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50 Best Beauty Secrets
By Marie Claire, on Tue Oct 7, 2008 1:52pm PDT Get gorgeous,
glowing and glamorous with this collection of the best kept beauty
secrets. Want more where these came from? Here are
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A Well-Deserved New York City Makeover
By smartnow@ymail.com, on Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:12pm PDT
MEET Margie Raynor, the winner of SmartNow.com's "Back to You" search for a makeover in New York. Accompanied by her sister, Judi, who nominated her, Margie experienced two whirlwind days filled with shopping,... Read More »
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Create Your Dream Bathroom
By Country Living, on Thu Sep 4, 2008 12:46pm PDT
Turn your bathroom from functional space into soothing sanctuary with the latest remodeling options and design trends. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Updating an old stairwell
By Country Living, on Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:31pm PDT
BEFORE
Faux paneling and carpeting glued to the stairs and oak floors prompted homeowners to find an artistic solution to this stairwell makeover.
POTENTIAL
The homeowners knew paint would be an easy fix for the walls and ceilings. They were equally confident that the original oak floors could be refinished (despite being covered with an adhesive) and the stairs restored with new treads and risers.
PURPOSE
The stairwell would become a gallery for a large collection of paint-by-number paintings, adding color and visual interest to this high traffic area of the house. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (13) | Blog
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Chair Upholstery Makeover
By Country Living, on Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:54pm PDT
Have a chair in need of a face lift? Country Living's associate editor, Rebecca Thienes, did. So she learned to upholster at The Furniture Joint in New York City to transform this faded occasional chair into a fabulous find.
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Industrial-Chic Kitchen Makeover
By Country Living, on Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:02am PDT
This Atlanta homeowner injected delightfully unexpected personality with industrial items, many of which were discovered on-the-cheap from sources such as eBay, Home Depot, and antiques fairs.
Patience and resourcefulness turned up nifty solutions:- The newly renovated kitchen is now bright with skylights and glass pendant lights that formerly hung in a school ($20 each at an antiques fair).
- The counter stools were nabbed on eBay ($50 each).
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Put your closet in order
By Country Living, on Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:58am PDT
Conquer closet clutter once and for all! Begin by taking inventory of the essentials that must be stored. Do this as you sort through your wardrobe. Then you can evaluate the space for its real potential. Read More »
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Easy Bedroom Transformations - Room # 3
By Country Living, on Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:49am PDT
Paint can yield the largest change for the least money. The transformation of this boxy master bedroom was realized with a mix of pastels on the floor and walls. The furniture is mostly painted, too, including flea-market finds that benefited from a couple of coats. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Easy Bedroom Transformations - Room # 2
By Country Living, on Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:38am PDT
Second-hand or vintage items are inexpensive to resource, easy to spruce up, and lend a lot of personality to a small space, such as a guest room. Make the space happy and fun, and invite guests to feel at home. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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