http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:37:25 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:46:11 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Item-of-the-week-industrial-ceiling-fan?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner This week's featured item is an industrial 56 inch brushed nickel ceiling fan. Why did the industrial ceiling fan make the item of the week?  First, it looks great.  It is sleek and modern, but could go in many different style of homes.&n... item of the week Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:46:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Item-of-the-week-industrial-ceiling-fan?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Christmas-collections?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner photo courtesy of thadz www.sxc.hu/photo/663842Many people have Christmas collections that keep growing every Christmas.  The trick to making a Christmas collection look good is grouping the items together.  Make sure all of the collection... decorate Christmas Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:35:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Christmas-collections?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d13-How-to-decorate-the-outside-of-your-home-for-Christmas-like-a-designer?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner photo courtesy of sandralise www.sxc.hu/photo/445803If you prefer classic, classy, and sophisticated exterior Christmas decor as opposed to blow up Santas, blinking colored lights, and candy canes lining the driveway, then see the suggestions below ... decorate Christmas Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:50:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d13-How-to-decorate-the-outside-of-your-home-for-Christmas-like-a-designer?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d11-How-to-decorate-a-Christmas-tree-like-a-designer?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner Would you like for your Christmas tree to be decorated to be the focal point of your room instead of just a place to hang your family ornaments? See the steps below for instructions on how to decorate your Christmas tree professionally to compliment ... decorate Christmas Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:50:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d11-How-to-decorate-a-Christmas-tree-like-a-designer?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Item-of-the-week-damask-peel-and-stick-wall-appliques?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner This week's featured item is damask peel and stick wall appliques.Why did the damask peel and stick wall appliques make the item of the week?  First, they are temporary.  These appliques can be removed without damaging the wall or leaving a... item of the week Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:05:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Item-of-the-week-damask-peel-and-stick-wall-appliques?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Light-blue-paint-for-an-adult-room?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner Light blue is a popular color in interior furnishings right now, especially paired with chocolate brown.  Since light blue is so popular, many people would like to paint their walls that color but don't want their room to look like a baby boy's ... paint color Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:50:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Light-blue-paint-for-an-adult-room?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Beach-Style?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner Photo courtesy of cazubi www.sxc.hu/photo/664729Many people would like to have a sophisticated  beach styled home but are afraid that their home may end up looking like a cheap seafood restaurant.  If you would prefer to have a home decorat... home improvement decorate design beach Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:24:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Beach-Style?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Memory-walls?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner photo courtesy of ontzy www.sxc.hu/photo/1154982If you have a large blank wall in your home, consider decorating it as a memory wall.  Memory walls are almost like a scrapbook and photo album.  It is a wall that tells a story about your li... home improvement decorate Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:49:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Memory-walls?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Item-of-the-week-antique-jack-sculpture?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner This week's featured item is an antiqued jack sculpture by Glenna Jean.  Why did the antiqued jack sculpture make the item of the week?  First, because it is antiqued.  I am guessing that no two jacks are exactly alike, so it is almost... item of the week Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:51:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Item-of-the-week-antique-jack-sculpture?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d26-How-to-decorate-a-ceiling?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner Photo courtesy of isouthpawi www.sxc.hu/photo/1151752Ceilings are usually the most ignored wall in people's homes.  They are often plain white and stay plain white forever.  Stop pretending that your ceiling does not exist.  Here are ... decorate ceiling Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:22:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d26-How-to-decorate-a-ceiling?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Kitchen-decorating-trends?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner Photo courtesy of Fletcher Design ConsultantsThere are many different trends that have come and gone when it comes to kitchen decorating.  Some trends have been out of style for quite a while, such as harvest gold appliances and avocado green F... trends kitchen Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:45:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Kitchen-decorating-trends?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d21-How-to-decorate-your-office-or-cubicle?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner photo courtesy of ela23 www.sxc.hu/photo/473809Whether you have a home office or actually leave your home to go to work, many people spend more awake hours in their office or cubicle than anywhere else.  Why can't your workplace be as nice as y... decorate office cubicle Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d21-How-to-decorate-your-office-or-cubicle?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Color-inspiration-from-nature--sea-creatures?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner There are so many amazing sea creatures that most people have never seen before.  Many of these creatures have brilliant coloring in interesting combinations that could be used as inspiration for an interior color scheme.  The nudibranch be... home improvement color Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:39:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Color-inspiration-from-nature--sea-creatures?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Color-inspiration-from-nature--the-sky?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner photo by straymuse www.sxc.hu/photo/1206623When was the last time you watched a sunrise or sunset, studied the clouds, got excited over the presence of a rainbow, or remarked on the beauty of lightning?  We often miss these events because we a... color Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:40:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Color-inspiration-from-nature--the-sky?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Toast-To-Texas?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner Texas Tuscan Furniture Designs will be hosting the first ever Toast To Texas on Tuesday October 20th, from 4pm to 8pm.  Local furniture designer Pamela Halverson of Texas Tuscan Furniture Designs will be showcasing her new line, Organic Eleganc... events Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:45:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Toast-To-Texas?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Use-art-to-add-personality-to-your-home?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner   Displaying artwork inside or outside your home helps express your personality.  Art can help create a certain mood in a room.  It can aid in making the room more intellectual, fun, romantic, or any other emotion.  Artwork is oft... home improvement art Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:57:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Use-art-to-add-personality-to-your-home?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Politically-correct-home-descriptions?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner photo courtesy of dimitri c www.sxc.hu/photo/974619When speaking with an interior designer, realtor, or super sweet friend about your current home or potential new home, certain politically correct words may arise.  These words are gentle hints... home improvement politically correct Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:41:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Politically-correct-home-descriptions?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d8-How-to-install-cabinet-knobs-and-pulls?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner photo courtesy of saavem www.sxc.hu/photo/1058127 Cabinet knobs and pulls are both functional and decorative.  They are functional because they protect the finish on your cabinets from abrasion caused by your hands opening and closing the doors... home improvement Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:20:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d8-How-to-install-cabinet-knobs-and-pulls?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d8-How-to-replace-a-doorbell-button?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner Photo courtesy of Amazon.comHave you ever wanted to replace your existing plain doorbell button with a decorative one?   The good news is that it is a fairly simple process that usually only requires a screwdriver.First, measure the screw ... home improvement doorbell Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:42:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d8-How-to-replace-a-doorbell-button?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d5-What-type-of-flooring-should-I-get?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner photo courtesy of pipp www.sxc.hu/photo/72355 There are many different types of flooring to choose from in many different price points.  When selecting flooring for your home, you will need to factor in your budget, kids, pets, activities, slip... flooring Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:41:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m10d5-What-type-of-flooring-should-I-get?cid=exrss-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner