Under Stair Storage Ideas

Empty Space under the stairs is often overlooked residents. In fact, the minimal size of the space under the stairs can be utilized. With a sharp look at each corner of your home, the space under the stairs can be handled so as not to waste space.

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Under Stair Storage Ideas

Space under the stairs can be transformed into anything. Shoe storage area, one of them. Alternatively, child toy warehouse. Or, it can also be used for bookcase. Perhaps you are interested to close the panel, then hang the TV over there. If so, make sure the panel is designed to be opened and on the inside there is a shelf or drawer.

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Under Stair Storage Ideas

Around the room under the stairs need special attention and consideration to the area to be utilized to serve as a room. Initial obstacles encountered certain problems that limited area. However, it can be overcome by your creativity in design it so that it has a useful function.

"Now the stairwell has been used for aesthetic as well,"

Under Stair Storage Ideas images
Under Stair Storage Ideas

There are a variety of household materials that exist in the home, such as a ladder of wooden material, steel, or concrete. Household materials will not effect the type of room.

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Under Stair Storage Ideas

Any room can be utilized under the stairs of concrete or even wood. Do not worry because the structure of the foundation in the construction of purpose built with a sturdy ladder and not easily broken down.

Under Stair Storage Ideas for small living room
Under Stair Storage Ideas

"The important thing is that the function of the basement is not used to what area the size and availability,"

Staircase Drawers

Under Stair Storage Ideas

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One Decade of Distinguished Young Women - by Amanda



Amanda Wineman is a student at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama majoring in Political Science with a minor in French. Originally from Cut Bank, Montana, Amanda was a participant in the Distinguished Young Women program and was selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of Montana for 2011. Learn more about Amanda here!

And They Lived Happily Ever After - by Jacky

That’s how fairy tales are supposed to end, right? At least, that’s what I thought. I grew up watching the Disney princesses, like most other little girls, and hearing fairy tales that concluded in this manner. At the end of the story we are left with this statement and are somehow satisfied with it. These six little words could quite possibly be the most disappointing conclusion ever, and yet they have cemented themselves irreversibly into the cultural vocab. I use them myself, in fact, my Pinterest wedding board (come on, I’m sure you have one too) is entitled this very phrase. Why are we so satisfied with some greater power out there in the cosmic Disney/fairytale universe pulling the strings so that every story ends in the same way.  Everyone is always happy. And it’s always for ALWAYS.

I was never the kid who settled for the ending. I always wanted to know what happened next, and don’t even get me started on “cliff-hangers”. All I ever wanted to know was what happens after ‘ever after’? Is Cinderella happy when Prince Charming has his guy friends over for a SuperBowl party at the palace (and trust me, those boys probably don’t have a midnight curfew) and trashes the ballroom? What about when Jasmine notices Aladdin tracked a ton of mud across all the carpets? How about when Philip misses his date with Aurora because he took a nap? And I’m sure that Ariel won’t be feeling too delighted when Eric neglects that it’s his turn to pick the kids up from swimming lessons… Get the picture?

Our lives, like fairytales, continue to go on whether or not people are there to see it. Each new experience that we have and adventure that we take will bring new relationships (not just the romantic kind) into our lives. And, unfortunately, some of those relationships will end. Friends will drift apart as their interests change, or simply the separation of distance and time will change a friendship. Often times we say goodbye to people, and sometimes we come to understand we may never see those people again. Distinguished Young Women was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. The entire experience has had an incredible impact on the young woman I have become, and the woman I hope someday to be. Though it saddens me to say, I know that I may never see some of the girls I came to know over those two weeks again. And I know that I will never see all 50 of us together. This is a heavy thought to cope with, and unfortunately, a reality that doesn’t just apply to Distinguished Young Women Nationals, but to many of the endings in our lives.



Performing as a "Has Been" at Community Night for Distinguished Young Women National Finals this year!

