DIY & Decor

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  • How not to decorate

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    How not to decorate – part 1 Successful decoration is not really about fashion or style – but following basic rules as to what to do and what not to do. There are some basic no-no’s when it comes to decorating. Follow these rules and you will have a stylish and comfortable home.. 1, Carpet in…

  • Cheap decorating ideas

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    More and more of us are affected by the credit crunch, so not-the-most-important tasks around our home – such as décor – get postponed or cancelled. However your home can be freshened up easily and cheaply, (even freely!) with a bit of creative energy. Here are a few tips.. Do it yourself – if you’re…

  • Fall decorating ideas

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    Although the temperature is getting colder & colder and the days shorter & shorter, the autumn colours are just breathtakingly beautiful; so, instead of becoming gloomier & gloomier, why don’t you get inspired by nature and make a few fall decorations!.. Firstly, go for long walks in woods, parks and forests and, whilst admiring nature,…

  • Tips for fall

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    Summer is over so although we may still enjoy some sunshine, we’d better start preparing for fall (or autumn for the Brits) and winter for that matter! Here are a few tips and ideas..  Get a notebook or just a piece of paper and take a good look around your home – note down things…

  • Chinese decoration

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    The Olympics in Beijing probably made most of us a bit more interested in Chinese culture – be it the food, traditions, Feng Shui or decoration. If it’s the Chinese decoration that caught your imagination, here are a few tips and ideas as to how achieve the look easily and cheaply.. Chinese decoration is about simplicity…

  • Christmas decoration 2007

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    If you’re after a few Christmas decorating ideas for 2007, we are happy to help you with a few suggestions to inspire. In 2007 Christmas decoration is all about nostalgic reminiscence with a modern twist, or back to nature.. Over the last couple of years the Christmas decorating trend was chic and elegant  – using…

  • DIY Christmas Ornaments

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    Christmas can be very expensive, particularly if we want to put up beautiful decorations, give wonderful presents and eat abundantly. But, as we explained in the pervious article, you can save money at Christmas if you think & organise well ahead and if you try to make as much as possible yourself – such as…

  • Saving money at Christmas

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    As I wrote in the previous article about Christmas preparation, making your own Christmas decorations is not only eco-friendly and individual – but also a money saving exercise. Yes, you can save lots of money by doing lots of things yourself. For example, you can make your own Xmas card – make an ecard version…

  • Christmas preparation

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    Yes, it’s that time of the year again – Christmas is just around the corner. You may  love or loath this period but, either way, you’d better get prepared. Before you get seduced into buying presents or decorations read our articles about decorating ideas, making your own Christmas gifts and DIY decorations. We’ve put together…

  • planning

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    August is the month of vacation. You might have noticed that we have not written on the DIY Together blog since May. No, we haven’t been on vacation since then, but have been rather busy with our sister sites. Also, two of us have had a baby and been on maternity leave. So expect lots…