We only have two more days until Christmas. Pamper yourself over the next few days. Read a book, sing a song, light candles, eat some fudge, have a glass of eggnog or a hot chocolate.
I wish you quiet time next to the fire, memories that you will treasure, and a warm, cozy bed to sleep [...]
Archive for the ‘Seasonal Decorating’ Category
My Wish for You this Holiday Season
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 by Angela ToddPosted in DIY & Design Tips, Seasonal Decorating | 1 Comment »
Five Holiday Tips for a One of a Kind Look
Friday, December 19th, 2008 by Angela ToddHave you started to experiment with your holiday decorations with colors other than the traditional red and green? If you haven’t you have probably considered it. Today’s holiday decor today is less about traditional colors and more about blending with your everyday look.
Here are six holiday tips for one-of-a-kind chic holiday look.
Declare a Color [...]
Tags: decorating tip, holiday decorating, Mary Carol Garrity, Nell Hills
Posted in DIY & Design Tips, Seasonal Decorating | 1 Comment »
A Gift From My Mother
Friday, November 28th, 2008 by Angela ToddHappy Thanksgiving! I am visiting my family in Indianapolis and working on a couple of design projects here in the Circle City.
Yesterday’s family feast was at Mom’s house. I call my mom the Martha Stewart of the Midwest. She is an exceptional cook, crafty, has great design sense, and is dangerous with a sewing machine. [...]
Tags: angela todd designs, Indianapolis, thanksgiving
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Put Magic Back into Holiday Gift Giving
Friday, November 14th, 2008 by Angela ToddChances are you will be purchasing a few holiday gifts sometimes between now and December 24th at 6:00pm. We all want to give the people we love and care for something thoughtful as a token for how much they mean to us.
Over the years I received many gifts from family I didn’t need or want. [...]
Tags: before and after book, holiday gifts, one day room makeover
Posted in Announcements & Events, Seasonal Decorating | 1 Comment »
Is Your Home Ready for Holiday Entertaining?
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 by Angela ToddIf you are like many people, you will be entertaining in the next two months. Be honest. Is your home ready for entertaining? Are you proud of how it looks? You deserve to be.
What if all you needed for your room to look exceptional were a set of fresh eyes and an afternoon of redesign [...]
Tags: entertaining, holiday decorating, makeover, one day room transformation
Posted in Home Transformations, Seasonal Decorating | 1 Comment »
Tune in this Saturday: Angela is on-air with Bob Strong
Sunday, August 31st, 2008 by Angela ToddOregon’s favorite handyman isn’t particularly tall, doesn’t have a dark tan or a washboard stomach. He wears trademark measuring tape suspenders in primary yellow to hold up his britches, and his smile lights up a room. His keen listening ability and years of experience as an independent handyman have catapulted Bob to KXL radio, where [...]
Tags: Bob Strong, designing, handyman, kxl, Missy Gerber, oregon, Organizers Northwest, organizing
Posted in DIY & Design Tips, Going Green, On-Air with KXL, Seasonal Decorating | No Comments »
Creating Outdoor Spaces
Saturday, June 14th, 2008 by Angela ToddIt must be my Midwest roots, but as far as I am concerned one of the simplest pleasures in life is sitting outside. My cool glass of iced tea in hand, I am transported to another time listening to the wind whistle through the trees, the songs of the birds, with my golden retriever at [...]
Tags: decorating, oregon, outdoor spaces, Portland
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A New Definition for ‘Seasonal Decorating’
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 by Angela ToddIn late November and early December we trek to our attic or storage closet in search of holiday decor. Most of us don’t stop with just the tree. We change our mantels, table tops, and dining areas to elaborate displays of garland, candles and twinkling holiday lights. Some of us even adjust furnishings to accommodate [...]
Tags: accessories, decor, decorating, furniture, Seasonal
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