This is not meant to be depressing, but rather I would like to share how I have come to understand the meaning of living “happily ever after.” Life stops for no one. Time does not slow down. Every second in our future soon becomes our past. As the saying goes “every day is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present”. I will not tell you that every moment of every day will be happy. In fact, I can promise you the opposite. There will disappointments and letdowns. There will be obstacles and many, many, many bumps in the road. Sometimes you’ll feel angry, sometimes heartbroken, and other times you won’t be able to feel anything at all. My two beautiful sisters Katye Brock and Kinsey Crow have already referenced a verse from the same chapter, now I will use Ecclesiastes 3:1, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”

Just like the unchanging seasons, transitioning from fall, to winter, to spring, and to summer, only to begin the cycle again, the pattern of life is no different. We will rise to new heights and accomplishments, to new levels of happiness, love, and fulfillment, only to plummet to lows of disappointment, hurt, and sadness. But just as I promised that those valleys would appear from time to time, I will make you another promise. I will promise you that after those valleys you will rise again. Things will always get better, and nothing is permanent except the very fact that nothing is permanent!  “Happily ever after” is not a promise that everything will always be awesome all the time, but rather an encouragement to view happiness as a cumulative, rather than incidental, outlook on your life.

So thank you. Thank you to my family and friends for setting me on the right course. Thank you to my Distinguished Young Women sisters for truly becoming family and inspiring me with your integrity, intelligence, talent, and love. And thank you Distinguished Young Women for being a beacon for young women brimming with potential in a broken world that is constantly trying to tell us that we are inadequate. Go out there and take on the world my friends.

God Bless, and I hope you ALL live happily ever after. I know that I plan to!



Jacky Arness is a student at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota majoring in Political Science/International Relations with a minor in Theatre Arts. Originally from Fargo, North Dakota, Jacky was a participant in the Distinguished Young Women program and was selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of North Dakota for 2011. Learn more about Jacky here!

Distinguished Always - by Sydney

First off, I would like to give a huge thank you to all the wonderful people that are a part of Distinguished Young Women, special shout out to Bob McClory, my Fabulous Fenton Family, and of course all of Mobile, and the gracious hospitality I was lucky enough to receive while there for National Finals last summer.

I will be honest, I am a very busy person! I will be playing two college sports and taking 16 credits next semester, my only sister is getting married next month, and I have spent my summer working three jobs, including interning in Alaska’s Governor’s Office. A day in the life of a has-been right?

However, despite my chaotic lie, there isn’t one day that I don’t think of my experiences as the Distinguished Young Woman of Alaska for 2011. It was an absolute honor to represent my state, and it truly is a life changing experience. The title will stick with me for the rest of my life, and I am proud of it.


Often, if I am nervous about something, or feel-ill prepared, I think to myself “If you can dance in the front row at National Finals in heels, you can do this!”  (I had to be front row, darn alphabetical order. AND I had no dance experience before Distinguished Young Women) Or, if I feel the jitters before a college presentation, I remember that I won interview at the state and national levels.
 
Now is my time to pass on the same confidence to all of you readers; we are all very distinguished young women, at the core of our beings. Everyone has a God given talent, to be used for a purpose.

Einstein once said:
“Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live it’s whole life believing it’s stupid.”

Sometimes we just need that little reminder that we are special, and that will give us the confidence to do things we never imagined.  

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. – Isaiah 61:1
 
Xoxo,

Sydney 



Sydney McIntosh is a student at Nyack College in Nyack, New York. Originally from North Pole, Alaska, Sydney was a participant in the Distinguished Young Women program and was selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of Alaska for 2011. Learn more about Sydney here!

Distinguished Has a Name, and that Name is Becky Jo - by Veronica

When someone steps up to a large, seemingly impossible task, the true effects of their hard work and spirit get passed down to each person involved. However, this magical effect does not get weaker with each person it touches, but instead grows stronger and burns brighter in each person nearby. Some people never realize or ever get to witness how much their efforts have affected others. However, when you are Becky Jo Peterson, you get to step back and smile, looking at a program you worked your distinguished ways on and forever transformed. But just seeing all of your hard work made successful is one thing. Having touched the lives of girls all across the nation is something this woman should be proud of for the rest of her life. There is no amount of gratitude that could ever be expressed to the one and only Becky Jo Peterson.
 
Becky Jo with all of the Has Beens before National Finals.
How does one even become distinguished, or know what being distinguished entails? Well, all of us have role models and inspirations that motivate us to truly be our best selves every day. And I know I am speaking for each and every participant in the Distinguished Young Women program when I say that Becky Jo’s selflessness, upbeat attitude, and extremely hard working mentality is something that inspires us all to be the Distinguished Young Women we truly want to be. Leaving behind all of her family and friends in California to step up and be the Executive Director of this phenomenal program certainly took lots of thought and most definitely a little bit of bravery. Thinking about what would have happened if this program folded absolutely breaks my heart. If this one individual had never stepped up, I would not have gotten many chances that have changed my life. I wouldn’t have been able to represent my state and all of the people in it that I love and live for. I wouldn’t have been able to come to Mobile and find my home away from home, the girls that will be my lifelong friends and undoubtedly, bridesmaids, the volunteers and employees that work so hard to change lives, or a city filled with people holding so much compassion for all of us. I wouldn’t have been able to grow, learn, or be touched by each and every magical experience and opportunity within this program. I wouldn’t be a Distinguished Young Woman without you, Becky Jo. 

