Teens Room

Teen rooms can be a real challenge. The mosr important thing to remember whe decorating or redorating a teen room is to keep an open mind and listen to your teen's thoughts regarding her own space.

Elements of the simple and using trendy accessories to enchance not overpower the room.

• Update your teen's furniture with a coat of paint or other decorative touches.
• Turn a small table into a cool make-up vanity by painting it to match the room's decor.
• If your teen opts for a deep color on her walls, acccent the room with a few bright accessories to bring a sense opf warmth to her space.
• Use colorful bed linens to bring decorative elements together.
• Looking for a little height and drama? Think vertical stripes in vibrant colors.
• Don't affiliate worn out wall-to-wall carpeting instead opt for a low maintenance painted floor with throw rugs.

How to Lengthen the Life of Your Flower Arrangement

• Keep the vase filled (or floral foam soaked) with water containing a flower food provided by your florist. Flower foods make flowers last longer but it is important to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet. Most packets are to be mixed with either a pint or a quart of water. Flower foods should not be diluted with more water than is specified on the packet.
• If the flower food solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely with properly mixed flower food solution. If possible, re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife. Be sure to use a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems. Immediately place the stems into solution.
• Keep flowers in a cool spot (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit), away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, or on top of televisions or radiators. (Appliances like televisions give off heat, which causes flowers to dehydrate.) Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions.

Flower Arranging Tip

Cut floral wire and make it into a ball.

Place floral tape inside bottom of vase.

Put the wire on top of the tape to secure cut flowers.

Creative Floral Displays

Toothbrush Holder Vase
Enclosed toothbrush holders are perfect for arranging small flower displays. Add water to the cup half of the holder, replace the top, and slip flower stems through the toothbrush holes.
Crate and Carry-All Planters

Old toolboxes, milk bottle carriers and other interesting carry-alls are suitable containers for small potted plants. Mix a variety of plants or plant colors in each partition of the container for a dazzling springtime display.

Dress Up Your Bath

5 Ways to Dress up Your Bath, in a Flash, for Little Cash!

Often the bathroom is one of the most overlooked rooms in the home when it comes to decorating. We tend to see it as a utilitarian space, even though we spend quite a lot of time here. Tips on turning your bath into a relaxing and soothing to retreat yourself and your guests, without spending a lot of cash.

• Paint the whole room, including the ceiling a deep, rich color. Even though this is a small room, a deep color on the walls allows them to fade away, and at once makes the room cozy and seems more spacious.
• Get rid of the clutter! If you can’t get most of the makeup and shaving cream under the sink, pick up a few baskets and corral them in.
• Make sure there is a hamper. If you are short on space, use the kind that hangs on the back of the door. A large drawstring bag would work for this also.
• Dress up that large frameless mirror. Hang swags of fabric from cup hooks to hide and soften the edges of the mirror, and to give it a "frame". Or actually use cut lengths of 1x4 lumber, and attach them to the wall over the edges of the mirror to simulate a real wood frame. You can paint or stain them as well to coordinate with your cabinets.
• Speaking of cabinets, how about giving them a quick redo.
  Paint them black for a sophisticated look, or white with sponge painting for a country theme. Try any of the hot faux finishes. You can even paint the Formica counters. Just clean well and use a special primer first such as BIN. Then seal with 4-6 coats of polyurethane after the paint dries. Should last for years!
• Lastly, add some detail to the room. Sew fabric edging to your towels, add a shell for a soap dish, and stitch up a pretty shower curtain to cover that vinyl one. If you have natural light in the room from a window, add a plant or two.

Tips On Decorative Lighthing For Beautiful Home

One of the most beautiful, elegant and dainty form of lighting is chandelier lighting. A chandelier of the right kind and size can add a whole new dimension to a room. There is no doubt that a chandelier light adds to the elegance of a room. For the chandelier lighting to have the right impact on the room and its décor, the chandelier light must be hung properly. Here are a few tips to follow while hanging a chandelier light:

• A chandelier being hung in the dinning room must be placed in the middle of the dinning table and the room.
• It is best to buy a chandelier that is about a foot smaller that your dinning table.
• It must be placed at a distance of at about 48 inches from the edges of the room.
• If your ceiling is 8 feet high then the chandelier should be hung about 30 to34 inches above the dinning table.
• Light from the chandelier bulbs that are just above a person can be hot and uncomfortable.
• Do not use bulbs with high wattage, as they will cause excessive heat.
• Use a wall dimmer to control the intensity of light and to set the mood.
• Placing a chandelier in a lobby or foyer is an excellent way of demarking the interior of the house from the exterior.
• While fixing a chandelier in the foyer hang it at a height that it illuminates stairways clearly.
• Chandeliers hung in the lobby can be broad and longer than ones used in dinning rooms.
• Conceal the wire or chain of the chandelier with some pretty fabric. Use fabric that is thrice as long as the chain and it will give the chain a beautiful bunched up appearance.

Feng Shui Tips

DO's for Kitchen Feng Shui

Use your stove as much as possible. The stove represents your ability to maximize your potential. The more often you cook, the easier it will be to take advantage of opportunities for health, wealth and romance.

Keep fresh food out for people to enjoy. Displaying healthy food lets people know that your kitchen is a place to be nourished and nurtured. A bowl of fresh fruit will support your emotional and physical health.