live TV, so I tend to binge watch something for a couple weeks or so and then I forget about it. I had watched Fixer Upper before and liked it but started again recently.  While I generally really like what Chip and...

Elegant bedrooms fit for dreaming

Elegant bedrooms eclectic and elegant.  love the print over the fireplace via Architectural Digest pull the sheers around the bed and escape via Sweet Home Style small, but perfectly furnished and decorated for unwinding. via House of Fifty via House of Fifty via Interiors Porn Above and below are the same bedroom. Chic peacock wallpaper on one wall and exposed brick on the other. 2 above via Lonny mag

All About Heating Oil Tanks

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Bare with me, this may seem a bit off topic for Decorology, but if you are thinking of buying/selling a home, or live out in the country - the issue of an oil tank WILL come up.  We live in the 'burbs of DC and it ended up being a little issue when we were in settlement.  If you...

Decorating on a Tight Budget? Try these secrets!

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Interior design can be very expensive. Even while redecorating a single room, costs always add up quickly. Our mind begins buzzing with questions. Do I want to buy carpeting or should I install hardwood? What paint color should I choose? How much of paint will I need to cover this space? Do I have to buy new furniture? Do...

7 Inexpensive Decorating Ideas for Small Apartments

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Small spaces are really hard to decorate. If you decorate a small apartment with too many things it would be cramped and crowded. If you use too less decorative items, it would look empty and deserted. You have to find the perfect interior décor balance for it to look welcoming and attractive. This is why we have dedicated today’s...

Unusual and fun ways to add a little flair and personality to your home

It's tempting to always play it safe when decorating your home - I know I will try something a bit off-beat, but then doubt myself and try something more traditional. And while safe can be beautiful, it doesn't usually have that "WOW" factor. Here are a few ideas, some drastic, some not, for getting a reaction when people step...

Living with Less

Home Decorating Ideas: The 5 Secrets to Pulling Off Simple, Minimal Design:
As most of you know, clutter can make your overall home decor design seem a little off. If you feel like the amount of things in your home are not showing the true value of the design that you want in your home, maybe it's time to live with less. via apartmenttherapy Decluttering can be a huge task that seems quite overwhelming,...

Texas Homes: A tribute to our friends in Texas

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Texas Homes I think that unless you've lived through a traumatic event like Hurricane Harvey, and lost all of your possessions and maybe even your entire home, on CANNOT imagine how it feels.  I know I can't.  I meant to do this earlier, but I wanted to publish a post featuring some beautiful Texas homes.  I believe these are all...

5 Awesome Epsom Salt Bath Benefits

a deep big bathtub that works well as a shower stall, too. Exactly what we need.
There’s nothing like a hot, refreshing bath to relieve some stress after a long, strenuous day. The only thing better than a typical bath is an epsom salt bath. Epsom salt is a substance which carries with a number of useful benefits. These benefits range from the physical, to the mental, the spiritual. Here are 5 awesome Epsom salt bath...