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GWU art gallery receives 152 Warhol photographs – washingtonpost.com

Posted by: Lisa Mason on: February 7, 2010

Imagine having 28,543 Andy Warhol photos to spread around

via GWU art gallery receives 152 Warhol photographs – washingtonpost.com.

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Simple Outdoor Decorating Tips

Posted by: Lisa Mason on: February 6, 2010

Decorating the outside of your home is just as important as the inside. After all, this is the first thing that friends and family will notice when they come to visit. It’s also what the neighbors will be looking at each time they pass by so you want it to look nice and make a good impression. Having property that stands out as being decorative and exciting can be very rewarding. Plus, it can greatly increase the value of your property as well.

It doesn’t take a lot to decorate the outside of your home and the following simple outdoor decorating tips can make a huge difference:

  • Give the outside of the house a new coat of paint. Be sure and paint the trim and railings as well because these really stand out.
  • If your patio furniture is worn out, clean them up, give them a new coat of paint or replace them with new furniture.
  • Use outdoor ornaments such as windmills, bird baths, bird houses and fountains to decorate the lawn.
  • Flowers planted along the walkway can do wonders for sprucing up the outdoors and making your home burst with color.
  • Plant a flower garden, shrubs and small trees to enhance your lawn and give it a unique and friendly atmosphere.
  • A decorative hand painted mailbox, welcome sign and outdoor metal art can all help transform the outside into a beautiful oasis.

Even some of the simplest things can make a big difference and stand out a lot more than you might realize until you actually see it for yourself. One of the best things about decorating the outside is that you don’t have to worry about doing everything all at once. You can work at your own pace and add to your décor one item at a time.

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Decorate the Home Office with These Color Scheme Tips

Posted by: Lisa Mason on: February 5, 2010

Color scheme is one of the most important aspects when it comes to decorating the home office. Colors have a way of evoking all types of feelings from calm and relaxing to hyper and energetic. It’s for this reason that you should choose the colors for your home office carefully in order to create the atmosphere that will benefit you the most.

Interior decorators think much like an artist when determining which colors work well together in order to get the overall desired look and you can do the same by using the following tips:

  • The first step is to take a few minutes to determine what type of environment you want to create for your home office.
  • Colors that help you feel calm and relaxed are called cool colors and they include blues, greens and purples. These colors help a person to focus while quieting the mind.
  • Colors that are stimulating and invigorating are called warm colors and they include reds, yellows and oranges.
  • Neutral colors can help make a small area look larger and more comfortable.
  • This is going to be an area where you’ll be spending a lot of time so it’s important that you choose colors that you like.
  • Before actually choosing your colors, think about how this particular color will look on a large scale. A bright yellow may make you feel happy and energetic when you see the sample but is this something that you really want to be surrounded by all day.
  • Sometimes using a variety of colors on a small scale may be better than using one or two colors for the entire office space.

Creating the right atmosphere in your home office by using color scheme can help you be more productive no matter what type of work you do. When you are comfortable in your surroundings you can think clearer, work faster and be happier while doing it. Use these color scheme tips to help you decorate your home office and enjoy all the benefits it has to offer.

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Tips for Kitchen Décor on a Budget

Posted by: Lisa Mason on: February 3, 2010

Do you want to decorate or redecorate your kitchen but you’re on a budget and afraid you can’t do a great job? The good news is you now have more options than ever before when it comes to decorating your kitchen or anywhere in your home and it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune.
You don’t have to spend a lot of time and money trying to give your kitchen a new look. There are many inexpensive ways that you can spruce up your kitchen today. You can make some of the smallest and simplest changes that really make a big difference in the overall look and appeal of your kitchen.
First, you need to know how to get some great ideas for your design. Do you know what you want already? You can look in books, magazines as well as sites online to help you find kitchen designs. When you do this, you can get the best ideas for your needs and your kitchen.
One simple way to spruce up your kitchen is by painting the cabinets and changing the hardware out. This can be simple and inexpensive to do. You can pick up stuff from the local hardware store and it’s quick and easy to get your own materials.
You can also replace the cabinet doors and fronts or reface the remaining fixtures to help you change the look of your kitchen. It’s quick and easy to get it done. You might also want to add in a kitchen island. These are fairly affordable to add in and can be done yourself usually.
Updating your appliances is another great way to make the kitchen pop and it’s more affordable than ever before. You can also get more eco friendly appliances that will help you in the long run as well because you save money with more economical vehicles.
Updating the faucet and sinks is a great way to make the kitchen look like new and this can save you money in the long run, too. It just makes sense to update your kitchen and some of these renovations will pay for themselves over time.

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Obama’s budget proposals for arts institutions largely hold flat – washingtonpost.com

Posted by: Lisa Mason on: February 1, 2010

Obama’s budget proposals for arts institutions largely hold flat – washingtonpost.com.

If Monday’s White House budget proposal tells us anything, it’s this: These are tough fiscal times for an arts-loving president.

Best Art Direction Oscar Nominations Announced

Posted by: Lisa Mason on: January 31, 2010

Best Art Direction Oscar Nominations Announced.

No self-important actor types here, or insufferable directors. For the 82nd Academy Awards DesignCrave is all about Art Direction and the talented production designers and art directors who make the movies look so damn good.

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