Polished Home

A fantastic way of bringing pizzazz to a bedroom is to make an upholstered headboard. To complete the task you will need to engage in some basic woodworking, and some sewing on the intermediate level. As for the budget, if your headboard will be for a queen sized bed, then you will be working with [...]

Although most flooring is not considered art, there are some exceptions. One of those is the metal coin floor, which is made up of a collection of monetary coins of your choice. You can select all the same, such as the copper penny, or a variety of coins from a wide variety of countries across [...]

After you have selected your bedside tables, dresser and bed then come the soft accessories. For some this is a much more difficult process than the decision of which furniture to purchase because those can come in predesigned sets. That of course takes a lot of the guesswork out of the process, and leave less [...]

In the last couple of months, we have been perusing the new homes that are for sale in our area. The idea in the back of our minds has been that now might be a really good time for us to downsize. For the majority of our marriage we have lived in an absolutely captivating [...]

Usually when we think of that one item that stands out in our holiday decorations, we think of something that costs a lot of money. Things like super large trees, expensive centrepieces, or tons of outdoor holiday lights. But, this may be the year that you decide to take another route to establish your signature [...]

Silhouette artwork is back in vogue again, and we think this is delightful. Early on the portraits served as a way to hold fast to the likeness of loved ones. For centuries now this art form has been enjoyed, and it is nice to see that it has found a new fan base. Recently, it [...]

If you are looking for an extra special centrepiece for Christmas dinner, then here is a nice idea. Get a mini living Christmas tree and decorate it with ornate card stock with your guest’s names written on them attached to ornaments. They need not be particularly expensive pieces, just an added touch to make everyone [...]

Both Christmas and New Years are occasions that are traditionally big party time. People everywhere feel compelled to push themselves to the limits to impress guests. Without all the trimmings it seems as if we have failed in some way, and without grand presentations or displays we think things will look rather sparse or thin. [...]

If you have a space that you refer to as a home office, but in reality it is more like a cramped corner, then you will definitely like this tip. You can turn a soft canvas shoe rack into a holder for many of your office supplies. Then there are some crafty spots you can [...]

The more art I see for sale on the High Street the more I expect to continue to stare at blank walls in my home. Totally uninspired is the phrase I think of when I see what is readily available. Thus, my quest to make my own wall art has begun. I have set my [...]