Jenn Greenleaf | April 6, 2009
I’ve been to flea markets and yard sales where I’ve seen old hand rakes mixed in with the various goods for sale. I couldn’t help wondering what the heck people would do with an old hand rake that looked as though it was destined for the trash, rather than for use in someone’s garden. Then [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | February 16, 2009
In our home, there is a lot of blue. A lot. We have blue rugs, blue window treatments, and blue hues in our linoleum floors. We also have a blue striped love seat in the living. Yes, it’s a lot of blue and working our spaces into a different color scheme is in progress. However, [...]
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 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 13, 2009
Even if you’re not artistically inclined, you can create your own wall art. This is important for those of you who are staging your home for resale, or for those of you who are decorating your spaces for an event. Materials needed: 9×13 pieces of stretched canvas (or larger depending on your wall space) Several [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | January 10, 2009
Are you the type of dweller who lives in a place, but does not love where they live? This is not uncommon considering how much we all tend to put into other aspects of our lives . . . our work, our families, our health . . . why don’t we invest as much time [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | January 9, 2009
Rather than hanging shelves with L-brackets, use corbels! These decorative pieces of wood are available unfinished at home improvement centers. Paint them out to match the existing décor and you’re ready to hang them! All you have to do is drive a screw through to the stud (ensuring it is level first), set the shelf [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | November 14, 2008
Do you have a large collection of books in your primary living space? Do you want to create a new look for your room? A simple way to unify the look of a room you’re decorating is to cover over all the books in matching or complimentary colors. Even if this is a small tucked away [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | November 7, 2008
Now be honest, do your spaces look bland and uninviting? Similar to staging a home for sale, there are a lot of quick and inexpensive decorative changes that can be made from season to season. Simple changes really improve the look and the feel of the space and, guess what? You don’t have to paint! [...]
