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GLAMPING = Glamorous Camping @ Lake Arrowhead, California - June 2012

Loving to decorate as much as I do, we can't just go camping... so we recently went glamping. Which translates to glamorous camping... For more images and to read about it visit my blog ...»
post at the link below:

http://www.anyonecandecorate.blogspot.com/20...

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    Most definitely your wife's idea of camping! This looks amazing!!
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Painting: I am ready to finally paint my little girls room (the one in the photo<) but i had a few questions based off of my

previous painting attempts. 1. The walls are concrete and the first thing i do is spackle the holes and any cracks in the the paint. what i found last time is that after i sanded it down ...»
it had a different texture then the rest of the wall. Also, no matter what i do the when painting over these areas the paint doesn't stick well and bubbles up. What am i missing?

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    Commented on Aug 15, 2011
    Just checking up... how's this project coming along??
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  • BEFORE. . . a bland wall.
  • Transforming this wall with paint draws attention to the graceful curves of the staircase.
  • Two brilliant colors of metallics were used to paint the design over the perfect color for this spac
  • This elegant accent wall makes a statement when you enter this home.
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Paint or Wallpaper? Yes, this project is painted!

There are many advantages to utilizing paint instead of wallpaper:

1) You choose the perfect color(s) for your project. There is no need to spend hours ...»

looking through wallpaper books

2) You choose the exact design to fit the scale and style of your space. The options that are now available with paint are infinite.

3) Walls are rarely straight. Floors and ceilings are rarely level. Using paint allows you to disguise these imperfections by adjusting the patterns as you go. Designs can be placed so they are VISUALLY correct rather than MATHEMATICALLY correct.

4) Measuring for wallpaper can be tricky. This is especially true if the walls are curved, angled or have a lot of fixtures to consider. Mistakes are costly. Any unopened packages can be returned but are usually subject to a restocking fee. If you are short, you run the risk of the additional rolls not being a perfect match.

5) Since wallpaper comes in double rolls, you must make sure to order plenty. I hate to see the excess paper go to waste. I would rather see a leftover quart of paint. Chances are, it can be used for another project in that space.

6) Paint can be repaired easily with a paint brush.

7) If you have ever stripped wallpaper you understand the cost and mess that is involved with removing. A painted wall requires only primer and paint when you are ready for a change.

If you are looking to add spice to a room, you may want to explore the options that are now available with paint.

Visit www.kasswilson.com for more transformation ideas.

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    Wow this looks incredible!
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Design & Décor: Looking for decorative ideas to organize my house.

Lately I walk around and feel like everything is just shoved into any open space...

Price range: cheap - free, and it should be aesthetically pleasing

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    Commented on Mar 10, 2011
    Sounds good, but i want a cubby that's closed - so you cant see the junk. Something with ...»
    doors maybe...? I think its time for another trip to Ikea....

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  • shelves from Ikea

Walk in closet shelving and hanging space

I have a walk in closet that is completely empty with no shelves. My husband is not helping me with this and has been promising for years to take care of this. It's time for me to do this myself. I am going to go to Ikea and buy these wire shelves that hang on the wall. It is much simpler then buying wood and drilling into the walls.----

finally something happened. We had a few options at Ikea but everytime we were ready to buy something it ...»

was out of stock. My husband found these shelves and bought some nice wooden "things" to hold the shelves. He still has to install one more and then finish up the hanging space

Advice:

Dont rely on your husband. Take action and get things done.

If you need to paint, do it before you install the shelves. This is a mistake we made. We will try to touch up around the shelves but it makes everything very nerve-racking.

Materials:

4 X wooden shelves - $55.00

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    Commented on Dec 22, 2010
    finally something happened. We had a few options at Ikea but everytime we were ready to buy ...»
    something it was out of stock. My husband found these shelves and bought some nice wooden "things" to hold the shelves. He still has to install one more and then finish up the hanging space

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