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We decorate the table, the mantel, the tree, and even the outdoors. Often we overlook a large expanse just dying to be brought up to the holiday celebration.

There is no better way to refresh the look of a room than with new window coverings. With just one day and $100 (or less depending on fabric). a new room will emerge.

Adding flair to the home can be as simple as making very minor adjustments to the furniture pieces already present in the home.

The recently redecorated Hôtel Kléber near the Arc de Triomphe and the Trocadéro now abounds in a mélange of Parisian curios that some may find a trifle overwhelming.

Know the difference between stalactites and stalagmites? Just stop at any of these caverns open year-round, and where bad weather is never a problem, for the answer.

To make sure your window treatments look their absolute best you need to make exact measurements.

Determine the curtain panel length. Then cut and sew the bamboo sheet fabric into fantastic designer look curtain panels at a fraction of the cost.

The twenty year life of the Czechoslovak Republic from its birth in 1918 until its death at Nazi hands in 1938 saw a revolution in architecture, much of it residential.

If you are travelling to Brighton England, visit the Chinese inspired Music Room in the Royal Pavilion which is completely restored after fire and storm.

Halloween costumes for kids do not need to be expensive and store-bought. With some creativity, some of the best costumes can be made at home.

Specializing in a niche market is a profitable step for many upholstery shops. Specializing does not rule out other types of upholstery. It opens doors to lucrative work.

Understanding how bed bugs bite may mean the difference between bring them home to feast on your family and leaving them out in the cold.

Portuguese palaces, castles, fortresses, manor houses and monasteries provide places to stay for travelers seeking historical settings, while enjoying charm and comfort.

Shopping for curtains is confusing! Here are some hints on measuring and layering that will make dressing your window simple and fun!

The formal analysis of Poussin's history painting clarifies how and why this work acquired canonical status in western art.

Tween girls love their bedrooms. It should make a statement about who they are and what they like. Here are some bedroom decorating ideas for your tween girl.

Knowing the effects of yin and yang in different parts of your home goes a long way when choosing design features.

The safety of a child should be considered in all areas of the home, but children's bedrooms need to be of highest priority for any parent or grandparent.

Freshly washed and ironed curtains, dry-cleaned drapes and dusted mini blinds are the finishing touch in a sping-cleaned room.

I promised I would give you Craft Book reviews and I always keep my promises. Here is one work looking into by Marcelle Costanza on crafting using the computer.

Many people borrow a crib for visitors during the holiday. Be careful - check to be sure it is safe. Deaths have occurred in old cribs and many have been recalled.

Drawing clothing is an essential part of figure drawing. The artist should know how to translate the folds, wrinkles and creases they see into convincing lines on paper.

If you're looking to make a change in your home décor, you don't need to look very far or spend a fortune--just invest in a few kitchen dish towels..

A flat bamboo bedsheet ,sewing machine and minimal sewing skills are all that is needed to make these attractive, eco-friendly curtain panels.

This 16-room mansion built in 1812 for a Maine shipbuilder is swimming in charm, old-fashioned details and opulent decor -- as well as modern, luxe amenities.

Nature inspired home decorating is making a big comeback with a return to home decor that includes nature based colors and recycled, sustainable materials.

The theme is "FAbulous" as L'Oréal Toronto Fashion Week takes over downtown Toronto once again to showcase Spring and Summer 2009 collections and trends.

Practicing is important, but many music students waste their time by practicing in ways that simply do not help them improve. This article provides some productive tips.

Solving the problems of exterior noise requires awareness, common sense, and a simple know-how of basic construction techniques.

Leave Winter behind and let the wonder of Spring permeate your home.

It can take years to train/prepare to become a professional interior designer. There are many jobs in the home design industry that do not require formal training.

With stalactites, stalagmites and helictites, plus more exotic geologic phenomena, Lehman Caves offer a cool activity in the western United States every day of the year.

For anyone planning to renovate and take advantage of the Canadian Action Plan's Home Renovation Tax Credit, know which projects are not eligible.

The Victorian era influenced a wide range of design disciplines such as architecture, clothing, exterior and interior decorating.

Decorate your home with a touch of the beach to make it summery and fun for the season. Use these 10 decorating tips to bring the beach home.

Like most theme cafes, Alice in Wonderland Café is all about the atmosphere. A Tokyo restaurant that's unique and unforgettable, stop here on your travels to Japan.

Factory Nights, a concept developed by Rednile Projects Ltd., have been bringing artists in north-east of England together for the past couple of years.

Stay at the beach all night when your master bedroom looks like a beach front oasis

The traditional fairy tale gets the non-traditional treatment as an animated princess is sent to live-action New York City where they supposedly don't have happy endings.

Sunday school pins, Girl Scout patches, name tags, handmade pom-pom necklaces and ID cards are just a few of the items typically found in the family junk drawer.

Interior decorating ideas to beautify your dorm space.

The French painter Elisabeth-Louise Vigée-Le Brun (1775-1842) managed to forge a career and earn a living as a professional artist in the patriarchal milieu of the time.

Whether it's for a party, a classroom or just for fun, decorating for Halloween adds to the fun and festive holiday atmosphere.

John Philip Kemble was one of the finest English actors of the early 19th century. The NPG has acquired a portrait of Kemble by well-known portraitist Sir Thomas Lawrence

The Vancouver Museum curates La Belle Epoque, a women's fashion clothes exhibit. Near the turn of the century, female style was altered after WW1.

The work of masterful Italian artist, Leonardo da Vinci, comes alive on the pages of this book, claimed to be the definitive guide to the artist's paintings and drawings.

French design is largely defined by Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. What are the main differences between Baroque, Rococo and Neo Classic French furniture styles?

Window treatments don't need to be expensive or difficult to make yourself. The following no-sew ideas will help you create curtains that give your windows a new look.

Togo dresses come into their own this season with a younger, fresher feel. Above-the-knee hemlines and bold bright colors give them a very modern look.

Mycenaean clay figurines of 1500 B.C. are a puzzle to art historians.