Becky Jo lights up a room. Her spirit, fun and vibrant personality, and passion for this program shines through every time she speaks and smiles.  I just recently returned to Mobile to participate as a Has-Been, which was absolutely the best week of my life. Being reunited with some of my Distinguished sisters, being out in the community and being touched by citizens of Mobile, and being big sisters to the current contestants all combined for a life-changing experience that only Distinguished Young Women knows how to provide. One day during our stay in Mobile for this second time around, we had the extreme joy of having lunch with Becky Jo in the lovely National Headquarters building. It was awesome having a meal with Becky Jo (even cooked by Becky Jo!) in a historic building that held so much of the program inside of it. It was during this meal that I realized something – your time as a Distinguished Young Woman never runs out.

Lunch at National Headquarters with Becky Jo and the Has Beens.
Sure, you may have to pass the torch onto the next wonderful girl within your state, but you will ALWAYS be a Has-Been. With this program, that is all you need. There is always an opportunity to keep giving at some level, whether it is in the form of a volunteer, a sponsor, a host family, a choreographer, and so much more. Becky Jo has demonstrated this for us and sets the example that just because you aren’t wearing that medallion anymore, there is still so much you can give to this program. Besides all of the other wonderful things I have learned from Becky Jo, the biggest is certainly this. Just like she gave up her life at home to come to Mobile and transform this program, I know that I will never want to stop giving back to the program and people that have given me so very much. I’m speaking for each and every Distinguished Young Woman in the nation when I say thank you, Becky Jo Peterson, for showing us what a true distinguished individual really is, and that we too can touch and inspire lives just like you have done for us. 


Veronica Townsend is a student at the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware majoring in Fashion Merchandising. Originally from Dagsboro, Delaware, Veronica was a participant in the Distinguished Young Women program and was selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of Delaware for 2011. Learn more about Veronica here!

Moving On - by Devin

One of my favorite quotes is from Robert Frost and it goes like this: “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life. It goes on.”  As I write my final blog post for Distinguished Young Women, I can’t help but think that this chapter of my life is coming to a close.  But I know in my heart its underlying themes will be prevalent throughout the rest of the pages of my life.       
    
Distinguished Young Women friends!
All sappy book metaphors aside, I decided to use this last post to reflect upon the year of my life post-Distinguished Young Women.  I’ve moved to a different state and made an entirely different group of friends than I had in high school.  I traded in small town Oklahoma for big city Texas.  I’ve learned material in college that I didn’t even know existed in high school.  I’ve been challenged - physically, mentally, and spiritually, but I have grown so much because of it.    
    
SMU friends!
I left the National Finals last summer with a feeling of utter amazement—it took a while to digest the experience with which I’d been blessed.  However, it didn’t take long to observe its after effects.  I became so much more confident with who I was and what I wanted out of life.  Distinguished Young Women showed me that, in fact, I wasn’t unusual; there are actually girls from all over the country (at least one from every state, in fact) who are interested in the similar things that I am and who strive for greatness for both themselves and the rest of the world.  For the opportunity to compete with young women of that caliber of character, I am forever grateful.
    
I’ve still got a long way to go. I still have moments when I think that the obstacle I’m facing is insurmountable.  But that’s what I thought when I entered the Distinguished Young Women program at my local level (when it was still called Junior Miss), but I worked hard, and won.  I worked even harder to prepare for my state program. And I won.  A year later from that initial decision to try my hand at this little competition in my hometown, I was preparing for the National Finals in Mobile.  Two weeks later, while I wasn’t wearing a medal after the confetti dropped from the ceiling, I left with a new sense of self and the world around me (with 49 new friends to boot). I had won.

Thanks, Distinguished Young Women. 


Devin Kerns is a student at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas majoring in Communications Studies with a minor in Italian. Originally from Stillwater, Oklahoma, Devin was a participant in the Distinguished Young Women program and was selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of Oklahoma for 2011. Learn more about Devin here!

