Monday, March 9, 2015

Decorating with Color: Blue and White


When it comes to decorating for the warm season I like to create a space that both my husband and I will enjoy.  The interior space should be eye-appealing and also have a cool feeling as well as inviting to family and guests.  Blue is a cool color and white is crisp clean and refreshing thus complimenting the blue.  Whenever I am working in the garden and then come indoors to a blue room that is accented with white I naturally feel cooler.

 The home sets that are viewed below were created to show my customers how to decorate with the color blue.  View my blue home decor designs here 

Many people like the color blue but I find that men really like this color. Maybe it is due to the baby boys nursery being decorated with the color blue? Not certain but when it comes to decorating a masculine home I have found that most men like the color blue.


Another color that coordinates well with blue is yellow. Yellow is a cheerful color and is a nice accent. When it comes to decorating a blue and white room I will add splashes of yellow color, enough to be eye-appealing but this color should not overtake the blue or white colors.


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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Love Zazzle Custom Fabrics for Crafts

 Zazzle.com came out with a fabric design tool that allows you to create craft fabrics from your photographs. Know that this is fantastic, especially if you want to coordinate fabric with your room theme.  If you want to sew up some throw pillows from the photo of your wildflower garden you can make the custom fabric by using the design tool at Zazzle
I love to sew and create home decorations.  So these craft fabrics are a must have as far as I am concerned.   I have not been this excited for a really long time. 

 Before Zazzle fabrics, I had to drive two hours to a city to shop for my upholstery and craft fabrics and hated commuting on the two-lane highways to get to my destination.  So I stopped sewing and being creative.  But not anymore because Zazzle has made it possible for me to get exactly what I want and I can shop in the comfort of my home.  



See other gifts available on Zazzle.
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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Zombie Gifts and Home Decorating Ideas

This year I thought I would decorate my husbands man cave with a few zombie products and also pick up some walking dead and Daryl DixonT-shirts. I think it would be fun to invite a few fans over to watch the premiere show for the 2015 season by hosting a walking dead party.

 Personally I do not think we need to go “all out” for this party but do think some throw pillows for sofa, blanket throw, posters, coffee mugs and serving plates and bowls for dips would be perfect for a zombie fall out shelter/man cave.  Plus I really like the cardboard life-size cutout of Daryl Dixon to be set up in the room, I think having him in the room will appreciated by all.  
This blog post features two Walking Dead sets that I created at polyvore. These sets will inspire you to decorate your home with a zombie theme and they also feature today’s hot selling T-shirts. All are must haves for a Walking Dead premier house party.
Zombie gift ideas
Zombie gift ideas


Walking Dead Daryl Dixon Gifts by sgolis featuring autumn home decor
I am a walking dead fan and so is my husband. We missed the first three season but then by chance we saw the repeats on AMC and were addicted to the show. How about you? Are you a walking dead fan? If you like the zombie look and would like to create a zombie space in your home then here are few zazzle.com products that I found that are my favorites.  I hope this zombie merchandise inspires you to decorate for the Walking Dead upcoming season.  

So get the party started by featuring past seasons Walking Dead episodes in the background.  A great way to build up anticipation for the up and coming episode.  Another fun party activity is to invite your zombie guest to play the Walking dead board game that will test their knowledge of the show.  This trivia board game is a lot of fun, in fact event the kids enjoy it.  Then get a life size poster of Daryl Dixon and photograph your zombie party guests next to him. We have had both men and women get all dreamy eyed over this poster. 

 Now lets get busy and decorate your home for zombie themed party.  

Decorate your walls with zombies and this will create walking dead ambiance.



Create a comfortable zombie safe zone with throw pillows.

Zombie Pillow
Zombie Pillow by aquachild
Look at more Custom Pillows at zazzle

Accent your sofa or side chair with a zombie response team throw blanket in black and red by zazzle. A throw blanket will certainly add to your party theme.

