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The Victorians also made Christmas decorations such as popcorn tinsel, which was popcorn threaded on to a piece of thread, in much the same way that children thread up pasta today. Re-cycling bits of paper and card was common practise when making Christmas trimmings. Victorian homes would have been decorated with paper chains and paper lanterns, which were quick, cheap and easy to make. How to make paper chains… First you need to cut strips of paper. The longer and wider the strips, the chunkier your paper chain will be. To make paper chains to hang from the ceiling, use A4 sized paper, and cut the strips width ways across the paper. Make each strip about 4 cm wide. Using different coloured sheets of paper you can make a lovely multicoloured chain. If you do not have... 

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My boyfriend and I are getting ready to get our first appartment together. Which is extremely exciting, the only problem is our taste in decoration is just different enough not to work. He is really into dark art and horror and I am more into the rustic victorian style. What are some good ideas on how we can put our tastes together?  Read More →

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if any one has any pics that would be great, i would like to use the creamy white colors for the computer dest ext…. and i would like ideas for curtains and slip covers for a chair as well, i also like the sage greens and brown colors for accents ans pinks  Read More →

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For many a Victorian style bedroom has an antique but typically feminine feel to. The Victorian era started in the 1830′s and was around until 1900 (when Queen Victoria died) and there are many variations to be had relating to the style of a Victorian bedroom but hopefully the points provided below will help you when decorating a Victorian bedroom for yourself. 1. Bed A Victorian bed should be showy wooden affair or made from either cast-iron, brass or a combination of both these metals. You may be able to get a skilled carpenter to produce or adapt a full bed to queen size or merging twin beds together to produce a king size. But if you really do not have the money to spend on such a luxury there are many modern reproduction beds available at a fraction of the cost. 2.... 

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I already have a chandelier that I will be hanging and am planning to paint my walls a deep plum. I don’t want my bedroom gothic but be ‘over done’ in a classy way. I’m just looking for ideas/photos. Thanks  Read More →

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Learn some tips for how to furnish an old Victorianhouse in this free video clip. Expert: Betty Ingham Contact: www.thehairypotters.com Bio: Betty Ingham and her husband Ben purchased and have fully remodeled and restored a 100 year old Victorian home from top to bottom. They also own a custom stoneware pottery studio, The Hairy Potters. Filmmaker: kyle saylors  Read More →

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My room is a dark charcoal gray i have a white antiquely looking bed with all white furniture. I don’t know what color and what design to have as my bedspread and I need curtains. I’m going for the whole victorian style with mirrors and chandeliers. Please help I’m so frustrated I’ve been to every website. Or if you know any good websites to look at that would be very helpful as well.  Read More →

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From sleek and modern to rustic and old-world, today’s interior design styles are as varied as houses and homeowners are themselves. What is the most common design styles being sought after today? Traditional: Traditional design styles are more comforting and classic than most. It is calm, orderly and predictable, with little or no bright colors, or brash designs. This homey style is quite casual, and is often used in homes with young children where formality has been lost. When designing a traditional-looking room, you may want to opt for some of these design elements: Upholstered furniture. It is functional and unfussy. Unstated accessories. Lots of wood furniture, trims and moldings. Contemporary: Contemporary design is hip and up-to-date.... 

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Everyone talks about DIY projects the way they talk about romantic dates; some work, others don’t. But in the end, you simply have to take matters in your own hands because everyone knows that builders and contractors in this country earn more than you do! Still, any task that involves something more than super glue and a glue gun can be daunting. But if there’s a room in your house that you can start “practicing” on with a guaranteed degree of success, it’s your bathroom. There are certainly bathroom renovation ideas and methods that you can actually accomplish with skill and flair given proper planning and organization. The ease of a bathroom renovation is because of a bathroom’s size; the smaller it is, the bigger your chances of working around... 

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Over the years the kitchen has gained popularity as the central, most important room in any home. It enjoys, in most cases a round the clock patronage, starting from a very early morning breakfast to a late night snack. The kitchen is a loyal witness to any drama in life that unfolds in every home whether preparing an important meal for a client or surprising a loved one on a special occasion; or a weekend dinner specially made for the grandchildren. So when it comes to planning for a kitchen renovation, there are a lot of things to do and consider so that it will become a room where everybody will feel comfortable and welcome. First and foremost, set a budget. Decide how much money you are going to spend on your project. To have a budget already set for a specific project will... 

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