Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Feb 8, 2012, 2:32 am
Continuing the series about decorating with Feng Shui, today’s article will focus on the various elements and how they’re reflected and used in home decor.  If you missed the introductory article about Feng Shui, you can read it here. Elements In Feng Shui the elements represented are:  Fire...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Feb 1, 2012, 2:01 am
Valentine’s Day is just two weeks away!  This year instead of single use paper decorations, consider home accessories with heart – ones you can use all year ’round!  Show your home and family a little love through your decorating.  This post is filled with ideas to get your heart-felt dec...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jan 25, 2012, 2:04 am
Much has been written about Feng Shui and using it in your home decor to increase positive energy and create peaceful, harmonious spaces.  Over the next few weeks I’ll give you the cliff notes version.  As with color, proportion and scale, or many other design elements, the topic can be complex....
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jan 19, 2012, 2:10 am
The New Year always seems to inspire many of us to organize our homes.  Maybe it’s the fact that the weather keeps many of inside so we have time to peruse our spaces, noticing what’s accumulated through the past year.  Perhaps it’s because we’re looking ahead to 12 new pages on the ...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jan 18, 2012, 2:10 am
Your Decorating Hotline is officially joining the protest against Senate Bill 968: the Protect IP Act that is coming before the U.S. Senate next week. If this bill is passed it will jeopardize internet freedom and shift the power of the independent web into the hands of corporations. We must stop i...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jan 11, 2012, 2:14 am
Every year there are multiple sources vying for “color of the year”.  Most paint companies choose one, designers tout them, retailers embrace them.  Pantone is an internationally recognized color source and every year they pick and promote their color of the year. Color of the Year This year...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jan 4, 2012, 2:10 am
The New Year for many people means a fresh start, a new page, and a list of resolutions.  I previously wrote about 6 key decorating resolutions.  This information is timeless so check it out if you’re a a list or resolution maker, someone who likes to plot a plan of attack and accomplish dea...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Nov 2, 2011, 3:10 am
You spend your time and money picking the perfect wall color, hanging beautiful drapes to highlight the windows, arranging comfortable furniture so it’s cozy and inviting, decorating with lovely art and highlighting each room with interesting accessories.  But do you spoil it all by letting yo...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Oct 26, 2011, 3:07 am
Who’s the fairest one of all?  Using mirrors is a long-standing way to solve a multitude of home decor problems.  Sometimes it’s too easy, too slick to use a mirror as the design solution and sometimes it can be creative and an outside-the-box solution.  I’ll show you how…… Mirrors Sol...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Oct 19, 2011, 3:10 am
I’ve been enjoying a wonderful Indian Summer, however, in addition to the gorgeous color of the vineyards and orchards, I’ve noticed the warm golden days starting to turn crisp, definitely cooler nights, and the sun setting earlier each week.  It’s time to cozy up my home for fall. In today�...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Oct 12, 2011, 3:14 am
Over the years that we’ve been publishing, we’ve heard many times that readers want decorating ideas for their normal sized tract home.  They love to see the grand rooms in magazines where the living room is 24 x 18 and has room for two sitting areas and a piano.  However, they don’t live li...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Oct 5, 2011, 3:10 am
I created this potted perennial arrangement for my outdoor living space this past spring, planning to move it inside once the weather becomes too cold.  The coleus started out quite small (4″ pot) and grew so large that I clipped off several stems and rooted them in a cup of water with plans...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Sep 28, 2011, 3:28 am
With the current state of the real estate market, it seems more and more of us are renting – and often we’re renting a house rather than an apartment because many owners can’t sell their house … so they rent it.  Whether you’re renting a 3000 square foot house, 1500 square foot condo or 8...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Sep 21, 2011, 3:10 am
September holds the last day of summer and the first day of fall!  You actually have two more official days of  summer – so soak up the last little bit!  As of this coming Friday, however, fall arrives in the northern hemisphere with the autumnal equinox at 5:04am EDT.  Are you ready to make...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Sep 14, 2011, 4:27 pm
FALL. Here it is, early September.  Already.  Many of you are still suffering through sweltering temperatures and thinking about fall is the furthest thing from your mind.  Others are being buried in torrential rains, and a scant few are actually seeing the first hints of fall.  A few leaves tur...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Sep 7, 2011, 3:10 am
Almost a year ago Terrie and I each wrote about 5 things we love about our home (click here to read the post).  One of the things I loved was our newly setup outdoor living room and in the post photos you can see we were using a rectangular wicker table – one we had given our son but were s...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Sep 1, 2011, 3:13 am
