It's not just about finding great furniture. You also have to layer in accessories and artwork before your home is truly ready for its close-up. At its best, a well-styled room looks complete and effortless. There is a tipping point, however, when artfully placed items begin to look awkward and/or contrived. Have you mastered the perfect balance yet? Here are some of the year's best posts on the subject.
Ideas, Tips & Discussion
1. Ikea 2013 Catalog Preview: Stylists' Design Ideas Worth Stealing
2. New and Old Idea for Styling Your Fireplace
3. The Keys to a Perfectly Styled Desk
4. Are You Overstyled?
5. Propping: How Much is Too Much?
6. Interior Styling: Behind the Scenes
7. Tips from Prop Styling
8. The Simple Styling Trick that Instantly Makes Any Room Neater
91. Stylish Savings: 5 Ways to Improve Your Space Without Spending a Dime
10. Styling Tricks to Save Time & Money
Well Styled Homes from House Tours
11. Raina & Robert's Modern Farmhouse Makeover House Tour
12. Sarah & Matt's Expertly Styled Home House Tour
13. Patricia & Daniel's Master Crafted Sausalito Houseboat
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Before & After: Emily Henderson Transforms a Senior's Studio Space
Danielle's Charming, Classic Walk-Up
Good Food to Share 
The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces 
Apartment Therapy Presents 
The Eight-Step Home Cure 
White Enamel Flatwa...
On Saying No to Paleo: Why Eating Isn't One Size Fits All
Perfect Summer Cocktail Recipe: Honey Bourbon Lemonade
At first glance, I thought this was going to be about the 6-feet-under type of final arrangements. Talk about your small-space living!
m'elizabeth, I thought the same thing! "Final Arrangements" seems a little grim, no?
Me for three on the title. Haven't had my wake-up coffee yet, & did at least a double-take.
And me for four.
Make that five. Now if there'd been a 'before and afterlife' old vase turned cremation urn . . .
Oh, rmbnn, you slay me! I laughed my ash off.
They are some really interesting decoration and tip articles. I particularly like your Stylish Saving blog. If anyone has a small budget to decorate their room or spruce up their bedroom furniture then check out my blog http://bit.ly/QFvaYk