Christmas DIY & Decorating Projects

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As you all know we’re moving…in 11 days! So obviously there are no Christmas decorations up at Chez Acheson yet. There will be – in about two weeks – but not yet. But I know loads of you are decking the halls right now, so here is a round up of our past Christmas decorating [...]

Girls’ Room Before

decorated in 2010

**Warning: this post is very PINK. If you have an aversion to PINK – or even PURPLE – look away.** We’ve mentioned it a few times in the last several months. We’ve said we’d do it. We’ve said it’s coming.  Now we’re really doing it.  Re-doing the girls room, that is. It really doesn’t need [...]

Fall Link Party!

fall mantel closeups

Have I mentioned that fall is one of my all-time favourite decorating seasons? Oh. More than once? M’kay. How about you? Do you like fall decorating? You do? Well then show us what you got!

3 Tips for Home Accessory Shopping on a Dime

different purposed accents

When decorating any space, the best place to start is with the big pieces; a sofa, rug or bedding for example. These larger elements are the base around which you layer your room’s look. Generally the next step is choosing paint colours or other wall coverings. All of the accents and accessories in a room [...]

Spring Mantel {2012}

spring mantel

When we built our mantel last year, I knew I’d have fun decorating it each season. And have I ever! I will admit though that it’s taken a bit of practice to figure out – you know, the balance and the elements to make it all work. I never have a complete picture of the finished look [...]