What do all these spaces have in common? Photo via HouseBeautiful.com An eclectic, sparkling, sunny entry into your home…… Photo via MyHomeIdeas.com A small room, efficiently and attractively decorated……….. Photo via HouseBeautiful.com, photo by Simon Watson A bold use of color……...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Aug 30, 2011, 3:10 am
This week’s Reader Dilemma topic is one I expect a lot of you will be able to relate to because it’s often a “love it or hate it” situation.  Can you say “wallpaper!”? Wallpaper often seems to inspire dilemmas – finding the right wallpaper, hanging it, repairing it if it becomes ri...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Aug 25, 2011, 3:10 am
I live in wine country in Washington State. In fact, our home is surrounded by vineyards and there’s a winery at the bottom of our hill. With this in mind you can understand my interest in combining decorating and wine barrels (not to mention enjoying a little wine too!) Roll Out the Barrels I i...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Aug 23, 2011, 3:15 am
Consultation Success “YDH is a great service!  I’m so glad that I decided to work with a professional on the decorating of my great room.  The deluxe design package was thorough, extensive and very easy to understand.  It was a complete design package: furniture placement, window treatments,...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Aug 18, 2011, 3:10 am
Your Decorating Hotline receives requests from readers seeking help for their decorating dilemmas through paid personal consultations.  Today’s post offers an overview on a full room consult I did for a reader this past spring.  It encompasses an “L” shaped space that she was struggling with...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Aug 16, 2011, 3:14 am
If you’re thinking of brightening your kitchen – adding light and life, today’s article might be of interest.  Today we have a guest post from Window World showing the benefits of adding a garden window to your home. Garden Window Who doesn’t love gardens?  A lush outdoor wonderland is s...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Aug 11, 2011, 3:10 am
My husband built an arbor over our hot tub this summer.  After staining it we planted climbing hydrangeas, one at the base of a back post and one at the base of a front post.  Hopefully by next summer a flowering canopy will shade our hot tub. If you’ve got a spot for an arbor there’s s...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Aug 10, 2011, 3:12 am
Here we are in the dog days of August, middle of summer (from what I understand….it’s a little show showing up in Seattle) and it might be a little hard to get excited about decorating your home.  The kids are on school vacation, it’s too hot to think about choosing a new bedroom color, you�...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Aug 4, 2011, 3:11 am
Your Decorating Hotline previously answered email questions from readers on a regular basis and shared one of their dilemmas and our solutions in a post titled Reader Dilemma.  For two years we answered all email questions on a complimentary basis but eventually found ourselves so inundated with...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Aug 2, 2011, 3:11 am
Furniture evolves.  Shapes, profiles, finishes, and upholstery change.  However, every now and then certain pieces resonate with home owners and outlast the current trend.  Those pieces that survive the test of time are copied and adapted and become mainstream icons. Iconic Chairs One of the wa...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jul 28, 2011, 3:10 am
Not too long ago my attention was captured by all the horseshoes in home decor - inspired by the new experience of seeing my sister-in-law’s horses shod.  Recently my interest was piqued by butterflies in my garden and now I’ve started noticing them everywhere!  Butterflies seem to flit past m...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jul 27, 2011, 3:10 am
Each week we share one of the many communications between Your Decorating Hotline and our readers.  Most often we receive requests for help, as is the case today, but we would be happy to share a project, a decorating success or a decorating “oopsie!”.  Why not write to tell us about yours? P...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jul 13, 2011, 3:10 am
Each week we post one of the many communications between Your Decorating Hotline and our readers.  We often receive requests for help, as is the case today, but we would be happy to share your project, your decorating success or your decorating “lesson learned.”  Please write and tell us ...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jul 11, 2011, 3:10 am
As Cindy and I are taking a little time away from the blog, we didn’t want to leave you uninspired so I’m sharing a few of my favorite summery posts from summers past. Favorite Summer Articles We often mention bringing the outside in to enhance your home and summer seems to be an ideal time to...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jul 8, 2011, 3:08 am
When it’s summer I want to be outside!  I love eating alfresco, playing in the sun, lounging in the shade, and entertaining in the backyard. Previously I shared inspiring ideas and images for creating an outdoor room.  If you’re still not sure where to start when creating or enhancing an outd...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jul 6, 2011, 3:07 am
What’s your dilemma?  What’s your solution?  Every week we share reader comments, requests, solutions and more – so go ahead, jump in and share your successes, challenges or comments – Cindy and I are certainly don’t have all the answers – we love to learn from each other. What Window...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jul 4, 2011, 3:06 am
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Cindy and I hope you enjoy this day with your family and friends.  Here are a few virtual fireworks to enjoy!          
