Lynn Cressy asked:


Are you looking for home decorating tips to help you feel more focused on your latest decorating project? Here are a few ideas to get you “back on track.”

First of all, where are all of your home décor accessories? Are they scattered among several closets and drawers around the house? Consider setting up an “accessories closet” which will hold all of the items you are not currently using. This might include such objects as candles, candleholders, vases, bowls, floral arrangements, and trays. The “accessories closet” should also hold practical, everyday necessities such as scissors, tape and floral-arranging materials as well as a tool-box containing common household tools.

Imagine how easy it will be to change the home decor in a room when the seasons change. Just look in the “accessories closet” for a touch of fall decor to replace that summery flower arrangement. Now that makes home decorating fast and easy!

Another home decorating tip is to add height to accessories on a table which makes them more attractive to the eye. Try using a small stack of books mixed in with other home decor to add interest to the display. You might also set a small novelty item on top of the books.

Twigs in pottery vases make quite a statement and are very easy to assemble. These “bare branches” might be bamboo, willow twigs, cattails or unique, rustic branches purchased in a floral or craft shop. A large vase and branch arrangement looks great sitting on the floor and can be an attractive “filler” for a bare corner.

Keep in mind the home decorating rule of arranging home décor in odd numbers. Three small baskets on a table, five small framed prints on a wall, and seven tall, slim candleholders over the fireplace—you get the idea! Arrangements of three, five, or seven are more attractive and pleasing to the eye than groupings of two, four, or six objects.

Enjoy seeing your decorating projects take on a new life by mixing ingenuity and imagination to make home decorating easy and fun.

Lynn Cressy asked:


Are you thinking about redecorating your home but are limited on time and money? If so, here are several quick and easy home decorating tips to add a refreshing sense of style to your home.

*Flowers and Plants – Every room of your house can benefit from the freshness of flowers and the beauty of green plants! Flowers and greenery bring immediate life to any room and prove to be a popular home decorating tip. Whether you prefer fresh, silk or dried flowers and greenery, choose (or create) arrangements that complement the overall décor of each room.

*Window Valances – Dress up bare windows or windows with blinds with valances. This home decorating tip is a simple way to add a decorative touch of color to any room; you will find a wide variety of ready-made valences in department and home decorating stores.

*Throw Rugs – What a great way to add color to any floor even if your floors are carpeted. A throw rug with vibrant colors or unique patterns gives a room a different look and is an “easy-to-do” home decorating tip. Throw rugs can be used as wall tapestries as well as area rugs!

*New Lighting – Combine direct light from a new light fixture or table lamp with the indirect light already present in a room, and you will add an inviting atmosphere to any room.

*Candlelight – Consider the home decorating tip of adding the magic of candlelight to a room by creating a “candlescape.” While one glittering candle adds a warm radiance to a room; a grouping of several candles creates drama. Choose from a cluster, a row or a collection of candles in different shapes, sizes, and colors to create a mesmerizing allure.

These easy home decorating tips are aimed at everyone that strives for a comfortable, stylish home without spending too much time or money in the process. Take a bit of time over the weekend to get started with these easy home decorating tips.

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