Jenn Greenleaf | January 31, 2009
Earlier, I was watching one of those shows on channels like HGTV and DIYNetwork where they show all these different gadgets and gizmos meant to improve your home, as well as add a little bling. Well, I saw some pretty weird things for the bathroom. The one that stood out to me the most was [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | January 30, 2009
Something as simple as window-shopping can produce a wealth of home improvement ideas: Visit manufactured home companies to see ideas about how fireplaces look, wood choices, color choices, bathroom layout’s, and more. Visit home improvement super centers to see a wide variety of kitchen counter and cabinet displays, door and window displays, and gardening set-ups. [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | January 29, 2009
I love using baskets for storage, as decorative elements, and so on. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing, though. A couple of months ago, I was looking around my house and I realized that, in just about every nook and cranny . . . I had a basket full [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | January 28, 2009
“Why did you do that? Its so weird!” Do you hear this often when you make choices for the paint, décor, and furniture in your home? Does it just roll off your back, or does it bother you? Honestly, when it comes to the style and décor of your home, it’s truly a reflection of [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | January 27, 2009
Do you want to inject color into your space, but you’re afraid to make a commitment to paint, fabrics, or decorative items? Don’t worry; you’re not alone on this. A simple way to inject color without making a commitment is with water. Yes, just add water! Pick up some fish bowls, vases, urns, or other [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | January 26, 2009
There’s always one element in a room that you absolutely love. It could be something as small as a throw pillow or something as large as your big screen TV. When doing a room makeover, be inspired by what you love! Turn your room into a space that reflects the true you, rather than what [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | January 24, 2009
Remember when you were growing up and that temptation to color on your walls was eluded by your parent’s warnings not to do so? Well, now that we’re adults, we can write and color on our walls without giving a care or a worry in the world! What am I talking about, right? Rub-on’s and [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | January 23, 2009
Are you running out of space for your things? This is not uncommon, particularly for large households with a lot of seasonal storage needs. Seasonal storage includes clothing that is stored from season to season, holiday decorations, blankets, linens, and so on. There are a number of solutions for this problem, including under the [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | January 22, 2009
Rather than waiting for the spring weather to hit, why not start going through things now? I don’t know about you, but I get a bad case of cabin fever every year. Part of what helps get me through that is preparing for the warmer weather by hauling out a bunch of what I no [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | January 21, 2009
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and, if you’re the type who likes to create a romantic environment in your home, it’s not too early to start. Here are some ideas: Keep fresh flowers on as many surfaces as you can. Bring in some toss pillows and blankets with floral patterns. Add some lace [...]
