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Reinvent your Small Bathroom on a Budget
I found a great way to turn your small bathroom into a polished, serene space. To achieve this modern look, the owners used a color scheme of soft green, white and brown. Total cost: $2,069 The serene, soft green paint visually expands the small room, and the white sink, towels, [...]
How to Tame Clutter
Problem: There’s just too much to do. Solution: Come up with a plan and timeline for taking it one step at a time. Examine the room you want to organize and visually break it into small areas that you can tackle in stages. Set achievable deadlines to give yourself a goal to work toward. Make a list [...]
Turn Clutter into Storage
ReUse Jelly Jars as Candleholders You’re not going to use all those empty jars for bacon grease, but sometimes they’re just too pretty to throw out. Try placing white tea lights or votive candles in at least five small jars and grouping them together on a coffee table. [...]
Add a Little Spice
I found this picture when going through a decorating site and wanted to share it with you. I loved the sophisticated look of this Asian inspired dining room, yet how simple it is. As you can see, the furniture is very simple. A delicate tone-on-tone leaf motif on the walls, a pair of screen paintings, and fretwork-back [...]
It’s all in the Accessories
Wouldn’t this colorful nook be a happy spot from which to launch your day? Looking closely, the space is really neutral, with white and beige furniture and walls that just whisper of yellow. This rooms’ outgoing personality stems from the fresh blue, red, pink, and green accents strewn across the surfaces. If your planning on redecorating any room in [...]
Create a Shabby Chic look in your home
Do you have wood furniture you are tired of, but don’t have the budget to replace? Well, painting it might be the way to go. You can completely change your dining room by paining your table and chairs. Give your room a breath of fresh air by painting the bed and nightstand. There are no [...]
How to Make a Hotel Bed
A few people had doubts about the bed making tips I posted a couple of weeks ago, so here is a video that will help you see how to make your bed like the hotels do. It’s easy and definitely worth your time! Andreia Carrera http://themodernwife-oldschool.blogspot.com/