Preserve your Photographs with a Photo Scanner

We all have good intentions of creating some kind of project with all of those old photos we have stuck in drawers or boxes sitting in the closet. But when do we really get around to it? We don't. They continue to sit and age. Photos become washed out, faded and damaged. We can save our photos and restore them with a photo negative scanner and believe it or not it's easy. Your photos tell a story of your lifetime. A time capsule if you will of your...

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An easy guide to stretching your own canvas

For a great many artists, including those who specialise in pet portraits, stretching their own canvas not just saves money on commercially prepared canvases, but also provides them with a better result. On the whole, commercially prepared canvases tend to be quite light weight with just the minimal number of primer layers needed. When we set up our own canvases we can choice the quality of canvas, stretcher bars and primer that suits our painting style, so creating something that will work perfectly with our finished painting and so have a much...

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Oversized Wall Clock themed in unique motifs

Oversized wall clock is common for outdoor decoration. These clocks, depending on your preference, can be used for indoor decoration as well. Keeping accurate time is a great feature and coupled with some great designs, the clocks are fast becoming much sought after by home owners coast to coast.It can also offer a fresh style and d©cor to your home interior. Guests and visitors would admire them if they are prominently displayed in your home. And...

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Furniture In The House

It does seem like a bit of a strange question but the chair is a very important part of the home and each room usually has a different style unless of course you are in your mid 90's and have the same chairs across the house to match both your carpet and your old fashioned wallpaper.Is there a way you can tell what furniture is right for each room? Well the first thing you may want to think about doing is getting in an interior designer in as the...

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Mattress and Bed Sizes Guide

When purchasing a bed and adjoining mattress it is vital to look at the size to ensure it will fit in your bedroom and that you are getting the correct mattress size for your bed.Below are the standard sizes for mattresses to fit all types of beds from a small single to a super king size bed, including width and height in imperial and metric measurements. Please note that although these are the exact measurements for standard mattresses, this is...

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The new generation of silk flowers

Artificial flower orchidIf about the terms "silk plants" you just think of a plastic sunflower in a corner taking dust , today you will have to completely change your mind .Now artificial flowers do look like real , thanks to the effort of a team of floral masters who completely reivented the concept of artificial flower .And this is dued to two upgrades in the concept of producing artificial flowers1) Now designers use CG in the creative step2) A new material has replaced both silk and satin , being a fusion of latex and satin.This new generations...

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How to properly store your belongings

It's surprising how much stuff we can find ourselves owning after just a few years. When you need self-storage, a little bit of organization will go a long way in making the most of your space.Step one is find a local storage facility which fits your budget requirements.A storage unit's rental cost is determined by its size - so you need to figure out just what you are going to store so you can know how much space you require.In order to adequately...

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WE HAVE MOVED OUR BLOG to Our DSG FREE COMMUNITY

Dear Design Style Guide Members and Readers,Our Valentine Giveaway was the last post on our blog here.We are moving our blog to a new URL.Please Join Our Community here http://designstyleguide.net/community/It is free for everyone and we will send you an email directly to your Inbox with each new post. You can keep up to date with all of our Giveaways and more.Once your sign up, you can also follow our artists up close or talk to them directly.Our...

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10 Valentine Winners!

The Design Style Guide Valentine giveaway has ended and our ten winners have been picked using RandomGenerator.org. A big CONGRATULATIONS to our 10 Winners! 1.Winning $30 credit from HouseofPeltier  Shrimp Salad Circus said... 33 I tweeted! http://twitter.com/ShrimpSalad/status/8918183288 2. Winning $25 credit from Zegami Audrey said... 45 Forgot to add, I tweeted this awesome give away! Audrey 3. Winning $20 credit from...

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VALENTINES Design Style Guide GIVEAWAY

The Design Style Guide Valentine Giveaway Event We have 10 sponsors and that means we will have 1o winners on Feb 14 – VALENTINES DAY! (all 10 winners will be announced on the blog on Feb 14!) Please browse through to see what you might win when you participate. As with any giveaway the shipping is included with the prize. Our first Valentine comes from: Amy Peltier of HouseOfPeltier She’s giving...

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