Deb
February 22, 2012

Mirror Mirror on the Wall, the Table, the Cabinet, Etc.

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Posted in All, Decorative Accessories, Dining, Kitchen, Lighting

I’m crazy about mirrors. I use them whenever possible. They don’t require color matching or exact style duplication. They simply reflect and highlight whatever you want to feature. The possibilities are endless. Let’s see some ideas…



Joan
February 21, 2012

Repurposing Your Old Maps – Five Fun Ideas

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Posted in All

In preparation for some upcoming travel I’ve been clearing out some old files of travel memorabilia.   We had a lot of old maps hanging about and instead of just tossing them I decided to…



Cathy
February 19, 2012

Tabletop Design, Simple as 1,2,3

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Posted in Accent Furniture, All, Decorative Accessories

Do you ever wish there were some simple, no fail decorating formulas that you could actually pull off? Sometimes the simplest things seem to be the hardest when it comes to decorating. One of those…



Deb
February 15, 2012

Tips for the Hostess and Overnight Guest

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Posted in Bath, Bedding, Gifts

I enjoyed getting away from the winter weather last week. Naples, Florida was the destination for my working vacation . . . I spent a little time with family and friends and then spoke at…



Joan
February 13, 2012

Happy Valentine’s Day from Our Home to Yours

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Posted in All, Seasonal Decor

Hope your day is filled with all the people and all the things you love the most! (photo from http://www.inspireddesignpublications.blogspot.com/2012/01/more-valentines-ideas.html)



Cathy
February 11, 2012

Pops Of Pink Punctuates To Perfection

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Posted in Accent Furniture, Decorative Accessories, Wall Decor

Valentines Day is just a “heart” beat  away and all things pink seem to come to mind. But, pink can be a beautiful everyday color as well. Admit it, you love pink and if you…



Susan
February 10, 2012

How I found Romance at HomeGoods

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Posted in Accent Furniture, Bedding, Decorative Accessories, Lighting, Rugs

I’m a practical girl. I avoid clutter and believe that the marriage of form and function can and should live happily ever after. So when it comes to mushy holidays, I prefer something useful rather than…



Joan
February 6, 2012

From Colorful Artwork, to a Color-filled Room – How to Go Bold

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Posted in All

Some of you have been asking us for ideas on how to decorate with bold colors (something like the room in this photo?).   A word of warning, the following inspirational design photos use bold colors…



Cathy
February 4, 2012

Classic Furnishings Adapt To Many Styles

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Posted in Accent Furniture, Decorative Accessories, Furniture

I’ve always been a proponent of buying good classic pieces of anchor or foundation furniture (sofas, lounge chairs, tables and case goods). Pieces that have “staying power”. I also like to keep these pieces in…



Deb
February 1, 2012

How to Give Your Home that Safari Feeling

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Posted in Accent Furniture, All, Decorative Accessories, Rugs

Did you read the post by our HG Insider? I am so excited for several reasons. 1. I have a dream of visiting Africa someday, and seeing these beautiful items just grows my dream. 2….



Joan
January 30, 2012

It’s Party Time! 5 ways to beat the winter blahs

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Posted in Dining

With the holidays over life can get a little boring so why not invite a few friends over for a party. Here’s a few of my favorite party ideas to beat the mid- winter blahs….



Cathy
January 28, 2012

16 Ways To Shake Up And Wake Up A Room

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Posted in Accent Furniture, Decorative Accessories, Wall Decor

Why is it, sometimes you see a room and it takes your breath away, when other times, perfectly lovely rooms fall flat (yawn)? What makes a room exciting, interesting, and WOW worthy?  Is it an element…



HG Insider
January 27, 2012

The story behind Africa

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Posted in All, Decorative Accessories

We often talk about global sourcing as a piece to our eclectic merchandise mix – there isn’t a corner of the globe that our buyers won’t explore in search of unique product and exceptional values. Our…



Deb
January 25, 2012

Help for the Color Challenged

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Posted in All

We’ve learned that the Pantone color of the year is tangerine. It’s fun and energizing . . . if you’re at all like me you have no idea if you have a place to use…



Joan
January 23, 2012

“Let Me See That”– Storage Ideas for the Visually Organized

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Posted in Storage

There are many different organizing styles and the key to getting organized and staying organized is to work with your personal style. This week’s post I want to focus on the “visually” organized.  You know…



Susan
January 20, 2012

Creating Your Personal Yoga Space {Namaste}

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Posted in Decorative Accessories, Wall Decor

Let me preface by stating that I’m not a bonifide Yogi. I’m a newbie. But one thing I know is that if you don’t have a happy place to do your yoga (or other exercise)…



Deb
January 18, 2012

Bedroom Ideas for Every Style

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Posted in Bedding, Decorative Accessories, Lighting

Whether you are a little bit country, trendy chic, or a classic romantic . . . it’s possible to express your style in the master bedroom with small changes and updated bedding. I’ve visited a…



Joan
January 16, 2012

A Punch of Citrus Can Bring New Life to your Bedroom

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Posted in Bedding, Decorative Accessories

So, Pantone has named “Tangerine Tango” as the color of the the year for 2012.  There’s a lot of mixed feelings about that since not all of us can wear orange (or live with it)….