Considering the amount of time we spend at our desks, it makes sense to have something pretty and interesting to look at, don't you think? You're lucky if you have a window to gaze out of, but those can be limited in office settings. So, if you're staring at a blank wall all day, how about jazzing it up with art and adding accessories to your work space? We had fun with ours by hanging a trendy black glasses frame, a white canvas and a super large clock - after all you need to know when it's time to log off.

*Written by Liette Tousignant, Co-Founder of UTR Decorating So here’s the thing – I’m terrible at math, yet I love numbers! I especially love giant block numbers like these. Believe it or not, I made this modern looking art with pages ripped from my favorite Stendig calendar. This calendar is so beautiful (a piece of art in itself) that I couldn’t bring myself to throw out the “expired” months, even after so many...

Is this canvas hanging upside down? Got your attention, didn’t we? That’s the beauty of abstract art - it’s meant to look beautiful whether it’s hanging vertically or horizontally. Rest assured though, there’s no right or wrong way. It looks great either way! This little bedroom corner was craving more life, so right away we knew we had to jazz it up with something vibrant. When we saw this rainbow...

Written by Liette, Co-Founder of UTR Decorating. When I saw these pretty downloadable plant prints I knew they’d be perfect for my mudroom. The price was right – free. Thanks to Magnolia I created a nature-inspired gallery wall that barely cost anything and looks stunning. Here’s what I did and a couple of tips if you decide to download the printables.   Since I’m always looking for things to frame and hang on...

Hanging pictures with multiple hangers can be a real pain in the butt. There, we said it but with the right tools, it can be a breeze! Hang & Level™ is your decorating partner that allows you to hang your pictures all by yourself without relying on your actual partner for help.   Watch this video below or follow this step-by-step guide on how to hang your picture frames flawlessly using Hang &...

Decorating with maps is a creative way to decorate walls without spending too much money. I listened to my own advice and added style to a big wall without a big price tag.    I picked up these maps at my local tourism office and inserted them into black IKEA frames. In addition to looking great, they’re extremely handy when showing our guests the lakes and tourist attractions around the...

You would think that decorating a small bathroom would be easier than decorating a big one, right? Well, as I recently found out, it took as long to find a shower curtain, towels and art as it did for a bathroom twice the size. Anyhoo, here’s what I did to bring this tiny bathroom to life, and to give it maturity while keeping it looking youthful. *Written by Liette Buying...

If you have young kids, you know that every day they bring home artistic masterpieces they made at school. Up the artwork goes on the fridge to be proudly displayed until the next day when it gets replaced by a new masterpiece. Of course, you’ll end up tossing some and holding on to others because they’re too precious to get rid of. Instead of keeping the best pieces in folders or on top of a dresser, make the most of your kids' pictures by framing them. Buy some affordable frames like we did here, fitted with a plexi-glass, which makes it safe to hang in kids' rooms and also make it easy to rotate the art. Or, have your favourite pieces professionally framed — you'll be spending more money on the frame than on the art, but for truly special pieces it's worth it! Either way, hang the frames throughout your house so you can enjoy them. Your kids will love you for it!

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Whether you’re by yourself, or with a partner, hanging a large and heavy clock can be a real struggle! Since most clocks come fitted with a keyhole, it can be nearly impossible figuring out how or where to hang it to achieve your desired look. Admit it- we’ve all winged it just to get the job done, right? That being said, there is a quick and easy way to deal...

This is the time of the year when buying gifts is on everyone’s mind. You want to find the right gift, but don’t want to spend a fortune while still getting something useful. Here are a few items that we recommend that are sure to please the grandparents, the artist, the decorator, the renter and the new homeowner in your life. The Grandparents Give elegant and classy picture frames that will...

Ok, let’s be honest, how long would it take you to hang 3 pictures in a perfect column like you see in this photo? Probably 15 minutes, maybe less, maybe more. Right? What if I told you you could do it in less than 5 minutes? I’m not kidding, that’s exactly how long it look me to hang these 3 frames when we filmed this video. Watch! How I did it: I hung...

You get back from holidays with hundreds of great vacation snapshots, but what happens to those precious images once you’re home? If you’re like most people, you get busy with unpacking and laundry and completely forget about them, so they sit in your camera or smartphone for months.