Home Decor
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Melamine Dishes Have Never Been This Pretty
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And they are so perfect for summer (or anytime, especially if you have young children) Disposables are expensive. Also, you really would like to treat our planet a bit better and create less waste. But, on the other hand, real dishes are not an option right now, the children are too young and you don’t…
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Tulips: The Flower That Always Looks Right
Tulips might be the easiest flower to arrange in a vase. Here are some tips on how to guarantee you get the most for your money. Tulips have always been up there as one of my favorite flowers, right along anemones and peonies. A bunch of tulips is what I will turn to when I know…
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Yes, Glass Dishes Can Be Gorgeous
They’re dishwasher safe, they match every tablecloth, and they’re so super versatile. A couple of years ago, one of my friends introduced me to the concept of using glass dishes as formal dinnerware. She owns a set of Spiegelau & Nachtmann Bossa Nova plates (they look gorgeous when stacked with a charger, dinner, and appetizer plate). …
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Mid-Renovations? This is the Most Affordable Way to Get Those Custom Bookcases
Wait! Before you put up that sheetrock, think: Do I want a bookcase over here! When I moved into my house about 13 years ago, there were two niches where I thought, “Custom bookcases will be perfect over there.” Somehow, all this time passed, and so many more important things came up. Those two niches…
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12 Fun Dishes to Plate for Just Two (or a Few!)
I have an obsession with dishes. But it kind of ends there. I have my parents to thank for marrying me off with service for 12 for both milchig and fleishig. The downside of this luxury is that I never really have an excuse to purchase a new set. Also, when I think of a…
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We Love These Bed Wraps: Cover Up Those Ugly Metal Bed Frames
If you like the look of an upholstered bed but aren’t investing in new furniture, here is a simple way to get that modern look. There are lots of issues with metal frames and box springs. Bedskirts or dust ruffles aren’t always easy to deal with and they can get messy. Then, they typically only…
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10 Affordable (+ Beautiful) Napkin Rings for Your Yom Tov Table
Napkin rings are an easy table upgrade. These picks are all so well-priced…plus you can get them really quickly on Amazon.
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8 Amazon Items That’ll Give Your Powder Room an Elegant Update
Think you can’t update a bathroom without new tile and fixtures? These are 8 inexpensive ways to add some modern elegance to that small space.
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Hate Those Chairs? This is the Easy Way to Reupholster by Yourself
Did you know that you can paint upholstery using chalk paint? And the results will be great! For years I held on to two upholstered chairs that had seen better days. The shape was great and the seat was comfortable but, unfortunately, too many sticky hands had touched each of them and they were impossible…
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How to Get Beautiful Window Shades on a Budget
Are your windows still covered by paper shades? Is budget standing in the way of a permanent solution? That was me too…until I discovered these. I’ll admit it publicly that I had paper shades for too long. They tear, they discolor, yet they stay up, long after we move into a new apartment or home.…
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