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Spring Blossom Goodness

Posted by Eldon Kartchner - May 2, 2012 - Ideas and Inspirations, Make It A Home
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The gorgeous spring blossoms that come out on trees everywhere can be a resource for beauty in your home, too! Take your clippers out to your yard, or even the local park, and grab a few branches. Don’t be afraid to go big and long; be brave about trying this arrangement, it’s almost impossible to [...]

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Go Crazy With Trim!

Posted by Eldon Kartchner - March 7, 2012 - Ideas and Inspirations, Make It A Home
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The idea is simple, and the concept is in the title, but I love, love, love this. Use more trim! Simple block trim, or gorgeous detailed pieces, trim comes in wood, composite, and instantly useable vinyl. We use it for crown mouldings, chair rails, and baseboards. But have you considered framing out otherwise plain windows? [...]

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Utilize Outdoor Lighting Inside

Posted by Eldon Kartchner - June 23, 2011 - Ideas and Inspirations, Make It A Home
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Here’s a thought… use unexpected things in non-conventional places. Like this: The typical bathroom light is so often the long bar, or hanging 3-4 bulbs. They function well for the needs of a typical space. But with a little willingness to stretch the bounds, let yourself consider all the options for lighting in the store. [...]

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Ball Wreath

Posted by Eldon Kartchner - February 25, 2011 - DIY, Ideas and Inspirations, Make It A Home
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Surely you’ve seen these around. Christmas ornament wreaths show up all over the place in December. But have you considered making your own in colors to match your home for year-round wall decor?? Pick up several extra ball ornaments after the holidays; you may even want to try different sizes together. It takes a little [...]

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Display Your Kids’ Art

Posted by Eldon Kartchner - November 7, 2010 - Ideas and Inspirations, Make It A Home
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I didn’t know this idea was particularly innovative, but just in case it’s new to you, I’ll be glad I shared. See, I can’t stand a cluttered, covered fridge. Works of art and various paper scraps littering the real estate on the front of my icebox are an eye sore and an annoyance, I think. [...]

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