BLOG ENTRY MAY 26

DECORATING TIPS FOR WEEK OF MAY 26TH

1. 3 of anything is a collection (kids don't count). If you add to your collection, remember the rule of 1 in and 2 out. For every one thing you bring in, take 2 out.

2. Using tile for important wall areas, such as the kitchen, creates interesting pattern, color, and texture.

3. To find the square foot of your room multiply its length x width.

4. The kitchen is the most lived-in room in the house.

5. Texture refers to the touch, feel of something. For example, there can be nubby texture like that of a wool suit jacket, satin smooth like silk, fuzzy like chenille, and rough like hemp.

6. A quick way to refresh any room is to add lots of texture in the form of pillows, rugs, baskets, quilts, and throws.

7. For more space in a small bathroom, consider replacing the door with a pocket door (one that slides back into the wall).

8. Choose a mattress that is 3 inches longer than the height of the tallest person sleeping on it.

Standard mattress sizes:

Twin 39"x75"
Exra long twin; 38"x80"
Double: 54"x75"
Queen: 60"x80"
King: 76-78"x80"
Cal. King: 72"x84"

9. A cute way to dress up a porch or deck is to put potted plants in a child's wagon. Just roll it anywhere you want on the deck.

10. Consider new ways to use old things. For instance, use old suitcases as tables, a birdbath with a glass top can be used as a sidetable. Tree branches or canoe paddles can be used as curtain rods.

Sheila Swanson
www.MyStageStruck.com