Decorating Resources

Decorating Projects & Articles
on this site and other sites.


  • Kid's Curtain Ideas - Curtain designs, curtain rod and hardware solutions, customizing purchased curtains and top treatments...
  • Nursery Furniture - What do you REALLY need? Some money saving tips.
  • Kid's Furniture - Determining needs and making choices. Make a plan before you make a purchase.
  • Teen Furniture - It's a whole other ball game with the older kids, but it's doable.
  • Teen Bedroom Decorating - They are young adults and there are different things you need to consider when decorating their rooms.
  • Kid's Storage - Where are you going to put all that stuff!
  • Lamps for Kid's - Expert lighting tips, how to make your own, how to rewire the lamp you already have and more resources!
  • Child Safety - Kids safety should always be on your mind. Here you'll find resources for first-aid for choking, poison and more. Product Recalls. Putting together a safe nursery.
  • Bedding Sizes - Industry standards for bedding sizes. (which aren't standard!)
  • Using Kids Bedding as a Fabric Source - Ways you can use sheets, pillows cases, shams, bedspreads & bedskirts for 'other' decorating projects. And things to consider before doing so!
  • Decorating the Dorm Room - Some decorating resources to check out.
  • Decorating the Kids Bathroom - Lots of ideas whether they get their own bathroom or whether they share with the rest of the family.
  • Getting the Kids Involved in Decorating

Home Business Info

This is a topic I've recently become interested in and have been doing a lot of research on it. I thought maybe some of you might have your own business or have been thinking of a way to earn some extra money at home, especially if you're a stay at home Mom, or would like to be.

What better way to pay for all that decorating you're wanting to do? I can show you a way you can earn a couple hundred dollars a month pretty easily.

I've come across some really juicy business info resources that I'm going to be listing here. And you know me! I'll have to put in my twenty cents worth as to my thoughts on each of them. So watch right here for more!

  • Internet Marketing Strategies - Turning Authors, Speakers and Experts into Overnight Success Stories. If you already have an idea what you're doing, you can really fine tune your business marketing with these tips and articles!
  • PeachDomains.com - If you've been thinking about getting your own website or want to improve the one you have, this is a great place to start. Great for beginners.

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Projects & Ideas

Paint & Faux Finishes:

  • The list of resources, tips and techniques for stencils is too long for this page, so Stenciling gets it's own page.
  • Lead in Paint - This is the EPA's site article regarding detecting lead in paint, and what to do about it. Visit the Safety page for even more.
  • How to Design & Paint Your Own Murals
  • Painting on Fabric - This is a great tutorial on fabric painting . It's not a difficult thing to do, but there are some special considerations, such as how to prepare your fabric and choose the correct fabric paints.
  • Beauti-tone - A don't miss paint site. They have several faux finish paint project sheets and an endless supply of painting tips and information.
  • MacKenzie Childs - A great web site with some 'really' nice products, that'll give you several painting ideas for your own furniture and other decorative items (in the event you'd rather not spend the cash).
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Books, Video, Magazines & other Publications:

  • Home and Garden Online Magazine - Dreams Alive Magazine provides resourceful articles about home and garden, interior design and decorating, arts and crafts, spirituality and more. We accept article and art submissions and provide beneficial methods of site promotion and advertising.
  • Home Decorating Books at Alibris - Alibris has a great selection of new and used books, movies and music for great prices and you get FREE Shipping on orders of $49 or more! Eligible books are marked with their Super Value Shipping truck.
  • Decorating Books at Deep Discounts - Why pay full price when you can get them at these prices? Even with shipping, it's usually less expensive than most other places.
  • The Awaken Your Interior Designer! Collection. - Now, you can create heart-stirring rooms easier and faster than ever before by using a breakthrough new approach to home decorating. And you get it all in one complete package (Over 1000 photos/illustrations).
  • Homespirations.com - this is a brand new online E-zine from Delta paints. A lot of it is crafty, but there are decorative items.
  • Home Decorating Interior Design Workbook - A Step Forward In Interior Design provides step-by-step instruction within its 60 page e-book. It has been in Family Circle & Woman's Day and was a 1st runner up in the Eppie awards for ebooks!
  • Home Decorating Ideas - This Decorate by Design e-book contains over 130 pages of time and money saving ideas. You'll see hundreds of pictures that make the ideas simple to understand. Make builder beige or "white white" new homes work for you-without putting you to sleep. Save hours of searching bookstores, magazine racks and the Internet, and actually use what you've learned.
  • Designer Endorsed Decorating Organizer - The Deco-Organizer E-Book is a complete organizing and planning package designed to print and keep in a 3-ring binder, pocket folder or accordion folder for decorating and home improvement projects.
  • Decorate on a Budget - This is an e-book which also has an online class you can take. The site has lots of tips and articles.

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Other:

  • If you have a computer, The Artful Crafter is a site with some great crafting ideas, including crafting with your computer. This is something the kids can do to decorate their own rooms!
  • Be Creative at the Creativity Portal! Get motivated to express your creativity! If you are creative at all, whether it be do it yourself decorating, crafting, writing or art, this site is for you!
  • Playscapes™ for Kids NEW! - Visit this site to see a great way to decorate your children's walls. Perfect for childcare centers, doctor's offices, bedrooms, and playrooms!
  • Bratt Decor - A nice collection of photos for nursery decorating ideas and for decorating kid rooms.
  • Decorate-Redecorate - Decorate like the pros using the furnishings you already own! Start a home based decorating business and earn top money while you decorate for others. Create gorgeous wall groupings and hang art the professional way. Their exclusive tell-all books teach you how, a free newsletter and on-going help!
  • All Home 'n Family - is dedicated to your home and family. Here you will find tips for the care and decorating of your home, information for and about various family members and family relationships, and helpful articles, tips and decorating resources for making a better home for your family.
  • Creative Homemaking - More than just decorating resources.
  • Christian Mommies - All things related to raising your family.
  • Do it yourself decorating projects at DIY Decor
  • Digital Color Wheel - This is fun to use. This site also has some online video that you might like to look at, as well as several articles on painting and decorating and using color.
  • Bar stools 21 - bar and counter stools in contemporary, wood, metal, wrought iron, retro, bamboo and swivel styles.
  • Creating Home Decor - the site for do-it-yourself home decorating enthusiasts. Find free DIY projects, resources, articles and more. Sign up for the free newsletter and receive a bonus of 50+ decorating and project tips sent right to your e-mail address!
  • Frugal Home Decor - Your source for easy do-it-yourself home decorating ideas for the entire home .
  • Send Baby related ecards at 123Greetings.com
  • All Links Directory
  • Ruby Glen - Resources for home decor and home improvement, wedding planning, recipes, baby, mom, parenting, family and home

Supplies & Materials for Decorating & Craft Projects

  • Here's a great creative resource to use for getting ideas to paint the walls, or photos for framing for wall decor. Clipart.com. Unlimited access to more than 2,600,000 clipart images, animations, photos, fonts, and sounds!
  • Dick Blick Art Materials has been around for years. I used them as a supplier when I owned a craft shop in Oregon, and I've been in one of their retail stores. All I can say is that they carry an unbelievable selection of quality products and offer great customer service.
  • Denver Fabrics - Large selection of decorator fabric including Waverly fabric for drapery and upholstery at discounted prices.