I stumbled upon a few interesting examples of pegboards being used in places where I would have never guessed. We usually think of pegboards as sturdy boards with grids of pre-drilled holes that fit hooks and pegs- essential parts of garages and tool sheds. But seeing them in kitchens, craft rooms, bedrooms, and art studios…
There are several fun, innovative ways to brighten up your blank walls and add personality to your home. One of my favorite design tips is decorating walls with colorful plates. With the help of either an adhesive disc plate hanger or command strips, any plate can go on the wall. I would start with a…
Are you looking to add luxe home decor to your home? Well, one way is to seamlessly incorporate gold color accessories with furniture you currently have. The glittering gold tones these furnishings radiate will immediately transform any room into a luxurious, glam space. This color in general adds a feminine touch and blends in with other…
How many of you believe in color having an influence on one’s mood and well being? Or do you just think it’s pseudoscientific? Most of the time, we start with a few of our favorite colors and decorate the home based on these choices. Color therapy has been around since ancient times, when colors were…
NOVICA brings artisans from around the world (many living in rural communities) who don’t have the means to sell their work on the international market. They give them a free platform to do this, and reach customers on a global scale. From product development advice, to quality control assistance, they are there to make their…
Buddha statues can be seen sitting or standing, smiling or laughing, and with his hands in a number of different gestures. Just as in yoga, the various poses you find Buddha in is called asanas, and the placement of their hands in to various positions is called mudras. These postures and gestures all carry different…
Butterflies are one of the most mesmerizing species in the world. I can’t stop watching them flutter. While physicists are trying to uncover how subtle differences in the crystals of butterfly wings create stunningly varied patterns of color, we designers can count on these for color inspirations! I feel sad when I hear about butterfly…
Hello everyone! I have another exciting page with design tips from Kelly Edwards, the co-host and design coordinator for both HGTV’s “Design on a Dime” and STYLE Network’s “Tacky House”. Kelly is well known for her knack in re-purposing everyday items into extraordinary collectibles, refurbishing unique home accessories, and crafting recipes for creative cleaning solutions.…