Design Interior Ideas and trend 2012

So far as we know it is a fashion trend / fashion, both the shape and color of materials used, What in the world of architecture there is also a similar trend?

Trend is something that is temporary and will only survive in a certain period, perhaps even just a marketing trick to make of consumers leads to a specific product,

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Design Interior Ideas and trend 2012
Design Interior Ideas and trend 2012

World property also can not escape the bonds of business interests and the architectural term trend is one such example, if we analyze with the trend of architecture, the property developer easier and directed to sell their products. Originally follow the trend of the property must be sold. Similarly, the media architecture. By discussing the trend of architecture, the media will sell because people want to know what kind of architecture that trend, regardless of whether the meaning is conveyed about the trend is right or wrong.

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Design Interior Ideas and trend 2012

For example, the trend of minimalist architecture was still warm sound.
Is the property being sold to as minimalist minimalist really? It turns more of a misnomer, although there is also a property developer that provide an understanding of the true minimalist. What it can easily be minimalist in order to sell well, although actually not at all minimalist. let alone the people are proud and happy to buy the property in accordance with the existing architectural trends that are not considered out of date.


What about the trend for 2012?

Issue of "global warming" the final end is also enough to affect the trend in the world of architecture, the increasing trend in terms of awareness and respect for the environment makes this issue is still dominant. Use of environmentally friendly materials, maximization of air and natural light to obey, the efficiency of 'life-cost' after building up and reducing waste in the process into sub bertinggal issue with regard to issues earlier.

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Design Interior Ideas and trend 2012

Of the architect as a designer, this issue becomes interesting, Architects can 'play' using the material and shape to accommodate this issue. Besides, now growing desire among architects to use simple materials but have local content (local content) to more. The term back to nature would be a pretty central theme untu some time to come.

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Design Interior Ideas and trend 2012

For color in the year 2010 will be more focused on the natural color (back to nature), such as light gray color, faded brown, pale green, orange, yellow, lime. In addition to representing nature, this color can be used as a base color other than white and color derivatives.

What about the interior, the interior of the building will be more use of natural materials like bamboo, wood with the old design (traditional).

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Design Interior Ideas and trend 2012

Trend is not a standard thing for us to follow, the more important thing that we do but talk about the trend is to make a check list of existing needs and also adapted to the existing financial condition so that in building our dream house was not disappointed in the future day.

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10 Tips How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger

Tips How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger - small is beautiful

One question repeatedly heard by the professional interior design is how to make small rooms look bigger.
All men are agreed; more space would be great. Regardless of the size or layout of the house, one room or more generally on the small side. But we know that there are other tips that make a room seem more spacious us a room even though we are small


Make the space appear larger is a particular challenge for seroang interior design, home owners also hope the room seem more spacious without sacrificing a lot of cost. The paling.Dibutuhkan is creativity and careful thought.

Here are ten great tips on small space below.

1. Decorating Ideas for Living Room

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As one of the most frequently used room in the house, especially for the purpose of receiving guests, decorating a small living room is the setting should be in such a way so that the room is warm is important.
nah the most effective way to increase the usable space is just rearranging the furniture .. Get rid of it all - it is an eyesore, and the right to live a decent 1 -3 decoration for your living room occupy.

2. Small Family room ideas

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The living room is usually more relaxed than other rooms at home and because it is easier to apply space saving decorating ideas.
One small room decorating ideas perfect for the family room is stackable seating. A bean bag chair, for example, offers comfortable seating for adults and children, and can be stacked in a closet or corner of the room when not in use.
Bean bag furniture - including a love seat and sofa beanies - can move out of the way to create more space when needed; fast, easy, and with little effort. And these days with fun prints and fabrics, there is a bean bag style that will compliment almost any type of interior decoration design.

3.Tips for Small Dining Room Decorating

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The easiest way to make more room in the small dining room table is to scrimp. A small room table, or one with a removable leaf that can be stored away when not in use, will go a long way in making the room look more open and spacious.
A small corner china cabinet will save additional space, but display a simple piece will make the room look neat and give the illusion of more space.


4. Decorative mirrors on the wall

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One, the most inexpensive way to decorate a small room and create the illusion of more space is to use a mirror.
A decorative mirror, especially a large wall mirror, will act as a room expander when strategically placed to reflect light or interesting elements in the room. Such as windows with beautiful views, a door to another room, fireplace, or a work of art.
A decorative lighted mirror will add warmth and use a large mirror on the wall for a small room that makes the room seem more spacious.


