<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Elsy's Stay at Home Mom Blog &#187; Decorating Projects</title>
	<atom:link href="http://elsy.idano.net/category/decorating-projects/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://elsy.idano.net</link>
	<description>Home Improvement Tips and Tricks from a Stay at Home Mom</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:34:16 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=</generator>
		<item>
		<title>Add Personality to a Room with Patterned Roller Blinds</title>
		<link>http://elsy.idano.net/add-personality-to-a-room-with-patterned-roller-blinds-444.htm</link>
		<comments>http://elsy.idano.net/add-personality-to-a-room-with-patterned-roller-blinds-444.htm#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:34:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Decorating Projects]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://elsy.idano.net/?p=444</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A home is, for most people, a place to be proud of. Due to the fact that the majority of us spend a lot of our time there, it is important to ensure that it is looking at its best. Whether it is a stately mansion or a terraced house on a city street, care [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://elsy.idano.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Patterned.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-446" title="Patterned" src="http://elsy.idano.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Patterned.jpg" alt="" width="177" height="200" /></a>A home is, for most people, a place to be proud of. Due to the fact that the majority of us spend a lot of our time there, it is important to ensure that it is looking at its best. Whether it is a stately mansion or a terraced house on a city street, care and time needs to be taken to make it attractive and tidy.</p>
<p>One of the main features within a home, although largely overlooked, is the windows. Many people decide to use curtains to cover their windows, adding both colour and character to a room. However, <a href="http://www.roller-blinds-direct.co.uk/bold-patterned-roller-blinds.html">patterned roller blinds</a> are a great way to make sure that personality and sophistication is incorporated into a home. Not only are they visually appealing, relatively cheap to buy and easy to navigate, they are also energy efficient.</p>
<p>It is important to allow a substantial amount of natural light into the home. Once rolled up, a roller blind is virtually invisible, permitting light into the room, whilst when rolled down, an equally attractive view can be achieved as the pattern becomes visible.<span id="more-444"></span></p>
<p>The very design you chose will help to add personality to your décor, an important element of any area that is used regularly by an individual or family. A favourite amongst homeowners and interior designers is the use of flowers stamped on blinds; a great look to brighten up any kitchen, living room or hallway. Bedroom designs can vary. Depending on your interior décor, a blind can become a noticeable and attractive centre piece within the room. Children can portray their latest obsession by adding a roller blind that features their favourite character, activity or programme.</p>
<p>The main advantage of these blinds is that they are easy to use and easy to install. Most people will be able to fit their roller blind without help from a professional, meaning added convenience. Also, this particular type of window treatment is easy to clean, allowing you to constantly keep your home looking clean and polished.</p>
<p>With such a wide variety of styles, designs and colours to choose from, a home owner will be spoilt for choice and will easily find the perfect blind for them and their home.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://elsy.idano.net/add-personality-to-a-room-with-patterned-roller-blinds-444.htm/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Mikey&#8217;s Room- Race Car Theme</title>
		<link>http://elsy.idano.net/mikeys-room-race-car-theme-286.htm</link>
		<comments>http://elsy.idano.net/mikeys-room-race-car-theme-286.htm#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 15:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elsy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Decorating Projects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stay at Home Mom]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://elsy.idano.net/mikeys-room-race-car-theme-286.htm</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Finally, I think I am going somewhere with decorating Mikey&#8217;s room with the Race Car Theme. I&#8217;ve been shopping, looking for things I thought I wanted in his room to get started. I bought this black and white checker material from Walmart and made him curtains. I had 4 black and white checker flags that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://elsy.idano.net/wp-admin/upload.php?style=inline&amp;tab=browse-all&amp;action=view&amp;ID=313&amp;post_id=286&amp;paged" id="file-link-313" title="dsc03906.JPG" class="file-link image">  			</a><a href="http://elsy.idano.net/wp-admin/upload.php?style=inline&amp;tab=browse-all&amp;action=view&amp;ID=313&amp;post_id=286&amp;paged" id="file-link-313" title="dsc03906.JPG" class="file-link image">  			<img src="http://elsy.idano.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/dsc03906.JPG" title="dsc03906.JPG" alt="dsc03906.JPG" align="left" height="128" hspace="7" width="170" /></a>Finally, I think I am going somewhere with decorating Mikey&#8217;s room with the Race Car Theme.  I&#8217;ve been shopping,<a href="http://elsy.idano.net/wp-admin/upload.php?style=inline&amp;tab=browse-all&amp;action=view&amp;ID=313&amp;post_id=286&amp;paged" id="file-link-313" title="dsc03906.JPG" class="file-link image"> </a> looking for things I thought I wanted in his room to get started.  I bought this black and white checker material from Walmart and made him curtains.  I had 4 black and white checker flags that I&#8217;ve been saving since last summer and put those up.  I picked up 3 &#8220;CARS&#8221; posters and put them up as well.<a href="http://elsy.idano.net/wp-admin/upload.php?style=inline&amp;tab=browse-all&amp;action=view&amp;ID=314&amp;post_id=286&amp;paged" id="file-link-314" title="dsc03911.JPG" class="file-link image">  			<img src="http://elsy.idano.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/dsc03911.JPG" title="dsc03911.JPG" alt="dsc03911.JPG" align="right" height="80" hspace="7" vspace="7" width="128" /></a></p>
<p>His room looks nice! Not finished but getting there.  I still want to paint the walls and bring in more matching furniture.  I would like a clock in his room also.  I want to do <a href="http://elsy.idano.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/dsc03910.JPG" onclick="return false;" title="Direct link to file"><img src="http://elsy.idano.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/dsc03910.JPG" title="dsc03910.JPG" alt="dsc03910.JPG" align="left" height="128" hspace="7" vspace="7" width="170" /></a>something with his bed, but I am still not sure what.  His ceiling fan looks great!</p>
<p>Little by little but it is coming along.  I think the next big step will be painting the walls.<a href="http://elsy.idano.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/dsc03905.JPG" onclick="return false;" title="Direct link to file"><img src="http://elsy.idano.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/dsc03905.JPG" title="dsc03905.JPG" alt="dsc03905.JPG" align="right" height="128" hspace="7" vspace="7" width="170" /></a>  My husband keeps suggesting blue but gray is what comes to my mind.  A soft gray, a soothing gray, an anti super active child gray.  Now that sounds good to me.  But this is still in the air.  I love the accents of red, not too much but just enough.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://elsy.idano.net/mikeys-room-race-car-theme-286.htm/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

