Decorating with photos adds a personal touch to your home. Photos capture memories and make you feel something when you look at them. I personally like to use photo frames throughout my home, especially in my bedrooms and living areas. There are many ways you can use photo frames in your decor. This post looks […]
Cushions and pillows are a great way to add a pop of colour to your decorating scheme. But what if you want to have a neutral colour scheme? How do you create a neutral cushion collection that works? It can be done. Here are my tops tips for creating a neutral cushion collection that will […]
I love decorating with lanterns. They add character and charm to your home and outside. If you have a lantern but are not sure what to do with it, here’s some suggestions of what to put in a lantern to make it work for your decor. Watch the video or read the tips below. What […]
The first step in developing a decorating plan for a room is to measure and photograph your room. Measurements help when you are planning the layout of the room, and choosing the right scale and proportion of furniture and decor. It takes a little bit of time to accurately measure your room, but once you […]
Decor Coaching is now available at DIY Decorator. For a long time, I have received emails asking if I offer an interior design service. Although I am a qualified interior designer, and used to run my own interior design practice, I’ve been reluctant to offer that sort of service again. You see I honestly believe […]
I love seeing all the photos of your homes on the instagram hash tag #glimpseofmyhome. So many of you have created beautiful, meaningful spaces. Here are some of my favourites from February, 2017. I totally get how Alison feels on clean bathroom day. Visit @ali_hoopsandco I’m all about decorating small spaces one at a time. […]
Decorating your own home can be a rewarding and frustrating challenge. Sometimes it’s important to look back, and reflect on where you’ve come from and what you’ve achieved. Decorating a home is a gradual process. Your tastes and styles change over time. Here, I’m sharing my decorating journey. I’ve been renovating and decorating for 20 […]