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Moving House? Here are top tips to make it less stressful!
We recently moved house and if I said it wasn’t a tad bit stressful, I’d be lying. There are no written guidelines for moving house during a pandemic and thinking about it made me feel very anxious. I dreaded the whole thing. source Would we have to sanitize every minute we came into contact with the movers? Do we all have to wear gloves? Do we sanitize the movers? So on and so forth – these were the questions that were lingering at the back of my mind every single day as our moving day approached slowly. source Furthermore, we didn’t have any boxes to pack our stuff in. Sadly,…
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Here’s How You Can Make a Budget Home Office Amid Covid-19.
Now that most of us are spending a great amount of time indoors (for a good reason of course), it’s apparent that a home office is of the essence. Unless you are an essential worker, then your home has been your new office for the past 2 months now. Source I can only imagine how so many households are trying to juggle, home schooling their kids, cooking meals on time and also being on stand-by for that important Zoom or Skype call from the office. Source Despite all the drama surrounding you at this time, I’m here to give you hope on how you can carve out a small office…
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HOT TIPS: Decorating Your Home on a Budget During a Pandemic!
It’s no lie that the current COVD-19 pandemic caught everyone off guard. Additionally, we’ve also had to re-think our spending habits due to the uncertainties of employment. With the times looking so bleak, we’ve all had to make adjustments here and there. And some of these adjustments include surviving on a shoe string budget. Source I had so many plans for our home but unfortunately, I have had to put them on hold and re-think how we can decorate on a budget. This reminded me of the old Yiddish proverb, ‘We plan, God laughs.’ Things have a way of not turning out as we hoped or expected at every stage…
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How Decorating With Mirrors Can Make a Small Space Feel Bigger
There’s no better way to glam up small spaces than decorating with mirrors. They are little luxuries that are more often than not, overlooked. Mirrors make a space feel bigger and brighter. They open up dark rooms by reflecting natural light. And let’s not forget, a mirror is also a girl’s best friend, right? Source If you are wondering how to make your small space look bigger, then a mirror is your best option. Mirrors give the illusion of depth – and for that reason, they add oomph and enhance views too. Source We’ve narrowed down to 6 homes that we are crushing on this month. They’ve decorated with mirrors…
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Decorating With Yellow? Believe It Or Not, You Can Actually Pull It Off.
Decorating with yellow can easily bring sunshine into your home. According to Verywell Mind, “yellow is a bright color that is often described as cheery and warm. It can be intense, which is perhaps why it can often invoke such strong feelings“. For a very long time, I played it safe decorating our home with beige and grey colors. I was scared to use bright hues. Probably, because I had no idea how to do so. I didn’t know I had an obsession with the color yellow until I recently started using accessories with pops of yellow. Something about it kept pulling me in. It’s safe to say yellow is…
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Are You Hanging Curtains the Right Way? Do’s and Don’ts in Curtain Placement.
Curtains are used for both functionality and aesthetic purposes. They offer privacy, control the glare or light entering the room and obstruct drafts. All types of curtains can do this for you-but how you hang the curtains is what can transform your home’s decor. In this article, we will cover 5 common questions about hanging curtains and the do’s and don’ts in curtain placement in your home. Should Curtains Touch the Floor? In decorating 101, curtains should be long enough to touch the floor. Avoid having them sweep the floor because you are likely to trip on them. Additionally, when they are too long or too short, they look awkward.…
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10 Creative Ways to Decorate Above Your Bed Without a Headboard.
Can your bedroom still be sophisticated without a headboard? Yes it can! Though it seems natural to have a bed with a headboard, they are not in the budget for everyone – especially upholstered ones. To decorate without a headboard may seem daunting, but there are affordable accessories you could use to give your bedroom a sophisticated look. Here are 10 fabulous ways to decorate without a headboard that will not have you breaking the bank trying to be fancy. 1. Use a Couple of Decorative Baskets Source 2. Hang a Mirror Above the Bed Source 3. Use a Macrame Wall Hanging Source Source 4. Hang a Giant Piece…
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12 Common Interior Design Mistakes to Avoid when Decorating Your Home.
Interior design mistakes are common and almost everyone makes them – even Interior Designers. We often start off well, with the best intentions, then somewhere along the way, things end up looking messy. Face it, we’ve all been there – heck I’ve been there too and learned the hard way. However, if you fail, don’t beat yourself up. You’ll end up spending forever trying to figure out what went wrong only to get discouraged and start thinking you can’t decorate your own home. Second time’s a charm, therefore do your research to avoid making the same mistakes again. So today we are going to go over 12 common interior design…
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11 breathtaking bedroom area rug ideas to make the most of that blank space.
Area rugs in the bedroom are a definite must have. Picture this – you wake up eager to seize the day, but the first thing your feet land on, is the cold, hard floor. Absolutely not the best feeling, right? I know. Incorporating area rugs in the bedroom brings warmth, coziness and not to mention style. The advantage of adding rugs into any space is that, rugs are versatile. So no matter the design style, whether Eclectic, Traditional or Mid Century Modern, a rug will still be imperative. We have picked out 11 different bedrooms that are our absolute favorite. They executed area rug placement in the bedroom to a…
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Area Rug Placement in Your Home.
Area rug placement can be a hit or miss. The wrong area rug size will throw off the balance of the room and will more often than not, look misplaced or misguided. Whereas the right area rug size, will give the room balance, shape and an attractive visual sight. Area rugs visually aid in defining the space of a room. When selecting an area rug, furniture and the floor space the rug will be on should be considered. Measure the space you’d like to place the rug. You can do this by using either a measuring tape or a masking tape by creating a map of the space the area…
