As 2012 comes to a close, it's time for:

The Year's 12 Worst Decorating
Ideas and Design Concepts

No. 12

The first step is a killer.  (Guess that's
why the little chair is there.)
No. 11

No thanks, I already have a muffin top,
don't need an ottoman to remind me.




No. 10

Why do I feel as if I'm at a
luau instead of in a bathroom?


No. 9

"I TOLD my husband to measure
before he went to the appliance store."



No. 8

You might not be a great cook, but, trust me,
you need a working stove top more than you
need more speakers for your stereo.





No. 7

I like cats.  It's true - I don't have a cat but, I promise, I
really do like cats.  Just not in my bathroom, bigger than life.



No. 6

Either the kids' science project has escaped down to the
basement or you need to update your carpet.  Quickly.



No. 5

While it's sweet to have pictures of family members and friends displayed in your home, keep it to a limit and (for the love of a tape measure) hang them straight.  



No. 4

 The ad stated 'walk-up apartment'.  Didn't know that
meant an exterior staircase made out of ceiling fan blades.



No. 3

My corneas are seared.  Make it stop.

No. 2

Such potential.  Sigh.  Unless you're prepared to talk to your guests
with a megaphone, MOVE THE SOFAS AWAY FROM THE WALLS.
And while you're at it, buy a bigger rug and a coffee table.



And, now, the Number One Decorating
Mistake of the Year:

(drum roll, please)

Do-It-Yourself  Faux  Painting!

Be safe this New Year's Eve
and wake up with a smile on
your face tomorrow morning!