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Attention: We are opening up the classroom to other tradespeople to teach their specialty. So if you are interested in teaching or know someone who might be interested please give us a call. We are looking for the following crafts and more...

1. Faux painting
2. Decorative Crafts
3. Floral Arranging
4. Sewing (Window Treatments)
5. Jewelry Making
6. Feng Shui
7. Furniture Making (Small items)
8. Stained Glass
9. and more...

Remember, we are adding classes as we go so be sure to check the web site for updates.

Challenge: The clients wanted their Master Bedroom to reflect the Oriental theme that represented calm and peace, but were not sure how to achieve that look. The homeowners loved their newly angled bed, but did not know how to bring the room together.

Solution: We "uncluttered" the room. The bed had previously been angled in their bedroom which was great. We took their authentic Asian accessories and pictures and made the bed their focal point. Once we angled the Oriental fan above their bed, everything else fell into place. Now the clients can enjoy their new "peaceful" retreat they originally desired.

Irene Woodworth ~ One Day Redesigns, Inc.

Decorating for the 4th is simple. All you need to remember is red, white, and blue, that's it. Wow, this is the shortest article I have ever written! Just kidding, it's not quite that simple, but it is easy.

There are many, many 4th of July decorations out there to choose from but you can get the same kind of look with a lot of things in your home by following a few simple tips.

The first tip is to use the patriotic colors of red, white, and blue. White is easy to use. You can start with white dishes, flowers, or even white painted furniture to build on. I'm sure you have some white items already in your home, so dig them out.

Luckily, blue is a really hot color right now, from pale to navy, so it should be easy to find some blue accessories to work with for a change. Use dark blues as your grounding color. You can make your white dishes "pop" by adding blue placemats or napkins with them. There aren't many blue flowers out there, but you can add a blue bow to your white flowers to spruce them up as well. Or, how about adding a blue runner, vase, or bowl of blueberries on top of your white painted table?

Red can be easily used as your accent color. Use little punches of red to finish off the look of your patriotic theme. For example, add some red candles to a table, a basket of red roses for a centerpiece, or a red pillow to your Adirondack chair.

Next, think of family heirlooms and traditions. A distressed painted furniture piece used outside with a colorful throw in a red check or bold striped pattern would look very patriotic. Use lots of old baskets for displaying or serving food with checkered napkins tucked inside. Hang American flags all over from your front door or porch to your back garden. Cover your patio furniture, swing, or other upholstered pieces with bright colored fabrics in red, white and blues. By adding some hay bails for extra seating, and some old tin buckets for cold drinks, it will give you the feeling of an old country fair.

The 4th is a time to celebrate our country's independence and to celebrate family. Use anything and everything to decorate with that will remind you of the good ole days.

Happy 4th of July!

Lori Brasseur ~ LB Designs