http://thedecorator.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Decorating Tips en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:28:59 GMT 2009-12-30T17:28:59Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820922&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Most of the parents are thinking about how to celebrate Halloween 2009 .There are lot of fall party ideas. Don't you think that to keep kids happy for few hours is a tuff job? But this is the season when . . . Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:59:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820922&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' 2009-09-21T19:59:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818115&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace The career of a professional home stager might seem really attractive. You don’t need to spend years at the university, you can become your own boss with free time management, the market potential . . . Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:12:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818115&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace mister stager 2009-09-18T22:12:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799927&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace You can occupy a lot of hours in your bedroom . Of course it should be serene and relaxing. Keep the bedroom to the end if you are need to save money. Space is something you need to think about carefully. . . . Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:29:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799927&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace mister stager 2009-09-04T13:29:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795568&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace The best covering to use on furniture has always been leather as it is durable and cozy. Caring for leather is crucial to avoid that trashy feel. Allocating time from day one caring for and nourishing . . . Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:38:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795568&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace mister stager 2009-09-01T11:38:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794503&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Looking for the current furniture design crazes? Industry publications and websites can never deliver the best. To find out about the current fads, visit design festivals: they are still the far best . . . Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:53:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794503&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace mister stager 2009-08-31T15:53:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788278&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Are you changing home, starting out in a new home, moving to a new region or only staying temporarily? The majority of us have to alter the property we call home at one time or another in our lives. Relocating . . . Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:14:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788278&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace mister stager 2009-08-26T08:14:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977752671&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Got this recipe from my mom (Thanks Mom!) and it's delicious! I hope you like it as much as we do - I serve it with coconut rice.   Ingredients: 8 oz. raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed . . . Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:05:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977752671&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Carolyn K. 2009-07-27T20:05:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977752655&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Here is South Florida, sugar ants are an ongoing problem and nearly impossible to control. We have had an exterminator for years who comes out monthly to spray...we use Terro...still the ants come back. . . . Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:50:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977752655&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Carolyn K. 2009-07-27T19:50:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977681383&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace   Marchi Contract is an Italian interior design company specialized in supplying contemporary restaurant furniture all around the world. Its creations are appreciated and well-known all around . . . Wed, 13 May 2009 09:33:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977681383&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace gimmy five 2009-05-13T09:33:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677504&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace I close my eyes and see a cool Sunday afternoon in Bay family ready to spend time in prayer peace, happiness sunshine all the way.       Me wearing  floral black . . . Fri, 08 May 2009 19:10:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677504&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' 2009-05-08T19:10:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644570&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Roman shades add a touch of elegance in your home décor. If you like to sew your own window coverings, you have a lot of choices when considering how to make roman shades. They are an easy sewing . . . Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:39:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644570&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Kit Ambrose 2009-04-02T15:39:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644542&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Redecorating your home is costly.  Replacing all your vertical blinds can add so much to the cost that it could jeopardize the rest of your budget.  Fortunately, there are ways to update your . . . Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:24:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644542&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Kit Ambrose 2009-04-02T15:24:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643795&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Ready made draperies may be quick and easy, but they come with a higher price tag than drapes you sew yourself. If you already have some sewing skills, you can make your own draperie s. Making your . . . Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:28:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643795&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Kit Ambrose 2009-04-01T20:28:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643771&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Layered drapes give a room a formal and elegant look.  They create a beautiful focal point in a formal dining room or living room.   Layering involves using drapes, shades, sheers, . . . Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:12:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643771&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Kit Ambrose 2009-04-01T18:12:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643754&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Many more expensive window coverings need to be dry cleaned, but many can be washed at home.  Check the care instructions before attempting to wash any curtains or draperies.  If the instructions . . . Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:53:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643754&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Kit Ambrose 2009-04-01T17:53:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977635807&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Here’s a view into the dusty process of remodeling our den. There are before pictures and some “nearly after” pictures. I’ll post a few more as we finish up the project. As background, we moved . . . Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:40:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977635807&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace MaryAnne, Director of Member Services 2009-03-24T19:40:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621978&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Curtain rods serve more than one purpose. They are not merely for holding up draperies, b ut can make a statement as well. Draperies with decorative curtain rods appear more professional than curtains . . . Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:39:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621978&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Kit Ambrose 2009-03-12T16:39:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612295&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Shower curtains are often overlooked when decorating a bathroom. People often decide on a theme, paint and even purchase bathroom accessories without buying a shower curtain. Shower cu rtains . . . Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:49:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612295&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Kit Ambrose 2009-03-02T20:49:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977608969&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), window blinds have been responsible for the deaths of over 768 children since 1980. Window blinds are so common in homes that they are often . . . Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:45:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977608969&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Kit Ambrose 2009-02-27T19:45:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977580317&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Few households have a spacious bathroom. In a house, the most common area that is usually put in the least of one’s worries is the bathroom. As long as the area is clean, people won’t really make an . . . Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:33:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977580317&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Brian L. 2009-01-31T10:33:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578561&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace You may not need a complete overhaul in your home decorating. The look of your home can be dramatically changed by making a few changes in the arrangement. The best place to start is by cleaning out . . . Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:01:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578561&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Kit Ambrose 2009-01-29T17:01:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977576307&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace You don’t have to spend a lot of money on home décor. Any room in your house can be updated inexpensively with a little creativity. Paint offers the greatest change for the least investment. . . . Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:00:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977576307&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Kit Ambrose 2009-01-27T16:00:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977575549&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Interior design is not only a great creative outlet, but can save you money on home decorating as well. There is so much freedom of expression in interior design ideas that some people think anything . . . Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:13:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977575549&grpId=3659174697248707&nav=Groupspace Kit Ambrose 2009-01-26T21:13:13Z