Simplify Decorating with a Decorating Scrapbook

I can't tell you how many times I've either seen something in a store that I liked but wasn't sure if it would match everything else in that room, or bought something only to discover once I got it home that it was the wrong color. The result is always wasted time and money - you either have to go back to get the item if you still want it, or you have to return the item if it doesn't work (this, by the way, is why I often prefer to decorate an entire room from scratch in one marathon effort, rather than add little by little over time).

DIY Network has come to the rescue with its Decorating Scrapbook quick tip. Simply include pieces of fabric, paint chips, and wood finishes (or print out color pictures from your digital camera) for each room and - voila! No second trips to match colors! Read more here.

I can't believe I never thought of this!

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