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Working with Monochromatic Color Schemes

Posted by: Lisa Mason on: May 31, 2009

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Often people have the misconception that monochromatic design means using no color; i.e. black, white and grays for your color scheme. While black, white and gray would indeed be one choice of a monochromatic color scheme, any color can be used. To do a room in monochrome, choose a color…say, purple, and use hues of [...]

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Window Shutters

Posted by: Lisa Mason on: May 30, 2009

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Window shutters can be used both outside and inside your home. A shutter is made up of a frame and inset louvers. They can be attached to your window frames and open from center to frame, much like double doors. Or they can be made of several panels, hinged together and folding back. Shutters usually [...]

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Don’t Be Afraid to Do Your Own Decorating

Posted by: Lisa Mason on: May 29, 2009

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So many of us are dissatisfied with the way our homes look, but are too broke to hire a decorator, have no formal training or knowledge of interior design, and have no faith in our ability to tackle it on our own. Rubbish! Certainly by now you know what you like and don’t like, what [...]

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Unique Artisan Crafts

Posted by: Lisa Mason on: May 28, 2009

In: Art | art around the world | Art Decor | Art decorating | Art Glass | art shows | artisan jewelry | Decor | Decorating | Home Decor | Interior Decorating
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Artisan crafts are very unique. They are made by skilled manual workers often by their own hands. An artisan is sometimes also known as a craftsman. This is someone who uses tools but usually does not use machinery, or if so does to very rarely. These tools are used in a special way to create [...]

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Craft Book for Kids

Posted by: Lisa Mason on: May 27, 2009

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Most kids of all ages really enjoy crafts of all types. There are many advantages of doing crafts with children. For example, it is a great way to spend time together. It is also great because it helps practice and enhance the skills of young people. It can also help beat boredom over the summer. [...]

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