You can never have too many decorating books, so here’s another one to add to one of my reader’s collection. The New Better Homes & Gardens Decorating book is a classic that you’ll enjoy for years to come.
Chock full of inspiring pics and lots of reading material too, there are many tips and decorating ideas in this soft-cover book. From bathroom inspiration….
To bedrooms….
To outdoor decorating ideas….
Full color inspirational pictures all through the book.
Learn more about arranging too.
Thanks for stopping by! I'm Rhoda, from Atlanta, GA and I love decorating and DIY projects. Decorating a home doesn't have to cost a fortune and I've spent years thrifting at antiques markets and yardsales, finding those treasures that make a home unique. I'm here to inspire and encourage other women to find their own inner creativity. Won't you join me? 
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I'd love to learn more about groupings & better furniture placement.
I have fun in Gulf Shores, I love to have the book, I need idea’s for my family room, starting from scratch, and the 18×16 bath and dining room. We are remodeling our craftman’s style house and I love your blog. I still not sure what my family room is to be like? yes I need help.
Oh I forgot I made a post of your give away on my blog.
Can you believe I’m commenter #105…wow! I did post a link to your great giveaway on my blog…I’d love to get some new ideas to wrap my head around so as to learn how to be less symmetrical…go for some organized randomness so to speak.
Bo
What a great give away, and even a better friend. Well, I am getting a new sofa, so I would love some ideas on positioning in my great room.
Fun giveaway! I need to know more about dealing with a cathedral ceiling and the round top window that goes to the ceiling at the end of the room…I guess window treatment solutions?
Have fun at the cabin!
I need to know how to decorate blank spaces…niches…small loft-like areas, etc. I have some weird spaces in this home, and need some inspiration.
michelleharrod at hotmail dot com
how to frugally decorate tastefully
Have fun, Rhoda! I would love to win the book. My style evolves…
I’d love to win this book! I have an older edition that I’ve absolutely worn out by thumbing through it and poring over it.
I’m still trying to work on my poor little master bedroom and would love to learn how to combine the colors and textures I want to make this room special.
Thanks for the great giveaway.
What a great book. I’m not sure what I’d like to learn, but I always enjoy looking at the pictures so that I can get inspiration for more projects in my home.
Great book! I would like to learn what to put on different table tops! I get stuck in a rut! Thanks for the chance to win…..Come check mine out too
Hi, Rhoda ~ I'm having such FUN tonight, "running around" enjoying everyone's blogs that I "know" or "know of" from GOLLUM'S and SUSAN'S ("Between Naps on the Porch"). Nope, I do NOT have a "blog", so I can't "enter" for that gr888 book~~~ I just really enjoyed reading your blog, & seeing your lovely home… and wanted to tell you that!!! Warmest wishes to a lovely lady (and I CAN say that because I CAN'T win a book or anything… so, you KNOW it's sincere!)~~~ Blessings, Linda/ "Mom…"
I need help making small tight spaces into more storage.
hi Rhoda, what a lovely giveaway from you, a classic for sure…
enjoy your trip, think of me lol!
Sarah
I would like to learn how to pull all the things I already have into a more put together look.
I don’t have any design books, so I guess I need one. I love curtain ideas.
i’ve been wanting to decorate my living room forever and have no idea how to do it or where to start! this would surely help me out.
texan_michael(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
I’d love to have this book! I have trouble w/ choosing colors, so I hope there’s a section on that.
Please enter me in your giveaway. I am always looking forward to news ways of arranging things. I love your blog!
Gina
Miss Rhoda, enjoy your time at the beach! You are`such an inspration to us we want you to rejuvenate and come back with lots more exciting ideas. You never cease to amaze me with your fabulous ideas of taking the ordinary and making it EXTRAordinary! Thank you!
please enter me- very nice- thanks mrs.mommyyatgmail.com
We are in the process of remodeling (little by little) our home. I love getting new decorating ideas that the Mr. and I actually agree on!
I would love some ideas to help my master bath. I love your blog. It is so beautiful and has great ideas! Please enter me in the contest. Have a good vacation!
Stephanie
I’d like to learn simple decorating without clutter.
I need to learn how to STOP buying at yard sales. Where do you put it all? My house is officially full but it all looks so nice. I love peeking into the homes of other people so I would love to win this book. Thanks, Joanne ~~ glamourgirljoanne@yahoo.com
After leaving our study group last night I told my husband that I need to learn how to decorate… I don’t feel like my home has any style- other than “lived in”!
I would like to learn how to tie everything together so that the decorating just flows.
elkmeese at yahoo dot com
I want to learn how to pick the perfect draperies.
Can’t have too many decorating books. I’d love to win this one. I’m always looking for inspiration. Love your blog.