Serve up some zombie food and beverages in dishware with a dead theme


Zombie Outbreak Response Cutting Board walkers
Zombie Outbreak Response Cutting Board walkers by Sturgils
Look at other Zombie Cutting Board at zazzle.com

Serve up your favorite hot brew in a zombie mug here are a few of my favorites.


Zombie Apocalypse Mug
Zombie Apocalypse Mug by BigSquares
Design your own personalised cup from Zazzle.

Zombie Response Team Mug
Zombie Response Team Mug by packratgraphics
Find more Zombie Mugs at Zazzle

Special effects for zombie party room will pull the decorations together and make your fall out shelter a hit.



Zombie Apocalypse Table Lamp Walking Undead Dead
Zombie Apocalypse Table Lamp Walking Undead Dead by Sturgils

Dress to impress your zombie guests

All shirts are available for him, her, kids and baby.. There is a zombie shirt for everyone at zazzle.com





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Friday, January 16, 2015

Valentine's Day Home Decor by Little Plaid Duck


Little Plaid Duck is a fresh and fun specialty shop where the designer Amber Sluiter creates adorable gifts and home décor products. 

 This online shop has some really cute things; sock monkey nightlight, floral cards and gifts, geometric and whimsical pattern throw pillows and specialty products such as Walking Dead home goods,  t-shirts and man cave decor. 

  This illustrator also features an assortment of holiday gifts for him, her, kids, dog and home decoration.

Today I visited this specialty shop in search of some Valentine's Day gifts and I found this designers heart collection to be fun.  The gifts that I share with you today are red heart designs however if you visit Littleplaidduck.com you will find other styles and colors for Valentine's Day. Know that this shop has something for everyone and many gifts can be personalized with monogram.


This year celebrate love  with Valentine's Day gifts by Little Plaid Duck. Here are a few of my favorite gifts and home décor items.  View them in this fun polyvore set and then bellow see the listing for each product.  Buy by clicking onto the blue highlighted text. 


Word Art Heart Throw Pillows by LittlePlaidDuck
Look at more Red Pillows at zazzle

Heart Puzzle Pillow
Heart Puzzle Pillow by LittlePlaidDuck
Check out other Heart Pillows at zazzle.com




Black and White Double Heart Pillow
Black and White Double Heart Pillow by LittlePlaidDuck
Check out more Black Pillows at Zazzle

Flying Heart Gift Boxes
Flying Heart Gift Boxes by LittlePlaidDuck
Browse Valentine Gift Boxes online at Zazzle.com








Wrap your gifts for your sweetheart in this pretty heart paper and add a red bow and your presents will look fabulous.


Multicolored Hearts Gift Wrap
Multicolored Hearts Gift Wrap by LittlePlaidDuck
Browse more Red Wrapping Paper at Zazzle

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Fresh Herb Wreath How to and Decor Ideas

It is really cold out today and I am missing my herb garden. I have a few herb plants on a southern windowsill but my indoor garden does not compare to my outdoor garden in the summer. So today I thought if I cannot work outdoors in the garden I am going to make a fresh herb wreath for my kitchen and the aroma from the leaves will be nice.

For this wreath I needed to buy bunches of herbs from the farmers market. I was able to find and buy rosemary, thyme, and sage. These herbs bunches were not inexpensive so I used a bent twig wreath that I had instead of buying one from hobby lobby.
I used 6 eight inch herb stems that were gathered together, I worked the bunch of herbs in-between the bent twig wreath and found I did not need any craft wire to hold them in place.
When all the herbs were attached to the wreath I sprayed then with water to help the herbs to stay fresh. Going forward I will mist the herbs on the wreath daily and they should keep for several weeks. Know that this is an easy craft with big results because the fragrance of the herbs really makes the kitchen have a nice scent. 

Here is a video that will show you how to make a fresh lavender wreath.  Wonderfully fragrant for kitchen, bedroom, or entrance to your home.
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