Bookcases are serious offenders when it comes to clutter. Either the books multiply, and gain friends along the way such as fashion magazines, or we are putting all the things that do not have a defined place on the shelves. As such, revising the contents of them should be a habitual task. If you find [...]

When following the Feng Shui approach to interior design I find the most difficulty in the dinning area. The instruction of using a round, or rounded table gives me great anxiety. While intent on using the basic principles, I find it more than challenging to incorporate such a table for a few reasons. First of [...]

Recently, the term beautiful furniture took a dramatic turn in my mind. When I first read about a group of companies working together to provide transitional mattresses to the victims in Haiti my heart soared. Apparently, a mattress manufacturing company named Anatomical Global has joined with five suppliers to get much needed temporary beds to [...]

For the longest time there was a bit of a downside for the family who committed to kitchen recycling. The containers were either too big and bulky, or just plain unattractive. This was quite a disappointment for those trying to do the right thing, and to teach their children the same lesson. During my most [...]

If you read through a Feng Shui book, you might be turned off by the technical stuff. For example, the Bagua Chart, which is a blueprint for you to follow in order to properly decorate your home or office space. It is a wonderful tool, if you have the patience, and time, to get a [...]

One of the greatest bits of design knowledge available to an individual decorating their home space themselves is the 60-30-10 rule. This handy guideline can make decisions a whole lot easier if you can apply it accordingly. Once you know it, you will instantly recognize how many professional designers use it on a regular basis. [...]

If you are able, a great way to get a glimpse at some of this years finest furniture designs is to attend the Interiors 2010 exhibition. The show is being held in Birmingham from January 24 through the 27, and has something for everyone. The booths will display bedding, lighting, upholstery, high end modern and [...]

In this day and age, it often appears that parents have lost sight of their sensibilities when it comes to childrens parties. Thus, the outcome is great expense, massive waste and setting a very bad example for our kids. Hence, one way to correct this is to insert environmentally friendly products into the party plan. [...]