Archives for September 2006
Decorating a Bed and Breakfast
Published on 29 Sep 2006 at 7:46 pm.
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Filed under Business Decorating, Themes.
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We’ve just bought a large rundown, perhaps uncared for is the better term, house in the south west of France 20 steps from the ocean. We get the keys on friday. My problem, it was built as 6 flats some 30 years ago, (so no […]
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I am looking for something to hold my disposal guest napkins in in my bathroom.
Published on 29 Sep 2006 at 7:40 pm.
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Filed under Bathrooms, Repurposing.
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I have a traditional bathroom and I am looking for something to hold my disposal guest napkins in. I will probably put it on the toilet tank. These napkins will be used for drying hands. Any suggestions?
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In a room used for both an office and a guest room,I want to pick out a paint color that is stimulating for work but also soothing for the occasional overnight guest.
Published on 29 Sep 2006 at 7:37 pm.
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Filed under Colors, Office, Guest Rooms.
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I need help. I have a guest bedroom that we also use as a home office and I have no idea how to decorate it. I want to pick out a paint color that is stimulating for work but also soothing for the occasional overnight […]
What is the best way to lay out living room furniture, without spacing everything out, in a large colonial style family room?
Published on 29 Sep 2006 at 7:34 pm.
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Filed under General Decorating, Livingrooms, Family Rooms.
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I live in a colonial style home with a huge Family room. A fire place is in the center exterior wall. Ceiling to floor windows are at each end. The interior wall has two openings, one at each end of the interior wall - 1. […]
What should I put up for window coverings?
Published on 29 Sep 2006 at 7:28 pm.
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what should i put for window coverring, right now i only have mini blinds in white.
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I can give you some window covering suggestions (these from an article I wrote on this topic):
1. Sheets, especially white ones, make great curtains. You can thread the rod […]
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I just purchased an older mobile home that needs a face lift.
Published on 29 Sep 2006 at 3:14 pm.
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Filed under General Decorating.
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I just purchased an older mobile home that needs a face lift!! New rugs, wallpaper, paint, ect. And of coarse very limited funds or help. Any ideas would be helpful.
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Ok, just some “general” quick change, easy, cheap decorating ideas:
1. If the place is already […]
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Getting rid of fleas.
Published on 29 Sep 2006 at 3:13 pm.
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Filed under General Tips.
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Hi My name is Deb. I’m from New York. I just purchased an older mobile home. The girl before me took her cats but left her FLEAS!!!I’ve bombed, powdered, and sprayed and soap,water and light ideas.They are getting better but I want them gone!
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Can I access all past info on your site from a current newsletter?
Published on 25 Sep 2006 at 11:05 am.
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There are so many great ideas at your web site, but I find I am saving EVERYTHING onto my computer. Can I access all past info from a current newsletter and delete the rest of it to save space? I just don’t want to lose […]
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Decorating for Fall in a light blue room
Published on 24 Sep 2006 at 11:44 am.
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Filed under Fall Decorating.
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My name is Karrie and I hail from Illinois. Fall is my favorite time of year and I love seasonal decor for fall. I love all the rich colors. I just repainted my dining room a very light blue, with white woodwork. I am trying […]
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Help me decorate, please!
Published on 22 Sep 2006 at 11:07 am.
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I need budget friendly solution to decorate my livingroom/dining room combo room. Right now we have brown leather sofa and loveseat.
We will be replacing the dinette set because its old and does not fit with the decor we want now. I would like to make […]
