Articles by Linda Merrill
On Trend: Nautical Salvage
Posted by Linda Merrill | Mar 13, 2013Trends come and go. That is their inherent nature. Currently a big trend that we all hope will stay is the recycling of materials. What was old is very much new again. Another hot trend...
Brilliant Room Divider Ideas
Posted by Linda Merrill | Feb 27, 2013Studio apartments can be cozy and easy on the budget, but there is no question that they pose a certain organizational challenge. There is a need for division of space and use, while...
DIY Upcycled Light Fixture Bases
Posted by Linda Merrill | Dec 21, 2012One of the most decorative and yet utilitarian items for the home is the lighting, in particular decorative lighting such as table or floor lamps and hanging fixtures. While the standard...
Do It Yourself: No-Sew Pillow Covers
Posted by Linda Merrill | Nov 19, 2012I’m a sucker for pretty decorative pillows on the bed and sofa and all my decorating projects usually include several that I’ve handmade specifically for that project. There...
How to Select a Sofa
Posted by Linda Merrill | Nov 19, 2012When decorating a living room or family room, the sofa is usually the largest single piece of furniture in the space and is considered the “anchor” of the room. Befitting...
DIY Word Wall Art Ideas
Posted by Linda Merrill | Oct 24, 2012One of the easiest and most economical ways to add personality and artwork to one’s home is to do it yourself. Art projects can be fun family projects or personal journey’s...
Clever Uses: Buttons, Baubles and Beads
Posted by Linda Merrill | Oct 22, 2012Most of us have a drawer, box or other spot where we throw slightly damaged, or even perfectly good, bits and bobs that we’re not quite sure what to do with. An old brooch that...
Budgeting to Decorate a New House
Posted by Linda Merrill | Oct 16, 2012Over the years, I've had many clients, or potential clients, who purchased a new house without planning for the cost of decorating it. This isn’t just about pretty fabrics either;...
Alternative Vegetable Jack-o-Lanterns
Posted by Linda Merrill | Oct 03, 2012The tradition of the “Jack-O-Lantern stems from England, Ireland and Scotland where ghostly flickering lights, a natural phenomenon known as “ignis fatuus” or “fool’s...
No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
Posted by Linda Merrill | Sep 27, 2012As autumn sets in, the nights are cooler and days are shorter, and pumpkins are waiting in the pumpkin patch. Our fall tradition...