Certain events are like a rite of passage. Like your Sweet Sixteen, or your first legal drink, or your first apartment... when you bought that really cute but really uncomfortable desk chair. Everybody does it. You just have to learn from your mistakes, move on, and hope that your tastes and talents for decorating your office get better with the next move. More

Plants — they not only bring bring life and clean air into your home, but they're also an easy way to naturally add color to an otherwise white space. You can still get pops of color and texture in your home without using paint or wall covering — just add plants. 

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The ubiquitous, utilitarian clipboard. Often spotted in classrooms, board rooms and waiting rooms, its classic but sturdy chipboard and metal clap composition naturally lends itself to well, holding things. More

Look at this beautiful creation! It's called a Paskris, and it's a Swedish Easter tradition. With Spring still a few weeks off, they decorate branches with brightly colored feathers, and sometimes add eggs to bring the sunshine inside. More

When cement tiles turned out too pricey for designers Karen and Guy Vidal at their East Hollywood apartment complex, they decided to create an outdoor "carpet" on a budget — using stencil and paint. More

While we're waiting for spring to come around, here's a beautiful project from Green Wedding Shoes to get you thinking green! More

The online magazine Leaf released its Spring 2013 Issue yesterday. There are a number of fantastic garden and outdoor living stories in the issue, but one is particularly useful if you are gearing up for spring holiday decorations. More

I printed a photo the other day. I needed a baby photo of myself for a baby shower game, but being without ink or photo paper at home, I actually took my digital photos to a drug store and ordered prints. It was a strange exercise in nostalgia, but I actually enjoyed having hardcopy prints to show and share for once. More

On one of my frequent trips to the local dollar store, I was elated to find a huge box of foam core, and my brain immediately started buzzing with possible uses for it. Foam core can be a quick, inexpensive, and lightweight tool around the home whether you're a renter looking for temporary solutions, you're on a budget, or you just want a quick and easy craft project. Here are 10 of my favorite ideas for this handy material. 

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Today's One Minute Tip comes from Judy Ross, who recommends framing a small (or large) collection of your personal art. (And don't worry, if you can't draw, she has some great ideas for you, too!) More