5. Kitchen Design Ideas

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Adding space to the heart of every home - the kitchen - can be effectively achieved by adding a built-in.
"Borrowing" extra space from the next room will be cheaper than adding a new room to the kitchen. Accommodate such built in features such as built-in oven or refrigerator.
Light-color solid-surface visual table brighten the room and make it look larger; under appliances small kitchen table will add counter space and reduce clutter.


6. Small Apartment

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Fortunately for homeowners with small rooms, many furniture showrooms have a section devoted to a small apartment and space saving furniture

Small apartment furniture is down-sized; attractive specially designed for limited space. Some have folded clever space saving design, the other has a hidden storage space efficient, fits in a corner, or just a small version of a standard-sized furniture.
Even if you do not plan to buy new furniture, visiting small apartment furniture showroom will provide a unique home decor accents and decor ideas you can apply a small room to create the illusion of more room.


7. Make a small bathroom look bigger

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Small bathroom design can be made to look larger with a few quick easy decorating tips.
Improve the small bathroom space using pale, cool colors that reflect light, white, pastel and neutral colors to make the bathroom look bigger than it is.
Another idea for how to make a small room look bigger is to use vertical lines on the wall - drawing the eye upward and give the illusion of the ceiling is higher. Simple, sheer window coverings will allow more light and help the room feel more open.
Just like a small room, less clutter equals more space, and space will feel less oppressive. So make full use of the storage compartments by adding racks, bins, and shelves. And, if possible, keep storage flush with the wall; built in storage between the wall studs are easy DIY project for intermediate skill level handyman.

8. Furniture for bedrooms

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Add floor space in a small bed room by removing the pieces that do not need furniture. Remember, the main function room to sleep, so sleep should be part of the largest, most prominent of the furniture in the room.
Whatever the size of the cabinet, using a set of components saves cabinet space optimized storage space. A shoe rack shoe will continue to be useful and in one small area, rather than having multiple pairs of shoes to take valuable floor space.
Too many objects and prints too much will make the room look smaller, cramped, and closed, not open, airy, and relaxing. Although the use of wall space can help to create more floor space, too many things on the wall will make the room seem smaller and more crowded.

9. Wall colors

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Color is important for any room, but especially for small rooms.
One color ideas for a small room is to add depth to use a solid color. Using one color for the walls of one room, and another for opening doors and walls in the room next to accentuate and define the space.
Wall separating a small space into blocks of color can add depth visual.Gunakan soft tones of color in layers. If you want to keep a neutral wall color, select accent colors and layers to the entire room with accessories to brighten up the room and took him deep.
Continuing the theme of a single color in a room that connects the two is a good way to help dissolve the line between the two rooms and open them with one another. This technique is only effective, however, when used for the next room which is located in the same line of sight.
Neutral, light shades and bright colors work best, avoid patterned wallpaper gelap.Hindari color, which has a tendency to beat a small space.

10. Terrific Space Saving Idea

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A large space saving idea that provides oodles of extra storage space is to build a floor to ceiling shelving corner buku.Atau floor to ceiling shelves take up less space that is only about 12-inches of floor space. Provide enough screen space for collections and book.
Built in book case with a unit under the cabinet for additional storage is also great. A shelf built wide and deep enough to accommodate television - creating even more floor space and make the room look bigger. Overhead track lighting to create interest, depth, and warmth.


That's ten tips on how to make a small room look larger and enjoy the extra space is created - visual, or vice versa!

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Small Living Room Ideas

redesigning or renovating (change shape) of the family room and living room that is small is a challenge. Do you live in an apartment or a landed house, decorating the family room and living room are small requires careful planning, creativity, and a good imagination. Is difficult? not really, if you consider my suggestions, you'll see there are various options to decorate a family room and living room are small.

Tips Decorating the walls of small rooms

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Select and use a type of decoration that you like, of course, that also can help make your space seem larger. You also have to be careful to design the storage space (storage) to be larger, making it easier for you to put or keep your belongings.

Fit By Size

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For the placement of furniture in the room must be smaller than the room, so the room does not look cramped or claustrophobic. Maximize space with a long sofa 2 seater sofa large compared to the seating so that guests can sit down with the fun. What a great idea if you decorate your room with fun style and combine it with your collection of items in the room, may also be combined with a small sofa again and add a large mirror or a decorated so as to make the room bigger and wider.

