This is a collection of projects you can do in a short period of time, such as on a weekend. One or two, not ALL of them. I've done the simple bed canopy and I love it. Didn't take long, either! I've been doing flavored vinegars for Xmas gifts for years, and everyone loves them. The projects are easy and leave a lot of room for creativity and personal expression, and no right or wrong way to do them. They're also not as expensive as you might think. This is a good book for people who think that "decorating" means lots of loud flowery wall paper with upholstery fabric to match, new objects de art, and of course, lots of money. No, these are neat things that you can do to "redecorate" without "refinancing." There are great gift ideas as well, although I've not tried glass etching just yet! May I respectfully suggest that you do a good spring cleaning before considering decorating. Can't tell you how many people I know that want to redecorate, but never think of cleaning up first. Clear out your closet, neaten it up, donate or dispose of unneeded things, (See Suze Orman's The Courage to be rich), repair anything that needs repair (upholstery, vacuum cleaners, replace a picture frame's glass, furniture/chair/sofa legs, etc.), then think about the colorwashing on the walls, or something else. Then start thinking color and coordination, or not!
