COTE DE TEXAS: Top Ten Design Elements #4

Cote de Texas blogger, designer Joni writes ~ Number four on the list of the Top Ten Design Elements that I love in a house are curtains. After linen, slipcovers, and seagrass – curtains bring so much to a room that they should always be considered when designing a house. Curtains add romance, texture and softness. They can also add jolts of needed color. They bring coziness and warmth to a room or sometimes they add a beachy breeziness. Curtains are tricky though – they need to be done right, executed . . .

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COTE DE TEXAS: Top Ten Design Elements #4

COTE DE TEXAS: Top Ten Design Elements #4

http://lylahledner.blogspot.com/2009/08/cote-de-texas-top-ten-design-elements-4.html

Simple Decorating Ideas with Decoupage

I haven't considered decoupaging for years, until I ran across these very cute ideas at Budget Home Magazine.

Cut out images from postcards, old illustrated books and botanicals, wrapping paper and wallpaper scraps can be used to create stylish accents for your Simple Home.

Simple Decorating Ideas with Decoupage

http://lylahledner.blogspot.com/2009/02/simple-decorating-ideas-with-decoupage.html

Designing for Life

I love color, design and time to create and re-create. If you're like me - sometimes you need some fresh ideas.

Recently I ran across - Kari and Kijsa, two sisters who specialize in creative decor, handpainted artwork, and vintage creations. You've got to go check there blog out here and as they say: join us as we share a laugh, an inspiration, and a fewfabulous finds. Then after you've perused their blog go to their web site here.

Designing for Life

http://lylahledner.blogspot.com/2008/02/designing-for-life.html