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29 Ways to “Love Your Home” In recognition of Valentine’ Day, Barbara’s Picks has proclaimed February “Love Your Home” Month because after all loving your home is loving yourself!   1) HOW TO HANG PICTURES. Change or re-arrange wall art placement. For drama you can hang larger pieces in smaller…

CREATE A ROMANTIC EVENING AT HOME    Plan a dinner in a room in your home in which you generally don’t eat. It could be your family room, bedroom or garden. Use a small table with a pretty table cloth and comfortable chairs. Buy two special dinner plates and definitely…

KNOW YOURSELF BEFORE DECORATING   Before you begin a decorating project write a brief journal or answer a few questions about yourself and how you want to live. Interview yourself or have a dialogue with someone who really knows you. This is great to do with someone you live with….

WORD OF THE YEAR IS “OCCUPY“   How are you occupying your most personal space, your home? Is it a reflection of you? Have you expressed your style, taste, collections and hobbies. If you have, great; if not, now is the time to do it! Begin with a list of what…

STARTING YOUR DESIGN PROJECT Starting to decorate doesn’t have to be overwhelming. If you first start with a piece you love or adore, it is easier and more fun and will give you greater pleasure because it reflects you. Even if you have to spend extra on it, build around…

NEW HARDWARE CAN MAKE CABINETRY LOOK LIKE NEW If you like the cabinetry in your home, but wish it could be spruced up or updated, change the hardware. New handles will make a huge difference. You can change the handle shape, style and even the finish. Go from conservative to…

ENJOY THE PIECES YOU ALREADY HAVE Go to the cabinet that has your fine pieces of china, flatware, crystal, serving pieces, vases and bowls, etc.. Take out the ones you love the most. Keep them out for several days to use and enjoy. Hopefully you’ll never want to hide them…

SEE WHAT YOU HAVE WITH DIFFERENT EYES Change the seat at which you eat all your meals today. Look around and see your room from a different perspective. Is there anything you see that you would like to change or that you didn’t see before? Remember, rooms have no feelings, YOU do!