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How To Display Fresh Flowers
While the temperatures outside may still be chilly, it doesn’t mean the inside can’t feel warm and fresh! A great way to bring that feeling into your home is to decorate and display fresh flowers! Now, when it comes to displaying flowers, you don’t have to stick to the traditional vase and water as there are so many creative ways to show off your fresh, colorful blooms. Vintage Tins Instead of using…
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Five Reasons Your Home Needs A Valor Gas Fireplace
When you’re considering buying and installing a gas fireplace for your home, the decision process can be overwhelming with all the different options and models that are now available. Between shape, size, look and accessories, you have a lot to choose from, and sometimes it can be hard to find the perfect fit for your space. That’s why Valor tries to make the decision process easier by offering several different models…
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How To Make Homemade Chocolate Bark
When a sweet tooth craving hits, usually we go looking for something quick and easy to fulfill that craving. So what better than whipping up some homemade chocolate bark that you can customize depending on what you enjoy! It won’t take long to make, it can be customized depending on the serving size you need, and it is great to share with the whole family, that is, if you feel…
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How To Style Your Bookshelves
Bookshelves can be an open canvas for decor, treasured books, a small lamp or even your favorite family pictures. So with all these options, it’s essential to make a plan and decide what you want to feature on your shelves, showing off your best and most loved pieces that represent your personality. Color Coding: If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to get styling, start with color-coding. A bookshelf…
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How To Decorate With Red
Red is a bold, sultry color that grabs attention and makes a unique statement in any room. However, the color itself can be overwhelming to decorate with because too much of it can feel overbearing and too little may end up lost in the grand scheme of your design plan. So, to achieve the perfect balance of boldness, it can be essential to plan out where you’ll incorporate this wonderful…
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Q&A: What Is The Safest Way To Decorate My Fireplace?
When it comes to decorating around your gas fireplace, you may have some questions about these items’ safety and the heat your fireplace outputs. So whether your thinking about hanging your TV above your fireplace or a beautiful piece of art, the questions and answers below should leave you with reassurance as you go on to decorate and enjoy your gas fireplace. Is it safe to mount an item such…
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How To Decorate With The Color Of The Year
Pantone has officially announced the color of the year and this year it is classic blue which is a color that can be brilliant in so many different settings. Now, while this blue might seem bold in design, it makes a strong statement and can compliment and work with many color palettes. Keep reading for some inspiration and tips to help you incorporate this great color into your home. Accent…
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How To Display Christmas Cards
This time of year brings lots of incoming mail and usually a few Christmas cards and well wishes. These cards are perfect for displaying around the home, and when they are creatively arranged, they double as Christmas decorations for the season. All of these ideas you can make in your home, and it can be a great project for the whole family. Keep reading to find out how to display…
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How To Make Holiday Gingerbread Cake
When you think of Christmas baking, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For most, it’s easy to think of cookies, pies, bars, bite-sized treats or even homemade chocolate. But one of the most popular items on a Christmas baking list would be gingerbread and usually in the classic form of gingerbread man cookies or perhaps a house! Now, to put a fun and exciting twist on the…
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How To Organize Your Fridge
When you think of organizing your home, you might not have your fridge at the top of the list. While we get in the habit of cleaning and refilling our fridge, what about recognizing it? While it may seem like a task, it can be well worth it for your whole family and your household’s efficiency. Plus, with these quick and easy tips, you might cut some extra tasks out of…