Teresa
tbarnardvolb@aol.com
Please include me too!
I’m always looking for new ways to stylishly store things. Thanks for the giveaway.
Have fun at the beach!
I desperately need to learn more about actually styling my home. I have lots of stuff, but don’t quite know where to put it all and not make it look like a mess.
I will definitely add a link to my post at http://www.gimmiemoore.blogspot.com
Thanks!
Blessed Mama
please enter me. i would like to learn more about arranging or re-arranging.
thanks,
djohnson@catcrew.com
I want to know how to make your house look all sleek when you have a bunch of STUFF in there!
onlycancan at hotmail dot com
Sorry, but I had to laugh when I read about your ‘chilling at the beach’. Considering it was in the 30s (!!!) here last night, I reckon you got more chilling than you bargained for?
Re this post… Can this stuff be learned? I think my house could do with a new owner for a while. I’m like a gallery visitor… I appreciate art, but couldn’t create it to save me. I have some lovely things but it’s a rare serendipitous occasion that they come together to form a beautiful setting.
I have a little something for you here.
I need help decorating my outdoor space!
i am so decorating challenged! i need help to cure the “my taste is all in my mouth” syndrome i seem to suffer from! lol
please toss my name in the hat for this awesome giveaway! good luck everyone and be sure to check in at the lost world for my giveaway too!
I’d like more ideas on those little touches that make it even cozier.
This looks like a great book.
I would love to learn more about colors… and also pairing country antiques with comfort (not sure if that would be in the book but it’s an interest of mine).
Hmmmm. I’d love to learn how to tie together different themes and pieces. Like tying together different patterns, it’s not my forte.
I hope you’re having fun on your trip right now. You’re going to have one FULL inbox when you return! I’d love to learn more about decorating on a budget. I’m a big fan of antique store finds, and placing them with contemporary pieces intrigues me.
I’m also doing a giveaway at my blog if you’d like to check it out and enter…..www.theotherhuse.blogspot.com
I’d love some new ideas for bathrooms…tired of the ones i see around here;)
My hubby has given me free reigns on redecorating our house, but I have no idea what to even do! I really want to redo our bedroom, as it’s not decorated at all. We even have blankets hanging as curtains.
Hi Rhoda!
We were in CBS together a couple of years ago. I really enjoy your blog. I need help with accessorizing my home. This book would help a lot.
Elaine
bells6atbellsouthdotnet
i want to learn more about how to rearrange a room where the living room and dining room are together. i can’t think of anything right now my mind is a blank!
fertawert AT yahoo DOT com
I need ideas to help decorate and keep the rooms safe for my babies as well. Everything is always up high and out of the way!
I have zero decorating ability. I mean it, zero. Any help would be an improvement.
I think I would learn quite a bit on how to decorate various rooms! I need all the help I can get! Thanks so much for doing this for us!
ahiltzy@yahoo(dot)com
I need to learn how to handle accessories without having too much around. I have the essential furniture, but our home still doesn’t feel right.
First, your blog header is beautiful…it made me feel right at home.
I’d love to learn more about color schemes and what goes together. I need all the help I can get!
As I’ve been trying to find artwork to hang in my living room, I would say I’d most like to get ideas and suggestions for hanging things/art on walls. Thanks!
I’d like to learn how to decorate to sell my house! Any ideas?
Thanks!
I’m hoping to find some inspirational ideas for my tiny bathroom. There’s not a lot of room in there but it desperately needs an update!
clay_walker_fan at yahoo dot com
I’d like to learn more about using coordinating fabrics. Thanks!
I would love to learn more about coordinating fabrics.
first, i love your style and your blog!! i would love the book because i am always looking for new ideas to spiff up my small condo. i do have a blog, and i will post about your giveaway as soon as i can get over there – seriouslykacyd.
thanks (for having the giveaway, and for the inspiration!!)
Rhoda,
I love you blog and check in every day! Please enter me in your giveaway.
Have a relaxing and fun time at the beach.
Margaret, Virginia
Hi Rhoda
I’ve been having trouble keeping up myself, but I made it in time to enter your giveaway!
I need to do something to this house so that I can fall in love with it again since we won’t be moving for a while and this book looks like it could help
Have a great time at the beach!!
hugs,
rue
I would love to learn some ideas for decorating my bedroom. It is very boring and needs some help.
ksieker(at)hotmail(dot)com
I need help decorating, this would be a great inspiration to get this book
Rhoda, I’ve been visiting your site for a while and have enjoyed it immensely, but haven’t ever commented. The book is beautiful. You probably will be chilling on the beach cause the temps are dropping!!! Have fun!
Great giveaway Rhoda. Hope you are having fun at the beach!
The book looks fabulous! Count me in for the drawing. I’d like to learn more about color.
