http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog Interior design on your budget Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:42:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A great way to store children's artwork is to make a three-ring binder as a personal art book for the child. After you take the artwork off the refrigerator, put it in the binder. Be sure to label and date the artwork. To show your child how much you appreciate their ... http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2010/07/22/displaying-childrens-artwork/ When in good shape, stucco is one of the most attractive of all materials, but this beautiful material can quickly lose its appeal if not maintained and repaired properly. Fortunately, making simple repairs on a stucco wall or other surface is not that difficult a job, and it is well ... http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2010/07/21/stucco-repair-tips/ Touch Up Paint Proper touch-up of latex coatings is directly associated to several key factors. Some of the more prominent factors are listed below: Sufficient sealing of substrate - Primer/Sealers offer better subsequent topcoat and touch-up properties through proper sealing of varying porosities of sheetrock paper, joint compound and wood trim. Topcoat uniformity ... http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2010/07/05/paint/ Popped Nails and Screws This problem occurs if the drywall isn't fully fastened tightly against the framing, when the framing lumber shrinks or twists, or when an object strikes the wall or ceiling. This causes the joint compound to become loose and pop off the fastener. Before any drywall repairs are made, ... http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2010/07/05/drywall/ Patching Nail Holes and Small Cracks Some walls can be like a pin cushion with dozens of small nails or thumb tacks. After removal, all these holes must be filled with a suitable compound; don’t rely on the paint to fill these small holes. The best patching compound for small holes ... http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2010/07/05/drywall-patchwork/ Fabrics are most important in the Vintage Style Home Fabrics are an important ingredient in creating this style. If you love the old cabbage roses of the 40's you are well on your way to enjoying this style. Calico prints from the 30's and 40's are also used extensively. In the kitchen, ... http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2010/05/28/vintage-decorating-2/ In the bedroom you can transform your linens by sewing crocheted lace to your sheets and pillowcases. Be sure to pile plenty of pillows covered with vintage pillowcases on the bed. Quilts and eiderdown comforters will also help you create the  vintage style look. Shop flea markets for some vintage lamps ... http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2010/05/28/vintage-decorating/ The first step is to clear everything out of the bedroom. The bed can stay, but you may have to move it or lift it to get at everything underneath. After the room has had everything moved out you may notice dirt, garbage and old things that can be thrown away. ... http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2010/04/19/organizing/ Consider the finish of existing fixtures. The best look for a bathroom is matching or complementary hardware and fixtures. If you have a lot of chrome that you have no plans to replace, don't choose gold handles for your cabinets. If you want to match the cabinet or décor, rather ... http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2010/04/19/bathroom-hardware/ Since the selection of bathroom faucets is quite big, it is best to decide on your budget before you set out to buy one. A bathroom faucet can cost anywhere from $25 to several hundred to nearly $2000. Know what you can afford to spend before you spend it. There are ... http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2010/04/18/bathroom-faucets/