Helena @ Design Wotcha!
Blogger | Laguna Beach, CA http://www.designwotcha.comFeatured Photos
About Me:
Manager, Home Decor Store, Orange County, CA I am a left-brain former aeronautical engineer and British expat currently living with my husband in California. Although trained in the sciences, I have had a life long passion for design and love to talk about and share all the tricks and tips I have learnt (the hard way) on my own design journey. "Every house should be a home that reflects you!"
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Cabinets: I hate my ugly spindles under my cabinets. Do you have any ideas?
Update: The cabinets are down. We originally planned on doing it this weekend but we couldn't wait. The spindles were decorative. We took out all the screws and the cabinets wouldn't
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Commentednot sure of the dimensions from these picks but could you take down the upper cabinets, put ...»
Baker's Twine Pumpkins
Add some baker's twine to your home this fall with these pumpkins. These are not difficult to make at all but a little time consuming. Pop in a movie and get started on a few of these for
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Commentedi guess these could be made with wool? they make me want to dismantle that bridget jones style ...»
Make your own no-sew faux Roman shade!
Need an easy window treatment? I developed a way to make a faux Roman shade by using a piece of fabric and three tension rods. You simply double fabric over to make a big piece the width
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Painting: My living room wall, no longer teal...
I just had to repaint it in spite of the encouragement I got from so many. The "teal", even after getting ti darkened was just too neon for me. This is calmer , and while not as dramatic
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CommentedI like this change - seems the perfect earthy color as we head in to winter and still looks ...»
Should I paint my front door white?
Seems like a simple question, but I have been struggling with this for a while. I paint everything else in my house, but for some reason I am afraid with this. These pictures should give
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CommentedLooks bright and fresh and the gold accents warm it up... lovely.
Geometric paint design
6 hrs of taping off hexagons. Benjamin Moore Regal Matte 'Quiet Moments' as base coat. Benjamin Moore Regal Semi-Gloss 'Beach Glass' as top coat
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CommentedThis looks great kyle - love the bold geometric pattern
Elegant Vintage Dresser
This dresser was given to me and although it wasn't in terrible shape it really needed a lift. After stripping, sanding, painting and wallpapering, it has become an elegant stand alone piece.
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Your inspiration board should be inspiring! Here are 3 fab, not drab DIY memo board ideas for your home office.
If you hate clutter, a memo board should be your primary office accessory - the perfect place for all those postcards, magazine clippings and post-it notes. But, rather than opt for the
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How to create a functional laundry room in less than 35 sq. ft. Oh, and don't forget the wallpaper.
With laundry rooms allocated only 47 sq ft on average, getting all your functional needs in a small space can be a bit of a squeeze, but this layout only needs 35 sq. ft... two extras for
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Commentedah the age old problem of 'champagne tastes and beer budget'! i hear you...
Painted Front Door
I inherited a house with a baby blue front door...I painted it Turquoise today and love the change
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