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jul 1, 2011, 3:10 am
Last year I wrote a post about great ideas for July4th tablescapes.  Check it out if you’re looking for ideas to create a fun-sational table for your 4th of July holiday celebration. This year I’ve gathered some great inspiration for a variety of July 4th crafts and decorating ideas from ...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jun 29, 2011, 3:10 am
Each week we share one of the many communications between Your Decorating Hotline and our readers.  Most often we receive requests for help, as is the case today, but we would be happy to share a project, a decorating success or a decorating ”oopsie!”.  Why not write to tell us about yours? ...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jun 27, 2011, 3:03 am
We’ve written several inspiring posts about summer table decorations.  As we head into summer, you’ll be entertaining outside more often and everything will be casual and comfortable so in case you missed any of our earlier articles, links are included below. Table Ideas for the 4th of July Ea...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jun 24, 2011, 3:10 am
Summer is here and I love the outdoor living it offers.  It’s nice to trade four walls for flowers and sunshine and a painted ceiling for a star lit sky. Moving your daily activities out of the house and into the yard doesn’t mean you have to give up your day to day creature comforts.  Take t...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jun 22, 2011, 3:09 am
The comments we’ve received over the last couple weeks during our giveaway were revealing.  Many of you enjoy and learn from our reader questions and even admit that you’ve thought about writing us but don’t get around to it.  When you’re ready to ask, we’ll be here to answer.  In the m...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jun 20, 2011, 3:10 am
We’re on vacation!  Yes, we’re taking a few weeks to enjoy summer and our families so we’ll be posting a little less.  While we’ll still be offering you some helpful tips, we’ll be paring it back a bit during our break.  You’ll enjoy some fun “eye candy” posts and some reminders o...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jun 17, 2011, 3:10 am
This post is the eighth in the terminology series and the focus today is furniture.  We’ll look at furniture terms and the definitions that you will often use in decorating. Previous articles in this series include general decorating terms; three articles on style terminology: A-E, F-Q and R-Z...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jun 16, 2011, 3:10 am
Today we’re turning our attention to a Reader’s dilemma.  Each week we post one of the many communications between Your Decorating Hotline and our readers.  Most often we receive requests for help, as is the case today, but we would be happy to share a project, a decorating success or an “o...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jun 15, 2011, 3:10 am
TA-DA!!! It’s time!  Time to announce the three lucky winners of our 500th Post Giveaway.  For the last two weeks every person who left a comment on any post automatically had their name entered into Your Decorating Hotline’s random drawing giveaway.  Readers could leave one comment a day ...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jun 14, 2011, 3:14 am
Birds are a favorite part of the summer – listening to their chirps as I wake up in the morning is so restful.  If you’d like to attract more birds to your yard, a perfect way to do that is with a bird feeder – and here’s one you can make yourself.  Today’s guest post is provided by Cont...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jun 13, 2011, 3:08 am
Cindy wrote a comprehensive article on the types of materials kitchen sinks can be made of complete with all the pros and cons.  (read it here) I want to add my two cents and showcase vessel sinks.  I think of them as works of art for the bathroom – I’ll bet you had no idea of the beautiful a...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jun 10, 2011, 3:10 am
Today’s article is the third post on architectural terms.  I’ve selected terms that often crop up in decorating conversations and plans.  The definitions covered today are R-Z.   Two weeks ago I presented architectural terminology for A-E and last week F-Q terms were defined. Previous ...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jun 9, 2011, 3:10 am
After a beautiful day outdoors, don’t let a cool evening force you inside. Extend your outdoor living and entertaining with a fire pit.  Stone, metal, concrete, wood, gas – there’s something for every taste and style. Fire Pits are Hot Gather family and friends around a fire pit for a meal,...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jun 8, 2011, 3:10 am
Yes, it’s true – our 500th post is just about upon us and that feels like a reason to celebrate.  Of course, when we celebrate, we want to include our readers!  So, we’ve lined up some great giveaways to thank you for continuing to read and contribute to the success of YDH.  The best part i...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jun 7, 2011, 3:09 am
In the current economic climate, most of us are looking for ways to save money.  However, we also want to update our homes – we want to add something new, refresh a color scheme, or have new furniture.  Sometimes “new” can be defined as “different”.  We just want to look at something di...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jun 6, 2011, 3:45 am
Cindy and I continue to receive lots of questions from our readers asking for help with their decorating dilemmas.  We’re thrilled to be able to offer some advice and maybe provide some direction.  If you have a problem area in your home, feel free to drop us a line at solutions@yourdecoratingho...
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Terrie Purkey posted an article on Your Decorating Hotline - Jun 3, 2011, 3:10 am
This series today presents the second part of architectural terms.  Today we’ll cover architectural terms F-Q.  Last week I presented architectural terminology for A-E and next week R-Z terms will be reviewed. Previous articles in this series included general decorating terms and three a...
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