Just dropped in to see you Rhoda and say hi. For someone who retired you’re busier than ever! I can’t believe you! You’re always painting something, recovering something or refurbishing something. Time for a rest!
hugs
Sandi
I know what kinds of things I like but I don’t know how to classify my style. I would love to see a book that showed the different decorating styles and examples of each kind.
doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
Elizabeth
I blogged here
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Elizabeth
I would love to win this book. I’m always in need of inspiration and ideas.
Thank you!
Jan
I’d love to learn to be more creative (i.e. new uses for things).
Thanks for entering me!!
Tracey
I would love to learn more about decorating a nursery…especially for my baby on the way!
I would love to learn how to pull a round all together. I seem to have lots of bits and pieces that I love and that should work together but am missing some kind of “glue.” Lol!
frog123 (at) cyipcom (dot) net
I am hoping to buy my first home this year and would love some great decorating ideas.
I could really use this book as I know NOTHING about decorating. I need to learn more how to group things together to hang on the walls. Thanks!
What an awesome Giveaway book. It looks like a real treasure. Here’s hoping and thanks for the fun.
Feel free to enter my Giveaways!
Well, it’s either a book like this one or listen to your mother and you can’t do that!!
Thanks for having the giveaway!
i would like to learn how to put things together in a cute way
I don’t own a decorating book at all so this would teach me a lot!
One never knows what might inspire the next great room make over at Miller Manor, and having idea books handy is always good! Please enter me in your drawing, I’d sure like to win!
tm
I would love to learn how to decorate or dress up my windows.
Rhoda, I’m excited to be entering this contest. I read your outstanding blog daily but for some reason was not able to comment. Just started a blog of my own, so maybe now my computer will cooperate with comments! When I figure out how, I will add this contest to my blog!
I would love for you to talk more about placing groupings of accessories together.
You have been boo-ed. Copy the boo photo and put it on your sidebar so everyone will know you already have been boo-ed. Then, find some friends to boo.
I wonder if you will even see this amidst all your comments!
OoohOooh! I would LOVE to win that book. I need help with how to hang things, what to put where:) Please enter me! I’d love to win:)
I do not know much about decorating, but the thing I would most like to learn would be where to place things, and how to mix colors.
joyfulnoise4him@yahoo.com
We just bought a house and are having a 2nd baby, so we have many rooms that are blank slates and could use this as inspiration. We need to learn everything!!
Thanks for hosting!
hedwards25 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com
Being from down south and living in the frigid north I would love to bring that southern warth into my home. I am queenesperfect at yahoo.com
I love decorating books! I want to redo my kitchen. This book will have some great ideas!
daniwilliams30 AT gmail DOT com
I have nothing on my walls, so that is what I would hope to learn or get ideas. Thanks for the chance to win.
Nina
NinaGonzalez0430(at)yahoo(dot)com
Rhoda, have fun at the beach! Sounds great about now. Just starting to get cool here in Texas.
Please enter me in the give away for the beautiful book. I love decorating books. You are always so kind. Thanks, Tracy
Hi Rhoda…. I love your new header. Your tablescape is beautiful…. Where did you find those perfect acorns?
fondly – janice (GI)
I love your inspirational blog! I would love to get some great ideas for re-decorating my guest bath from the book! Please enter me in the contest. Thanks1
Philicia
Please enter me! My big problem is furniture arrangement- I can’t seem to get away from lining things up all around the room!!!
Well, It looks like I’m #194, so my chances are a bit slim, but I’ll give it a try anyway because I love decorating books! This is my first time on your blog. Looks like a lot of fun. I’ll have to come back again! Thanks!
I’m interested in making my bedroom more cozy!
charlotte(dot)evard(at)comcast(dot)net
I would like ideas on how to make my tiny bathroom atleast seem roomier!
mommyhoodisthankless{AT}gmail.com
This carnival is a fun way to find new blogs to read.
As for decorating, what I REALLY need is a HOUSEKEEPER. And it’s so very difficult deciding what to keep, and what to let go!!
I would love to learn more about accessorizing. I never quite feel the room is complete when I’m finished. I think I’m always afraid of over doing it.
I’ve been wanting this book–checked it out from the library and loved it. Great giveaway!
Hope you’re having a wonderful vacay, Rhoda. Sounds good to me.
Hi Rhoda,
Not sure if this give away is open to everyone (I live in Australia)but is worth a try huh. I know how I want my home to look but have trouble tying everything in together to get the right *finished look*.
Anyway hope you are enjoying your time away
Lyn xoxox
Hi! First time I’ve entered a blog contest! I decided that since tomorrow- Halloween- is my birthday, this would be a fun birthday present! I enjoy your blog- thanks! Lisa
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