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...

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,...

OMG! It’s that time of year again, when the house gets turned upside down to make room for holiday decorations. I absolutely love the holidays but honestly, sometimes I need a little inspiration or “a kick in the pants” to get started.  If you feel that way too, you’ll love this article. I’ve been researching ideas on how to decorate my Christmas tree because I want to do something different...

If you are struggling to find the perfect gift for your loved ones, why not invest in high-quality picture frames and make the most of your special memories. It could be family photos, pictures of the kids to give to the grandparents, a graduation photo, a photo from a trip, the family pet, artwork the kiddos made - they are all unique masterpieces. Good classic frames will last a lifetime...

A gift is not complete without a pretty bow to steal the show. Now that most of us are in full holiday mode, knowing how to tie a perfect bow is a very handy skill to have. If you don’t know how, don’t worry, because after watching this quick video you’ll be a pro. So let’s get some ribbon and get started! To help you master the art of tying pretty...

Arrrggh… it's so frustrating when you can’t peel a price tag off a picture frame by just pulling it off. Even after trying to scratch it off with your nails, you still end up with a bit of the tag leftover, sticky residue and ruined nails. Well, we’ve found the best remover for stickers, it’s called Goof Off, which is a medium-high solvent. No, no, no, don’t judge the product by...

We've seen our fair share of posters over the years: movie posters, music posters, horse posters, cat posters and Barbie posters. When you have kids, poster hanging is like a rite of passage. Each time a new poster emerged, we'd worry about our walls while the kids worried about damaging their precious posters. So is a win-win possible? How do you hang posters (or anything light for that matter) without...

If you hate hanging pictures, you’ll LOVE these frames! Meet our brand new Place&Push® Frames. At first glance, Place&Push Frames appear no different than any other frames. The big difference? You guessed it – you place them, push them and you’re done! These frames completely eliminate the need to place, mark and install hardware – you simply push the frames into the wall to hang them. It may sound too good to be true, but that’s exactly...

One of our favorite times of year is almost here, which means it’s time to get your home ready for all the festivities to come. We can't wait for Thanksgiving, one of the warmest family holidays of the year.Getting the house ready for Thanksgiving doesn’t have to take a whole weekend. A few pumpkins here and there, a flag banner, and you’re ready to go! When pressed for time, just...

If you’re planning a Halloween party and are looking for quick decorating ideas, we’ve got you covered. Decorating for Halloween doesn’t have to mean hours spent carving pumpkins. Here’s a fun décor idea that takes minutes to execute and delivers tons of wow factor with zero carving. This lantern display is colorful, playful, and creates a "boo"-tiful focal point. It would also look terrific in an entryway to welcome guests,...

One of the best ways to add curb appeal to a house is by painting the front door. That's exactly what I did to spruce up my summer cottage and now the new purple front door is truly the focal point of the house.