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I am an alum of the University of Missouri's Journalism School and for the past nine years, my career has been focused on promoting several different and interesting products and services. Currently, I am a "housewife" and ready to add my unique spin on the world around me.

What A Huge Difference! Paint & Accessories

Written on Monday, February 20th, 2012 @ 12:49 pm

My husband and I moved into our new home last summer; and slowly but surely (with the help of a very handy father-in-law) we are making this house our own.

Now it was time to update our first floor powder room. It’s a small but useful room, that needed a color boost and new accessories. The room was too small for dark paint; and the mirror was very overwhelming and ornate.

I decided that a bright yellow for the walls was the perfect color to brighten up this blah room. Then, we were on the hunt for room accessories to coordinate with our yellow walls. At Lowe’s, I found a wonderful oval white trimmed mirror. In our upstairs master bathroom hung a little shelf above the toilet; and immediately we knew it should be in this bath and it was painted white.

However, I needed an accent color. After long hours on Pinterest, orange became the color of choice. I found orange ribbon at Joann’s Fabrics; and the orange towels plus the potted plant and picture frame/print came from Ikea.

The end result was magical. What a huge difference!! Plus, this powder room was extremely inexpensive to update.

For more room ideas, go to Pinterest and follow ModHousewife’s Home Remodeling & Decorating Board.

Happy Decorating!

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Win A $25 Gift Certificate From “Right On The Walls”

Written on Monday, January 30th, 2012 @ 9:52 am

I have a secret that I want to share with all my readers….it’s “Right On The Walls” (http://www.RightOnTheWalls.com/). This amazing company specializes in unique and personalized decal applications that are perfect for any home, occasion and gifts. I recently transformed my blah laundry room into a unique and creative space with the help of a laundry-specific wall decal designed by “Right On The Walls”.

It’s so easy. I followed directions to measure and install…and in five minutes the room exceeded my expectations. Also, the quality of any “Right On The Walls” decal is excellent. I know that this fashionable wall decor will look fresh and sturdy for years to come. Then, when the time comes to redecorate, my “Right On The Walls” decal will peel off without spoiling the paint.

Today, I am so excited to announce my “Right On The Walls” contest. To enter, upload a picture of a gift, occasion or room that needs a “Right On The Walls” decal to the ModHousewife.com Facebook page. Also, comment as to why there needs to be an update. The winner will be announced on Feb. 15, 2012; and will receive a $25 “Right On The Walls” gift certificate.

Plus, don’t wait for the contest to end. Shop now and receive 15% off your next order with discount code: BR15DCT.  Discover all the amazing products that can turn any ordinary space into a masterpiece!

For more information, ideas, updates and special promotions visit:

- Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RightOnTheWalls

-Twitter   http://twitter.com/RightOnTheWalls

-Emails http://www.rightonthewalls.com/emaillist.html

-Blog http://wallterior.rightonthewalls.com

Happy Decorating!

 

Laundry Room Before

Laundry Room After

 

 

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The Home Decor Must-Have: Chandeliers!

Written on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 @ 2:10 pm

Chandeliers are the hottest new home decor trend! They are no longer just for the entry foyer or formal dinning room. Move over ceiling fans, chandeliers are making their way into bedrooms, living rooms, and outdoor porches; and I just found the perfect chandelier for my laundry room.

Chandeliers give any room an elegant, and sometimes funky twist. They may be extremely formal with crystals and silver. Or you may find an old chandelier at a garage sale and recreate it using bold spray paint colors (see Pinterest for ideas). I have even seen mid-evil cast iron chandeliers ideal for any man cave!

Plus, you don’t have to spend a fortune to give your rooms this elegant accessory. An assortment of chandeliers can be found at Lowe’s and Ikea. Also, I just ordered a beautiful pink chandelier for my daughter’s room from Amazon.com (plus free shipping).

So for a fast, easy and budget-friendly room update, install a chandelier! Happy decorating!

 

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Creating The Perfect Holiday Table

Written on Sunday, November 20th, 2011 @ 3:26 pm

Thanksgiving is this week (Where is this year going?); and Christmas is fast approaching. Even though my family and I will be celebrating Thanksgiving away from home, Christmas dinner will be at our house for the first time this year; and I am so excited. So obviously, I want everything perfect including my dining room table.

