Between the Halloween magic that October brings, and the announcement that all of the Harry Potter movies will be heading back to theaters for a very magical week, I thought it was time to share a little magic (decorating) trick of my own. I've talked before about re-upholstering vs slipcovering to revitalize and renew a sad or tired piece of furniture, or make it better fit with your new space. And while slipcovering is definitely less costly that re-upholstery, sometimes yo

Why start over when you can refresh for less? I’m talking about furniture pieces – those you purchased yourself, or maybe inherited from a parent, or aunt, or even a friend. They’re comfy, cozy, and fit perfectly in the corner of your family. But maybe the fabric that suited Aunt Mildred in the 70s just doesn’t work for you. Or maybe the material you picked yourself simply screams 1995 (which just happens to be the year you picked it). These days it’s pretty easy to chuck