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April 12, 2013 in Finds & Ideas by

Friday Finds: A Pop of Gold

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DIY Suede and Golf Leaf Mousepad

image from Lovely Indeed

This week's finds are all about pops of gold—on your desk, in your kitchen, and even outside. Keep reading to see what caught our eyes.

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April 11, 2013 in How To & DIY by

DIY Organizational Jewelry Display

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DIY Organizational Jewelry Display

Nothing is more frustrating than trying to unknot your favorite necklace or searching for the right match to your earring minutes before having to leave the house. I‘ve always wanted to find a way to keep my jewelry organized that wasn’t so confined to a jewelry box. By combining an old frame and a sheet of cork, I came up with my own DIY jewelry organizer! Keep reading to find out how to create your own creative jewelry display.

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April 9, 2013 in Decorating Trends | Finds & Ideas by

Trendy Tuesday: Mason Jar Makeover

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Mason Jar Centerpiece

image from Shanty 2 Chic

Out with the old and in with the new... or not! More people are turning ordinary household items into unique additions to their home decor. Read on to learn about two simple ways you can give this week's trend, mason jars, a makeover.

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April 4, 2013 in Finds & Ideas by

Friday Finds: Office Space

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Quotewall Note Collage Giant Wall Decal

This week's Friday Find post features your office space. It may not seem like decorating your office is important, but after all, it is where you spend a lot of time! By adding some personalized touches, a drab desk or office can easily be made your own. Read on for some decorating ideas for your chair, desk, and walls.

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April 2, 2013 in Decorating Trends by

Trendy Tuesday: Hello, Yellow

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mia&co Algajola Transfer Wall Decals

Though I once dismissed it as a shade too close to rubber ducks, dandelions, and creepy, dangerous bumblebees, yellow has quickly become one of my all-time favorite colors. Join me as I take a look at this popular color trend and learn how I plan to use it to brighten up my dark home office.

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March 29, 2013 in Finds & Ideas by

Friday Finds: Kids' Spaces

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Project Runway Inspired Colorful Pegboard

image from Apartment Therapy

Today's Friday Finds are focused on the special little ones in your life: children. There are so many ideas out there for decorating, games, and activities that it can be hard to choose just one favorite, but I gave it my best shot. Keep reading to see a handmade play tent, workbench, and a fun way to display artistic masterpieces.

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March 26, 2013 in Decorating Trends by

Trendy Tuesday: Repurposed Pallets

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Pallet Shelving by Amanda Carver Designs

image from Amanda Carver Designs

Sometimes it is difficult to determine how to display family pictures or come up with a layout for a focal wall. By repurposing a pallet into a shelf, it can fill that empty wall you've been meaning to work on. Read on to learn more about the trend of incorporating pallets into your home.

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March 25, 2013 in Customer Submissions by

Ida's Creative Custom Wall Decals

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One of Ida's custom wall decals

Overseeing our custom wall decal studio operations gives me the chance to see all of the creative and unique things our customers come up with. Today I'd like to share three of my favorite designs sent in by RoomMates customer Ida. Keep reading to see Ida's story.

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March 22, 2013 in Finds & Ideas by

Friday Finds: Getting Handy with Hardware

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Project Runway Inspired Colorful Pegboard

image from Mad in Crafts

When you think of home decor, I know the last thing that probably comes to mind is taking a trip to your local hardware store to pick up supplies... but inspiration comes from all sources, and you might be surprised by what you can make with some scrap metal, old electronics, or a repurposed pegboard! Read on to learn about this week's hardware-inspired finds.

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March 19, 2013 in Decorating Trends by

Trendy Tuesday: Designing With Typography

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Typographic Mickey Mouse Wall Decal

Any quote lovers out there? If so, have you been wondering what else you can do to make your favorite saying even more interesting? As a designer for RoomMates, I am constantly looking for creative new ways to use my art to convey a message. Here is a closer look at the typography trend and how it influences our studio.

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