It is so easy and inexpensive to create a holiday table everyone will remember. However, understand the rule, “Less is More”.

Here are some simple ideas:

1) Find a tablecloth to enhance your table and the room. Stick with solid colors such as white, silver, red or green. Make sure it is washable. (Target – Retails $17.99 and up)

2) By  using a simple tablecloth, then you can explore colors and patterns with your napkins and napkin holders. (PotteryBarn, Crate&Barrel, Target, Kohl’s, HomeGoods, etc. – Retails $5 and up)

3) It’s always a nice touch to use fine china or holiday dinnerware and stemware. Yes, you will have to probably wash everything by hand, but it’s the holidays. Dress it up! (Found the best holiday stemware at Kroger – $1 per tumbler or glass)

4) Spruce up your chairs by adding chair covers in colors such as red, green or gold. Make sure they are washable. (Kohl’s & Bed Bath & Beyond – Retails $25 per chair and up)

5) Finish the table off with a lovely centerpiece. (HomeGoods – Retails $12 and up)

Apply some or all of these quick and easy ideas to create wonderful memories.

I wish everyone a very Happy, Safe and Decorative Thanksgiving!

 

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High-End Fashion For All

Written on Monday, September 26th, 2011 @ 7:54 am

High-end designers (and celeb-designers) are finally getting it right! Design and price for the masses; and make an even bigger profit on quality merchandise for department stores.

Retail stores are teaming up with high-end fashion designers and expanding their customer base to middle-income shoppers. This is making those designers’ reputations sky-rocket as normal people are enjoying well-made housewares and fashion at reasonable prices.

Isaac Mizrahi was the first big designer (that I can recall) who made an exclusive line for Target. His products were high quality and great design. As his popularity grew, other designers caught on fast. Today, Missoni is the latest designer to offer housewares, clothing, accessories at Target; and those products are flying off the shelves.

But Target is not the only department store joining forces with famous designers. In 2007, Vera Wang introduced “Simply Vera” for Kohl’s. I am a huge fan of this line. Every item I have purchased is fashionable and wears well even after several washes. My new favorite designer at Kohl’s is Jennifer Lopez. Her fashions are what I like to call “edgy/sophisticate” and I can’t wait to wear these new Fall fashions.

So now women (and men) everywhere can enjoy fabulous fashions that were once reserved only for Saks and Neiman’s. Happy Shopping!

 

 

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Simple Way To Add Character To Any Room

Written on Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 @ 8:00 am

Do you have a room in your house that is desperately calling for a makeover? A very cost-effective and simple way to bring out the character of any room in your home is to add some moulding. It adds detail to walls and gives your home custom-built architecture without the cost of a complete home remodel.

Whether wide castings, tall baseboards, crown mouldings or chair rails, this elegant feature will create a dramatic look that you will love for years!

In the next few weeks, my home foyer will be given this special treatment with a white chair rail and picture framing; and then adding a bold navy as the wall color. I know this detailing will enhance the room with simple elegance. Plus, all materials are at Lowe’s or Home Depot.

Happy Decorating!

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Fall/Halloween Decorating On A Dime!

Written on Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 @ 7:59 am

This past weekend, I was on the hunt for unique Fall/Halloween decor for my home. I needed fun, festive wall hangings, mantel pieces, etc. that would not cost an arm and a leg! Thankfully, I hit the jackpot at Sam’s Club®, HomeGoods and JoAnn Fabric & Crafts™.

Sam’s Club® has a full aisle dedicated to Halloween; and you can’t miss out on a multi-colored (black/orange or purple/orange) Halloween wreath that’s indoor and outdoor. It’s guaranteed to make any trick-or-treater smile with delight on All Hallow’s Eve Night! (Retails $20)

HomeGoods’ front department is full of Halloween/Fall decor at wonderful discounted prices. You can’t go wrong decorating your mantel or foyer with spooky ghosts and witches or dried flowers and pilgrims. Plus, HomeGoods is your party headquarters with a large variety of decorative plates, cups, wine glasses and cupcake holders. (Retails $12.99 and up)

Finally, take some time to walk through JoAnn Fabric & Crafts™ stores. Their incredible selection of Fall/Halloween crafts, decor and fabrics is hard to beat with discounts starting at 30% off. They make decorating on a budget easy!

Happy Decorating!

 

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