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eddiesmommy
best buds!
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Melissa
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Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
So since Jen (jldDolphin) and I discovered a mutual love of design, weve decided to do something about it and we are enrolling in a interior decorating course to eventually become REAL certified interior decorators (not designers, there is a difference). We motivated each other to do this and will be study buddies throughout the course.
We were going to start blogging about design too, we think but we are trying to decide what if this hypothetical blog gets up and running, what it should cover.
If you were to visit a design/decor blog, what would you want it to cover?
What would you come back for more of?
What decorating issues are important to you, do you find helpful or just plain fun to read?
Any features you think should be prominently covered?
We are so excited!
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greenfreak
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
Congratulations, the two of you!   That's awesome. I hope you enjoy your certification courses! 
To answer your questions:
If you were to visit a design/decor blog, what would you want it to cover? Ideas for all rooms, resources for items in pictures, maybe information on good places to get good sales.
What would you come back for more of?
DIY instructions, definitely. Love the ideas but having a step-by-step guide is what spurs me on to actually try things instead of forgetting about it later.
What decorating issues are important to you, do you find helpful or just plain fun to read?
Organization for small houses, how to make rooms appear larger/brighter/cozier, before and afters are always awesome, and how to save money on new ideas.
Any features you think should be prominently covered? Definitely DIY's, before-and-after inspirations, color psychology / combinations, maybe a Q and A section even.
I'm so excited for you two!! 
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| Posted 3/31/10 1:05 PM |
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Donna
1 year already!!
Member since 5/05 3360 total posts
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Donna
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
Congrats to the both of you!!!
some of my interests would be -
- finding items for less $$ (looks for less)
- help with coordinating textiles (window treatments, rugs, pillows, bedding, etc)
- storage ideas
- options for smaller living spaces (condos, apts)
- DIY tips
I def spend more time on the homeboard because of you two so I'd def be interested in your blog!
Good luck!
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| Posted 3/31/10 1:06 PM |
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eddiesmommy
best buds!
Member since 5/09 11524 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
THANKS! We are so excited!
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| Posted 3/31/10 1:10 PM |
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SummerMom
Now a mom of 2!
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
Congratulations! Good luck to the two of you.
The above suggestions were really good. I wanted to add that I always like seeing before-and-afters on design sites.
Have fun!
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| Posted 3/31/10 1:10 PM |
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Nik211
my little monkey<3
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Nik
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
that is awesome! i would love to do something like that one day but i don't have the guts  you go chicas!!!
2 things i would really like to see in a blog would be:
where to find inexpensive/budget friendly knock-offs
DIY projects with instructions/photos
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| Posted 3/31/10 1:11 PM |
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Nik211
my little monkey<3
Member since 5/08 3303 total posts
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Nik
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
Posted by Donna
Congrats to the both of you!!!
some of my interests would be -
- finding items for less $$ (looks for less)
- help with coordinating textiles (window treatments, rugs, pillows, bedding, etc)
- storage ideas
- options for smaller living spaces (condos, apts)
- DIY tips
I def spend more time on the homeboard because of you two so I'd def be interested in your blog!
Good luck!
ITA with help coordinating textiles!
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| Posted 3/31/10 1:12 PM |
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JldDolphin
Member since 1/07 6929 total posts
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Jen
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
YAY!
Thanks for posting this Melissa! We are both very excited to be doing this together. It's going to be lots of fun.
Keep the ideas coming everyone. We want to hear it all.
Thanks everyone!
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| Posted 3/31/10 1:17 PM |
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Cheeks24
Living a dream
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Cheeks
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
That's awesome!
I think some of the things I'd look for in a blog would be:
DIY stuff
Sales
Color coordination
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| Posted 3/31/10 1:31 PM |
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Jenn627
Laaaaaaaambert!
Member since 5/08 9818 total posts
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Jenn
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
This is FANTASTIC!!
Definitely agree with Donna about coordinating textiles....
A whole section dedicated to window treatments for ALL window types and the different options available would be great...
Other than that I agree with all the above posters.
Congratulations and good luck ladies!!!
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| Posted 3/31/10 1:42 PM |
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JldDolphin
Member since 1/07 6929 total posts
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Jen
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
Posted by Jenn627
Congratulations and good luck ladies!!!
Thanks Jenn! 
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| Posted 3/31/10 1:49 PM |
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happytobreathe
The Lazy Days of Summer
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
Awesome news! ALL I know is that I am going to be knocking down the doors for some of your services soon!
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| Posted 3/31/10 1:58 PM |
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eddiesmommy
best buds!
Member since 5/09 11524 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
Posted by happytobreathe
Awesome news! ALL I know is that I am going to be knocking down the doors for some of your services soon!
awww thanks! So excited to get to actually learn to do what we love!
Thanks for all the support everyone!
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| Posted 3/31/10 2:11 PM |
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Megs4
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Megan
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
Congratulations! And I agree with the suggestions of the other ladies!!
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| Posted 3/31/10 2:12 PM |
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JldDolphin
Member since 1/07 6929 total posts
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Jen
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
Posted by eddiesmommy
Posted by happytobreathe
Awesome news! ALL I know is that I am going to be knocking down the doors for some of your services soon!
awww thanks! So excited to get to actually learn to do what we love!
Thanks for all the support everyone!
I know we can't wait to start the class. It's going to be fun. 
Come-A-Knockin!
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rileysmama
needing a vacation..!
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
that's great!!!
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JustJack
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Member since 2/06 2041 total posts
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J
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
-what colors work well together
-designs from around the world-french, european, american, ect.
-designing on a budget
-crafty projects
-don't forget outdoor design too!!!  Good luck to you both!
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| Posted 3/31/10 3:06 PM |
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rkoenke
my little piggys
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rachel
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
NOt a color wheel but taking most popular colors of paint (myperfectcolor.coM) and then suggest accent colors.
that's always my hardest part ... envisioning items to accent my rooms with. probably b/c i like bold and most things are too lame-o for me.
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| Posted 3/31/10 3:10 PM |
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
Good luck! Very cool!
The decorating blogs I like have lots of pictures and a conversational tone- like it's a friend chatting with me and not someone who knows so much more than I do (even though I want someone who knows more, if you know what I mean.)
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| Posted 3/31/10 3:12 PM |
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GioiaMia
Let's Go Rangers!
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
Good Luck! I cant wait for hte blog, I never know where to go!
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| Posted 3/31/10 3:14 PM |
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mandasue
LIF Adolescent
Member since 3/09 772 total posts
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Amanda
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
congrats to you both!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 3/31/10 3:18 PM |
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hmm8191
My loves
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Heather
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
Congratulations and good luck. I agree about all the blog ideas. I'm sure it'll be great.
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| Posted 3/31/10 3:45 PM |
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Mrs007
Im obsessed w my lil man!
Member since 3/09 2528 total posts
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K
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
Wow good for you guys!
Everyone has pretty much already said what I would look for in a blog, but the one thing I would add is contests too.
Cant wait to read your blog!!!
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| Posted 3/31/10 4:09 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
I'd like to see ideas to take current trends and make them more personal to you, not just the same stuff you see everywhere.
Like I have really old Jones Beach postcards framed in my half bath, rather than just generic beach scenes.
DH always calls the kids munchkins so I had a sign made for over our door that says "We wish to welcome you to Munchkinland"
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Goldi0218
My miracles!
Member since 12/05 23902 total posts
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Leslie
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Re: Hear ye, Hear Ye - guess what?
OOOH hopefully you guys will be done with your coursework when we are ready to decorate after we buy! Use us as guinea pigs!
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| Posted 3/31/10 4:38 PM |
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