Minimalist House Design

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Keep in mind, when you're decorating a family room and living room are small have to think also where you will place the accessories and furniture. you might consider the principles of Feng Shui when a set of accessories and furniture in the living room and your guests. Make sure your furniture does not close the door so as not to block the door when opened and closed.

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decorating design for a small living room ideas

If you focused approach in terms of design, you should plan from the beginning how to maximize the family room and living room. You can try to use / modern decorating style, as this will make the room appear more spacious. Decide which design style is really a desire you will certainly spend most of your time.

Use Coloring Techniques

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decorating design for a small living room ideas

Color is one of the factors that influence the design of living room and your guests. If you believe that you should paint your small room with white, this is a good thing for you. You can specify colors that can make the space seem bigger impression with decorating colors that reflect the same intensity, or use a theme.

Decorate Home Lighting
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To color the room should be decorated with bright colors like bright yellow or orange, color matching, if you want a softer look can also wear a bright green color. Painting the walls with a dark color or a parent will make the walls look as though narrow and move closer to you.
To make a room look larger should be painting the walls with light colors (light) gray or bluish gray. If the gray felt boring, actually be looking for a fresh tone colors such as green or blue to get the atmosphere you want.
With the above methods, a small living room can be decorated in a simple. Use your creativity and you will create a small living room / great and memorable little broader.


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Saying Goodbye Is Never Easy - by Katye

Saying goodbye is never easy.  Whether you are saying goodbye to your family as you head off to college—which I did last year, saying goodbye to someone you love (My Grandaddy)—which I did last month, or saying goodbye to a part of yourself—which I did last week.  The point is: Goodbyes are just a part of life.  I will be the first to tell you that I do not do well with change.  It takes me awhile to get adjusted, and I always look back on what was instead of looking forward to what will be.  As I was reminiscing on my time as Distinguished Young Woman of America, crying because I was having to leave all the wonderful people I had become so close to, a very wise and beautiful woman (who happened to be the Distinguished Young Woman of Ohio 2011) posted a bible verse that pretty much reached out, grabbed me, and screamed in my face: “He has made everything beautiful in its time.”   Kinsey’s reminder of Ecclesiastes 3:11 made me realize that we have beautiful seasons in life—seasons we may not want to end; however, we have to move on from these, cherishing the memories, in order to reach the next beautiful season God has lined up for us.  I will always deeply treasure my time as a Distinguished Young Woman, but now I have realized that moving on may not be so bad after all.  It’s important to remember those things we have taken away from those beautiful periods of life, and we must be forever grateful to those who got us there and supported us along the way.  I am so thankful for everything that Distinguished Young Women has taught me, and I am equally thankful for everything it teaches to other young girls.  The world needs more distinguished young women, and I don’t mean just the title.  Girls, if you have not listened to one thing I have posted for the past year, listen to this: You are beautiful, smart, talented, and can accomplish your dreams.  Don’t give everything to one seemingly beautiful season of life when you have so many more ahead of you.

 
So, while my time is over, I know with all my heart that I am leaving you all in good hands.  Congratulations to Christina Maxwell of North Carolina!  Ladies (and gents if you’re reading, too), this is an incredible young woman.  I know she will lead you and provide much wisdom in the next year.  I had the opportunity to get to know her a little bit over the two weeks in Mobile, and I have to say, she is a genuine, talented, joyful ball of energy that is going to represent Distinguished Young Women with all of the grace, poise, and confidence that is so true to this program.  Don’t forget to keep up with the class of 2012 through the blog and Christina on twitter @bedistinguished!  For all of you that read this, if you want to keep up with all of my shenanigans, feel free to follow me on twitter @katyebrock.  It’s been a wonderful ride, folks.  Thank you for your support of me and more importantly, this program.  Believe in what this program does.  I’ve seen it firsthand, and I hope that you can all see it too.  I bid you farewell, friends! May God bless you and shine through you in the coming year.  I may have just given up my title a week ago, but I’m starting to get used to my status as a Has-Been!
 
All my love, and remember: Stay distinguished!
Katye



Katye Brock is preparing to begin her second year at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee and is majoring in International Studies. Originally from Tullahoma, Tennessee, Katye was a participant in the Distinguished Young Women program and was selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of Tennessee for 2011 and the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2011. Learn more about Katye here!

