Tip Tuesday: Add a Touch of Glimmer to Your Home

Tip Tuesday: Add a Touch of Glimmer to Your Home

Love a cozy vibe, but not a fan of loud colors? Look no further. This minimalist touch is perfect for a soft and relaxed ambiance around the house. Plus, it takes little to no time to do! Fairy lights are inexpensive and can be found in any store with a home décor department. We simply strung the lights through our snake plant in no particular fashion - the more undone...

Tip Tuesday: Odd Vs. Even Numbers of Frames

Tip Tuesday: Odd Vs. Even Numbers of Frames

Thinking of hanging a gallery wall? Try hanging an odd number of picture frames or canvases. Why's that? Well, it's easier than hanging an even number and here's why.  An odd number like three is way easier to hang than an even number. You can center the first piece on the wall and then hang the next one either to the left or right side. That's how we created this floral gallery above...

A simple tip that never fails to diagnose a decorating mistake

A simple tip that never fails to diagnose a decorating mistake

  Ever get the feeling that something's wrong with your living room, but you just can’t seem to put your finger on it? Here’s a tip that never fails to diagnose the problem. Simply take a picture of your room. That's right! You’ll be amazed how such a simple trick will help you notice things that you didn’t see with the naked eye. After all, a picture doesn’t lie! Photos...

Hello, Halloween: Wow Your Guests With Your Welcome Mat

Hello, Halloween: Wow Your Guests With Your Welcome Mat

They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, so why stop short at your doormat? After all, it's the first step into your home, so make it count! We love swapping out our décor for the holidays and changing seasons, so it's no surprise Halloween is on our radar. Starting with your doormat is the easiest way to get into the spooky spirit and remind your...

Tip Tuesday: 30 Second Thanksgiving Décor

Tip Tuesday: 30 Second Thanksgiving Décor
Want to quickly throw together some Thanksgiving décor, but don't have a lot of time? This #TipTuesday, we show you how to do a lot with very little in just 30 seconds! See this before and after transformation.

Tip Tuesday: 1 Minute Tip on Hanging Clocks

Tip Tuesday: 1 Minute Tip on Hanging Clocks

Are you a fan of the big clock trend? It's a great way to fill up an empty wall if you're after something other than a gallery wall or picture frames. Pro tip #1: When hanging a big (and sometimes heavy) clock like this one, don't forget to put in your batteries before you hang it on the wall. Seems obvious, right? But it happened to us! We had to...

Tip Tuesday: Build The Look On The Floor Before Hanging on the Wall

Tip Tuesday: Build The Look On The Floor Before Hanging on the Wall

  An easy way to perfect a multiple frame display is to lay them out on the floor to determine the best possible arrangement before hanging. Imagine a vertical line running through the middle of your display. Check that items on either side of that line are visually equal in weight. Balance colored items, light and dark pieces and different shapes for both sides. Move the pieces around until you...

Easy Edible DIY: A Gift That Says You Care

Easy Edible DIY: A Gift That Says You Care

There's nothing like a homemade gift that gives you the warm and fuzzies. It shows that someone went through the extra effort to think about you, and that's what the holidays are really all about. Try this easy edible DIY that requires very little packaging. The best part is that it’s a gift made with love and perfect for Christmas! We kept things nice and simple, and made a healthy granola recipe we...

Tips to create an entryway in a small space

Tips to create an entryway in a small space

This tiny condo is so small that it didn’t have an entryway. So where do you empty your pockets when get home from work? You do it on a shelf like this one. I created a mini entryway with a white round mirror, a funky three-tier shelf unit and a coat rack. It’s a simple, affordable and functional solution. Take a look.  ****(written by Liette, Co-Founder of UTR decorating) Okay,...

Picture hanging tip: how to display your frames

Picture hanging tip: how to display your frames

Gallery hanging pastelsI love sharing tips and tricks with our blog readers - this simple tip will save you time and potential mistake holes too. When hanging more than one picture frame, start by placing your frames on the floor to figure out the best possible arrangement.

Protecting your artwork from sunlight

Protecting your artwork from sunlight

Direct sunlight can damage and fade artwork, but there are few ways you can protect your favorite pieces without having to leave sunny walls blank. One alternative is to replace the glass in your frames with conservation glass or UV acrylic designed to block out harmful rays. This has the added benefit of protecting your pieces from humidity and dust. Most framing shops will have various options available. Your framer...

Picture hanging tip: organized art

Picture hanging tip: organized art

When moving into a new space, consider grouping your art together in a hallway or in a room away from the traffic area. Group like items together such as mirrors, photos/portraits, paintings, kids’ art, canvases and clocks. When you’re ready to hang stuff it will be easier to find the right shape, size and colour of art you need for your new walls. It will be like shopping in your...

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