1940`s John and Jane Bedroom

Back to the 1940`s when everything old seems new again. A nursery-bedroom for two kids -- John and Jane featuring walls lamps for reading in bed and wall coverings to minimize finger marks, red linoleum floor with an easy-wash white carpet, a table desk large enough for two. Neatness is encouraged by the built-in storage units beneath the window.

Winsome Way to Display China Plates

This is an especially elegant way to display china plates on a wall. Select the plates and paint color to coordinate with your decor. Take a piece of wood, measured to fit your wall, with MDF and poplar detailing held in place with adhesive. Attach the plates to the art board with plate hooks from the hardware store. Voila. Instant decor that's also totally portable for art lovers living in rental homes.

Decorating Your Space

A nice idea to liven up the look of a lonely and barren wall ~~ Susan Frederick, a Chicago interior designer used nine botanical prints to take the place of one large piece of artwork in the living room of her home. Many of Susan's design ideas are inspired by nature and the use of these lovely botanical prints give an indication of her appreciation of the natural environment that surrounds her home.

Photo from Better Homes and Gardens Decorating fall/winter 2009

Click here for some beautiful botanical prints