A boring, drab room gets a real lift with the installation of even a little decorative molding. Crown molding finishes off the ceiling and baseboards frame the floor. There are lots of ways to use decorative molding, but some parts of your room will really be transformed with the installation.

Read about Choosing Moldings, get some Advise on Installing Crown Moldings and learn the Top Places to Use Decorative Molding. You'll be ready to get to work!

Whether you're decorating a single room or a whole house, a cottage or a castle, you'll find our guides to decorating styles helpful. The style guides will help you focus in on your likes and dislikes and learn elements that will help you achieve your dream room or make your home express your very unique taste.

Even if you think you know what you want, you might discover that some elements of decorating are unique to one style or another. When you blend styles in a good way, that's called eclectic. Mixing styles actually has a name, too! See what style elements appeal to you and decide how to combine what you like to create the home (or room) of your dreams.

My daughter, Anne, and her fiance have set the date for next month. I'm sure everything will be wonderful for their special day. Though more weddings are planned for the summer months than any other time of year, this late spring wedding is a highlight on our calendar.

If you've already scheduled your wedding and sent out the invitations or are just starting to dream about your perfect day, you're sure to find our resources, ideas, and information helpful. Check them out!

Are you part of the 37% of adults that feel they don't get enough sleep? May has been declared "Better Sleep Month" by the Better Sleep Council.

Of course, having The Right Size Bed is important. Having Comfortable Bedding is crucial. And it's helpful to know everything you need to know Before You Buy a Mattress.

Sweet dreams!

Without question, the most special gifts are the ones that are personal, selected just for the lucky recipient. One way to get a really personal gift is to get something personalized.

A monogrammed pillow or blanket or an objet d'art that focuses on the person's hobby or career will let them know that you've really put some special thought into the gift.

Our article on Personalized Gifts will give you some really great ideas for really unique gifts.

I look forward to visiting designer showhouses every spring. In my area, there are several opportunities to visit these houses that designers spend months to get beautiful for a great cause. I have the privilege of going in to take photos to share with you.

I hope you like our Slide Show of the 2008 House of Design, and if you live in southern California, be sure to get to Newport Coast before the House of Design closes on May 18th.

You might also enjoy looking at our Slide Show of the 2006 House of Design.

It's not too late to find a Mother's Day gift, and it's not too early to start thinking about a Father's Day gift.

Some of the most appreciated gifts are those that can be used in the home. Special photos, personal artwork, a beautiful potted plant in a pretty container, or a cozy blanket can be enjoyed for a long time and add to the beauty and enjoyment of any room.

Our article, Gifts of Love for a Beautiful Home, offers lots of great ideas for gifts that will be much appreciated. Your thoughtfulness will add to the enjoyment of the day and provide a special memory of an occasion worth remembering.

Not every decorating challenge requires a major design change. Some things are very easy to fix and some are very easy to avoid.

We write "Quick Tips" on all sorts of subjects and add to the list all the time. Check out our Decorating Quick Tips Directory and find a solution for some of your decorating challenges, like Choosing the Right Light for Your Artwork, Getting a Valance Just Right, Choosing the Right Color Paint, and Choosing the Right Fabric for the Job. Some are really simple!

Once a year, the calendar tells you that it's a special day to honor your mother. If you don't do it every day of the year, now is the time!

There are lots of resources on the net about Mother's Day, such as The Story of Mother's Day.

It's a wonderful idea to find a gift for that special someone that will last beyond a box of chocolate or bottle of perfume. Check out our ideas for Gifts of Love for the Home.

About's Guide to Entertaining offers ideas for The Best Ways to Entertain Mom on Mother's Day.

About's Women's History Guide has suggestions for Gifts That Express the Spirit of the Day.

Put together A Beautiful Basket Planted with Flowers or Plan a Tea Party to celebrate the day. You might even want to invite some of your mother's friends.

Whatever you plan, be sure it's something that Mom will love--time together with her loved ones who make her feel special.

You don't have to do a total kitchen remodel to see a fresh, updated look.

If your sink looks dingy and out of date, how about putting in a new, stylish, up-to-date faucet? There are so many wonderful and decorative kitchen faucets on the market you might actually have a hard time deciding which to buy.

Our article, Kitchen Faucets 101, tells how a new faucet will help to update your kitchen, explain how the different styles fit in today's homes, and how all the features of a new kitchen faucet can make your life easier.

You'll want to see our Kitchen Faucets Slide Show to help you decide which will make the most impact in your home.