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We used to live in a tiny two-bedroom apartment and I understand space constraints when it comes to decorating for Christmas. There were years I couldn't really be bothered to think of ways to put some holiday cheer on our home. Ha! I was of the mindset that Christmas trees have to be massive and in your face. Via SplendidSass But, I realized now that small, well thought out Christmas

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When it comes to home decor, one of the most important things to consider is the lighting. Yes, the lighting. I'm sure the no nonsense, practical you would just think, 'oh, a simple florescent light would do'. But if you're into getting the pretty right, the first time around, you'd think hard and long about what kind of lighting to use.  Why is that? Lighting is not just there to

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You know I just realized now, we never really had a nice, decorated room for our daughter. We did travel around much during her younger years. In fact we lived in around 5 houses from the time she was 1 till she was 6. I would have wanted to fix up a gorgeous room for her with all those fancy children's furniture, beds, trimmings and all, but it just wasn't practical. I think she would have

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I will let you in on one of my secret fantasies/dreams..I want an uber gorgeous outdoor space. With a nicely landscaped grounds, pretty flowers, fantastic, calming views and super comfy outdoor furniture where I could lounge like a diva. Hahaha! Does it sound too much? I'm specially partial to Japanese style outdoor patios/garden. There is so calming and structured about them. And when it

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To be honest, the idea of using mosaic wall tiles for home decor never really occurred to me. When it comes to tiles, all I could think about are bathroom tiles, kitchen counter tiles and of course, floor tiles.  A lot of people, like me, always miss that there are other types of tiles you can use to add color and texture to a wall. But my husband pointed out to me, that tiles really

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I was just checking out some videos on Youtube for some kitchen furniture arrangement ideas and I found myself really loving rustic kitchen designs. I'm usually more of a contemporary design lover when it comes to kitchens, but lately I really am appreciating the warmth and coziness of some rustic kitchen designs. I'm particularly liking the whitewashed kitchen furniture. They have

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I have a pre-teen daughter and I find myself amazed at how she is changing. As a child, she seldom spent time in the bathroom. She spent as little time as possible there, only when its necessary. But lately, I have observed her spending a lot of time in the bathroom. I think she is really turning into a teenager and primping and making herself pretty is starting to be a priority. 

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Having that blank wall dilemma? If you're decorating your home, you have probably been in this kind of dilemma at least once. A blank wall. And what do you want to do with it? Paint it? Add a painting? Stick photos on it? So how do you brighten up a dull room on a budget? My favorite wall decor for small rooms are canvas paintings! They are inexpensive and you have a lot of choices. For

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Let's face it, not everyone has a green thumb. And not everyone has a space for small garden in their homes right? But still, flowers really make great home decor additions. They liven up a space and gives a lot of warmth to a home. The next best thing if you don't have real live flowers (or perhaps you have pollen allergies?), is to pretty up a  space using artificial  flowers. You

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Christmas is most definitely my most favorite season. It hard not to love this season, where everything is glittering and beautiful, the mood is festive, and everyone is generous. Another big draw during Christmas season is the chance to go full blast with decor! Most people I know just love decorating for Christmas. The first thing that comes to mind when it comes to Christmas decor are

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When it comes to home decor, one of the most important things to consider is the lighting. Yes, the lighting. I'm sure the no nonsense, practical you would just think, 'oh, a simple florescent light would do'. But if you're into getting the pretty right, the first time around, you'd think hard and long about what kind of lighting to use.  Why is that? Lighting is not just there to

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Can you imagine how much energy one household uses? To think that our planet has continuously dwindling resources, I think its high time we think about cutting costs and using renewable energy. A lot of people don't want to be bothered, but if we are really conscious about the imprint and damage we cause to our environment, then we will stop and think twice. Here in Cambodia, its already a

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Here's some nice ideas for room decor.If you fancy monochrome as your color scheme..

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Uh oh! This is just seducing me. Hahaha! You know I'm a total couch potato whenever I feel lazy. My idea of bliss is not shopping or spa pampering. It's sitting on a uber comfy couch, reading a book and sipping a cup of coffee. This is just perfect for me, no? Fatboy Fatboy Beanbag Marimekko Unikko - original red

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Entertaining? We usually do. And one of the main things to prepare are: drinks! So I'm pretty much obsessed with glassware. This time I wanted some elegant looking drink dispensers. I already have a couple but they ain't pretty. I also have some punch bowls but I want something with a spout and it had to be pretty. Could double as a centerpiece. And saw these gorgeous, just gorgeous glass

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I bet you'd love this! Vintage, whimsy lovers, here's some pretty pretty wallpapers for us. All from Anthropologie. Mineral Study Wallpaper: Enchanted Forest Mural: Owls of the British Isles Wallpaper: Watercolor Peony Wallpaper: Whistling Thorn Wallpaper: C'est Magnifique Wallpaper: Lofty Larks Wallpaper: Vanuatu Twilight Wallpaper:

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Chair La Luna by Kenneth Cobonpue is one beautiful piece of design.  The textures, the structure, it all comes together. It looks inviting, comfortable, yet very very stylish. Just the way, furnishings should be. Via Trendir.

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I love looking at pretty things. I'm sure I'm not alone. I just have to browse gorgeous interiors and afterwards I'm all inspired and brimming with design ideas.  This time I'm hankering for some beautiful and elegant bathroom designs and here's some very elegant bathrooms by various designers showcased at HGTV.  This is gorgeous. A marriage between old world and contemporary

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My husband and I are planning to do a major renovation. Right now we just have a bungalow, just big enough for a family of 3. But we really are in need of a bigger space. And I always complain endlessly about my kitchen being small and grubby.  I already told him I would be spending on a good kitchen and if its possible I can have Kitchen Magic on it, the better. Doing a kitchen

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Women, I'm sure would agree. Our purses should have its own space. Most of us have more than one purse and we need the space to keep them properly. Bags and purses last longer if they are given proper care, and is not exposed much to moisture. I have a closet for my bags but I'm thinking of reorganizing and using that closet for other things and so I'm looking for a hanging purse and bag

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When moving to our first homes, what comes first in our shopping list and given the most attention to are furniture and appliances. Beddings like bed sheets, comforters and pillow cases are generally given not much priority.  Perry Ellis, Asian Lily Collection, Duvet Set, Full/Queen This happened to me. And I regretted a lot of my first bedding purchases. Why? Because they are

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How does one design and organize a retail space? Nah, I'm not talking about a huge mall, just a small personal shop? A good friend is opening a small crafting supplies shop and has been asking for some advice in designing and displaying store fixtures. I think store owners should put some good thought on the way the store fixtures are designed and laid out. Why?  Display fixtures

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Something cool. More info at Behance | Matt Pauk

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Now, these are pretty. Real pretty. Bring on some nice touch on your dining table with these art place mats from RockFlowerPaper. This site also rocks a lot of nature themed products from bags to kitchen towels. Check them out. Here's just some artsy picks from their Art Placemat collection.

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Usually my design ideas run amok when it comes to bigger rooms like the bedroom, living room, kitchen etc.. that I sometimes think its just runs dry when confronted with the task of decorating a small entryway. More often than not, entryways of homes I had been living had been decorated haphazardly. Like its just an  afterthought and just doesn't jive seamlessly with the overall decor

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