Saturday, April 27, 2013

I'm Having Some Crazy Computer Problems!

I have NO IDEA what's going on with my laptop! But from the crazy way it's acting, I have a bad feeling it's about to crash and burn.

I need to shut it down and take it to my computer repair guy, pronto!

Unfortunately, that means I won't be able to post on my blog again for at least a week.

I'll try not to be gone for too long, so don't go wandering off on me and then forget to come back!


~ Wendi ~ xo

Monday, April 22, 2013

My 'Staged to Sell' Home Office Makeover


Do you remember my Home Staging Action Plan?  Well, I finally decided to get my butt in gear and start tackling a few of those home selling projects!

So far, I've finished the Spring Cleaning (except for washing the windows), and applied a fresh coat of white paint to the interior doors and trim work.

But, the project I really want to share with you is my NEWLY STAGED HOME OFFICE!  This room had a very blue accent wall and a very personal decorating style.  I started off by removing all of the artwork and accessories, and painting the entire room in a neutral, 'buyer friendly' beige.


To enhance the feeling of a warm and inviting home library, I decorated the armoire and fireplace mantel with a collection of books and englsh ivy.

The artwork I'd been planning to use ended up being too small, and just didn't work in the space.  So, I made a trip to Michaels for some larger canvases, pulled out my art supplies, and quickly whipped up two simple abstracts to take their place.


Even though the paintings are hardly awe-inspiring, they do help create the sense of balance I was looking for, and make the room feel... complete.


So, here's a little reminder of what the home office looked like BEFORE...


And, here's the newly staged, AFTER version.


The room is calm and serene, and even feels larger now.  I have to admit, I think I actually like it better this way!

I guess only time will tell whether or not my NEWLY STAGED HOME OFFICE has that all important, mass market appeal I was aiming for.

And now, it's on to the next project... dealing with our living room's dark and dramatic feature wall!

~ Wendi ~ xo


Thursday, April 18, 2013

My Obsession with Beautiful Blue Rooms


This isn't my first post on BEAUTIFUL BLUE ROOMS, and it probably won't be my last!

In my defense, there's just so much inspiration out there!  I keep finding more living spaces decorated in the loveliest, soft and shimmery shades of blue!  Here are a few of my 'new' favorites...


















Eleni Decor recently posted an interesting article on how choosing the right colour can affect your mood.

I can honestly say that a BEAUTIFUL BLUE ROOM colours me happy, every single time!

So, tell me... do you have a colour that you just can't seem to get enough of?

~ Wendi ~ xo

Monday, April 15, 2013

12 Ultra Chic and Glamorous Home Offices


Are you in the mood for a serious dose of PRETTY?  Well then, you've come to the right place!

In fact, these chic, girly and oh-so-glamorous home offices aren't just pretty, they're absolutely GORGEOUS!






















Are you feeling inspired to add a touch of 'pretty' to your work space?

~ Wendi ~ xo

Saturday, April 13, 2013

creative windows - window decorations - window wallpaper - decorative window decor - creative doors




Decorative windows - walls - doors
Create a relaxing window view when there is no view, or window.



Create a fake, yet calming and beautiful, window view.
 Get creative with your wall murals as window decorations. With a little imagination, this idea can work for any decorating theme. It'll definitely trick your friends!

Add a frame, border, shutters and/or curtains to create the illusion of a real window view.




visit
 murals your way
for a variety of wall mural themes











Window - Walls - Doors MURALS BLOG
Bored with your bedroom door,  need more privacy on those windows, lifeless walls?
 no need to be  ......  as  there are quite a few options available to bring those doors, windows and walls and even ceilings to life .....with .....  indoor wall and ceiling  murals and outdoor wall murals.









Create a fun cloud shaped window cornice














Paint boring roller blinds with craft paints to match in with the bedroom theme. If you are not artistic, stamps and stencils will work just as well.

Both brushes and sponges will work on the roller blinds and vertical blinds


Paint vertical blinds with wall paints to match the color scheme of the room


more pictures here
























jungle leaf window treatments and thatch roof style window treatments, 
work great in 
and for the



lots more thatch roof style window decorations in the Beach Theme Bedroom Pictures Blog



A rustic theme - fun faux window decorating idea

A rustic twig window treatment for the log cabin themed room need not be its natural color, it can be painted to stand out against the background color.









 
Attach artificial vines to the mural vines and extend them out into the room with grapes hanging from them. 
 



Artificial plants can be used anywhere around the house. Steel wires used partially to hold the shape, makes it easy to bend or shape to your satisfaction 




















visit   murals your way  for a variety of wall mural themes













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