Listener Questions Answered

Today is one of our very favorite topics... listener's questions! We really love hearing from you and helping your solve your decorating issues!

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Gail G asked HOW DO YOU HANDLE THE "UGLY" THINGS?
tape cords behind the furniture
put cords behind curtains
Photoshop them out (if you are a blogger)

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sticky back velcro HERE
cord sleave HERE and HERE
get a charging station to hide lots of cords HERE

Patricia wants to know HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR DRESSER DRAWER?
use dividers
roll your clothes
undies- fold or roll

Sarah Campbel wants to know HOW TO HIDE SEAMS IN FORMICA COUNTERTOP?
We collectively say- just leave it alone. Once all your decor is in your laundry room, they won't be very noticeable.

Jackie W wants to know WHERE WE FIND COLORFUL HANDLE FLATWARE?
I find all my silverplate at vintage shops and swap sales
Try this flatware with colorful handles HERE
and HERE and HERE

AND SHOULD YOU USE A TABLECLOTH AND PLACEMATS
Yvonne says don't make yourself so much work. One or the other. Or a table runner and placemats
Anita says why limit yourself. Do what you love

Amy M want to know DO YOU PAINT YOUR WALLS THE SAME COLOR AS YOUR TRIM?
Anita says if you love your woodwork and want to call attention to it paint it a slightly different color than the walls
Yvonne and Kelly like white walls and white trim. The trim in a gloss or semi gloss.
Watch out for using two different shades of white. Sometimes when two whites are paired together one can look dingy.

Tonya P wants to know HOW TO HANDLE BEDSIDE LIGHTS IN A TODDLER'S BEDROOM WITH BUNKS
clip on lamps are the answer see it HERE
hang creative lights from the ceiling like HERE and HERE

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH MISMATCHED SWITCH PLATES?
YES, they all should match
YES, plastic is fine
paint your switch plates to match your walls
you can match metal switch plates

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Anita & Kelly

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