Born This Way: My Lesson at Nationals - by Rebecca

I sat for a while trying to come up with my topic for this blog entry. I wanted to do something that could really help all the readers in their lives, but I wanted it to be unique as well. Then I began to think about where I was at this same time last year…I had just recently competed at the national level of Distinguished Young Women. To be honest and completely real with you guys, as much fun as it was, Nationals in Mobile was really a learning experience for me.

    I worked really hard in the months leading up to Nationals to make sure that I had all of my choreography, talent, and wardrobe down, and that I was in the best shape I could possibly be in. I was determined, and I thought I had it all.

    I got down to Nationals and had a great time with the girls, but the competition was always on my mind. I kept mentally comparing myself to the others, trying to figure out if I really had a shot at winning or not. I carefully watched everyone during rehearsals to see who really had potential. I found a few people who seemed to have the whole package, but I searched for areas where I might be able to beat them. In short, I let the competition get to my head. And more importantly, I let pride get to my head.

    Through the preliminary nights, I heard a lot of praise from my state chair and from some of my fellow Distinguished Young Women, so I was feeling pretty good. I thought I really had a chance at making the top ten at least, if not further. I kept telling myself I wouldn’t make it, to prepare myself if I didn’t, but unfortunately that didn’t help. 

    On the night of finals, all fifty of us girls stood on stage, awaiting the list of the top ten. I listened as each name and state was read off, and the open slots slowly disappeared, until there was only one name left. 

    “Tennessee—Katye Brock!” was the final name called. I had to stop myself from tearing up on stage. I felt like everything I had worked for through the entire year was gone in the blink of an eye. 

    What did I do wrong? What should I have done differently? What did the judges see in those girls that they didn’t see in me? 

    I began questioning everything, trying to figure out where I didn’t make the cut.

    As soon as we got back to the dressing room, I quickly excused myself to the restroom so I could let out a few tears without the other girls seeing. I finally decided that I needed to make the most of this opportunity while I still could. I went back into the dressing room and prepared for the final production number, eagerly trying to engage in the conversations and interactions I felt like I had missed out on all those past two weeks. 

    It finally hit me as we were dancing the final production number. The song was “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga. This was by far our favorite routine of the whole program. It was fun, energetic, and, most of all, it had a great message. A message that hit me like a ton of bricks that night as I sunk into our final pose on stage: This is who I am. This is what I was meant to be. I won’t get everything I want to get. In fact, I won’t get most of the stuff I want to get, but that’s okay!! We’re all made for a specific purpose; a purpose that only we can do. I began crying at the end of that number, because I finally realized just how stupid I had been. I looked around at the 39 Distinguished Young Women surrounding me, and at the top ten waiting in the wings, and realized…these are amazing young women. Words can’t even describe how fantastic they are. These 49 other girls came from all over the country with the same dream I had, and why should I be upset after making it this far?? I let the desire of being the Distinguished Young Woman of America stand in the way of fully taking in the experience of a lifetime!!

    I truly feel like I missed out at Nationals. Rather than being thankful and happy with the person I was, I focused on what I could be, and I regret that every day. I missed out on friendships that could have been built much stronger than I allowed, and as a result, I felt like I didn’t “belong” (probably the stupidest idea ever). I decided not to go back this year to be a has-been partly for that reason, and I immediately regretted it, but my family had already planned a vacation over that week, so I was unable to go. I miss those girls like crazy, and I wish I had had the mind and the humility to realize just how special they were before it was too late. 

    I can’t say in the slightest that Nationals was not an incredible experience for me. Those two weeks really were two of the best weeks of my life. But I do feel that, had I not let competition and my own desires and plans for my life stand in my way, those two weeks would have been out of this world. 

    So my message to all the readers out there: realize who you are. Know that you are one person who will change the world in your own way, and most of the time, it’s not in the way you think. Keep your mind open to every opportunity and adventure that you come across, because every single experience will mean a lifetime of lessons and memories. Think twice about someone else before you think once about yourself. Count all your blessings, and make the most of every one. Stay humble, and remember: you were born this way.



Rebecca Mitchell is a college freshman at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama majoring in Elementary Education. Originally from Ijamsville, Maryland, Rebecca was a participant in the Distinguished Young Women program and was selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of Maryland for 2011. Learn more about Rebecca here!

Living Room Decorating Ideas

Living Room Decorating Ideas

Living room from the past are still believed to be the unifier of the family. Where all family activities, ranging from children to the elderly can move together in this space. Good morning, noon, afternoon, or evening.

Because of the existence of this important family room, then decorate the activity / change this family room into a warm, comfortable, fresh to activities, as well as convenient for the family chat together is necessary.

