Let's Play Decorator... with an unlimited budget.

by Devonia

Creating the above layout was such fun - like going shopping without spending a dime. Polyvore.com makes it possible to go shopping all over the web, import your own photos or photos you find online by doing a search right there and then , after which you can move it all around until you have something you love. I had painted the portrait of my grandmother and I wanted to see what would look good with it if I could have anything I found and liked online. With exception of the gilt framed portrait, everything in the layout, including the sunglasses, is available online.

Once I "published" my choices, the items on my shopping list popped up with the prices. I tallied it all up and the cost would be - 3700.00 dollars. Yikes! I bet I could beat that price to pieces by using trash to treasure substitutes. But still it was a fun project even though the painting is not mine. You have to be sure to click on the photo to see how neat this feature is -Terrific! It was a fun way to play decorator.

I'm thinking it would be awesome for project previews. For instance, my hubby is considering some new landscaping. It would be a big surprise if I were to take a photo of our home and yard, go shopping for plants, shrubs, trees, and flowers, cyber-plant 'em online so we can preview what might work for us with a cost-estimate for us to budget shop and beat. Wow! I'm loving it!

Next I'm making a Hint! card for my birthday this month. I know it would be appreciated because I must be very hard to buy for, since I can't even think of anything I want. I'll probably post it on the frig so my family can't miss it. Can't wait!

To run on over and give it a try - CLICK HERE.

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Ooh, La la! Naughty or Nice Chic Lace Tape for Your Gifts

It's time to make your list, check it twice & make decisions about naughty or nice ~ and now there is a wonderful way to act on that decision without resorting to switches - especially for mischievous friends. If you love gift wrappings, gift trims and even the effort it takes to make a gift or package gorgeous, you will love this printed package tape, two inches wide on a roll.

This is available in naughty black lace or nice white lace at Boiler Design Office. Here's the link.

Nice? ... treat them to pink paper, white lace, a fluff of wedding tuile plus a silk rosebud and the sparkle of a metallic gold or silver tag; sooo quick - soooo pretty - sooooo Shabby.

But if they've been naughty... tuck black French fishnet stockings inside a package wrapped in silver metallic paper, black lace tape with a rhinestone studded mini high heel tied with black satin ribbon for a Paris Chic naughty flair.