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Selection of an inspired blend of green color of the theme of one small seed can be applied to a desire to support the family room family room a warm, fresh, cheerful, but also comfortable. Color selection of furniture and knick knacks in the room, so do not look well adjusted to the blinding green - yellow, so the family room will have its own character.

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Eclectic Design Living room. In the year 2012, the concept could shift the eclectic design of the house and even a minimalist interior design trend of 2012. Aesthetically, eclectic style that emerged in the 20th century as a symbol of wealth and prosperity of the prism in the style of the past.

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An interior designer Patricia Herdita of RuangKarya namely, say "eclectic designs can now be interpreted as an amalgamation of modern style with traditional characteristics". According to him, today's eclectic style much favored by our society, because Indonesia itself has a rich culture, art and traditions can be combined, not only from one concept only area ".

So, how to decorate the living room tips in order to perform an eclectic?

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It turned out very simple and easy way to turn a modern family room into ekliktik. You only need to prepare Kanin Weaving in providing an eclectic touch to enhance your living room. Yes ... only with woven fabric, you can have a room with eclectic concepts.

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Well ... after the fabric is ready, then specify where the woven fabric will be placed. As a decoration on the couch? Woven shawl was draped to the back of the sofa and arm. The modern design of the sofa was blended nicely with the look of ethnic fabrics.

Instead of making woven table runner? Beautify coffee table by placing the scarf as a tablecloth. Have a collection made from woven pillow cases? Apply to the cushion on the sofa or carpet. Is wrong. Only a small touches like this, modern-style family room a new look. Coupled with traditional values, so an eclectic style that tickles the eyes to glance at.

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Indonesia is very rich with a variety of traditional fabrics. Weaving his own, from Sabang to Merauke, a motif and distinctive colors. So do not be wasted, not just for the fashion business. For any interior percantikan proven effective to make the room more interesting.

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Tips: Avoid excessive use of woven fabric. Just because happy with the motif and color, then on display everywhere. Then finally the room so full of weaving, something in between so it looks more elegant. So, apply just a little, make the loom just as an accent.

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In addition to fabric, to implement an eclectic design, you can wear again legacy stuff than your grandparents. As gebyog of Central Java, Jepara couch with pillows embroidered or embroidery, using ulos as wall decoration, teak jamb or older, or terrazzo floors.

OK. Hope it can inspire you all to bring the concept of an eclectic family's dream home.

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Top Interior Design Schools

tips on choosing Top Interior Design Schools

One of the most important moments in your life is when you choose the best design schools, interior, and at first it may seem like a daunting task. We can help you make sure your decision is a sound and turn the process into easily.

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Too often, prospective students to consider only the large and famous schools when thinking about the best. This, however, does not always occur, such as programs at many smaller schools are just as strong, if not more, from interior design programs at larger schools. And, there is the added benefit of having smaller classes, which give students more opportunities to have one-to-one attention from faculty that is relevant and direct communication with their instructors. In addition, although some students enjoy a more vibrant environment that larger schools may be, many students who work best in societies more closely at smaller schools.

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As will be staying at the school of your choice for a rather long time, it must consider the location of the school. Consider whether you prefer a quiet environment rural or urban areas are more busy. For many, a simple change of setting is only what is needed for a new blast of inspiration. Live far from where you grew up giving can expand their horizons and expand your perspective, is really valuable and life-changing experience. Many students, however, may find that the emotional support and comfort of friends and family a positive influence on their success, especially in a competitive school.

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The quality of academic programs school of interior design is of course very important too. Consider the specific talents and interests in the field of interior design, and then compare it with the best school you choose between. Content of the teaching faculty credentials and portfolio. And, look for well-known and successful animators among alumni of the school to get an idea of ​​relative strength.

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Extracurricular activities, athletics, and non-academic aspects are also useful to think about when choosing an interior design school. Students who are active in community service may wish to participate in school and give back to the nearby environment. Students who enjoy sports can choose schools that are active in sports.

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The cost of interior design program and other academic expenses is another key factor that you will want to consider. Be prepared to apply for grants, scholarships, or work-study program as soon as you can afford. Remember that a more expensive school of interior design can work for those who have the means, but there are many interior design schools are cheaper to give the same thing, or even higher, level of education!

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Finally, choose an interior design school is a very personal process - what actually determines the best schools varies from student to siswa.Hubungi Architect Services if you want memabangun or renovate your home.

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