Bedroom Decor Games

Charles asks…

How can I create decor space in my home?

I have a space on my kitchen counter next to the stove with no electrical sockets. i have a makeshift entertainment center that i have all my games,movies,tv ext...all on this dinning room table.i have an empty space where a phone table should go,and nothing there,but it is high traffic.my bathroom only has a sink,no counter, and my bedroom has only a dresser with all of my makeup on top. this is just a renter, but im looking to decorate for the holidays and i have no space anywhere! well i have the space just not the shelving,tables, ext... what cheap creative ways can i put the christmas spirit in my home?

admin answers:

It's really hard to envision all this without pictures but how about hanging Christmas decorations? You can also get a small storage for your bathroom or kitchen and take some stuff off counters to decorate for various occasions. Most the stuff can be found at walmart, sears or even moving sales or second hand stores. All you'd need would be paint and you can decorate however you like after :)

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http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_09664932000P?vName=For+the+Home&cName=Bath&sName=Furniture+%26+Storage

David asks…

How to cope with doing Christmas myself?

My mother is being truly awful... I don't want to talk about it, but the point is, I have decided to spend Christmas in my bedroom. :( Um, I have a tree in there, with lights. I just put some of my ornaments on it last night. It wasn't many, but they were the only ones I own... I'm not allowed to use any of mom's ornaments. : Anyway, what should I do on Christmas Eve night and Christmas morning? I'm kind of scrambling here, because I didn't think I would have to do Christmas this way. I should have known, though. Mom ruined the last couple Christmas' for me, anyway. Like last Christmas morning, I lied in my bed crying until late in the afternoon.

Ah, anyway, I have a few ideas. I'm leaving my brother's presents from me out in the living room, since they'll be celebrating it with mom. I'm taking all the presents I bought my dog, and setting them under my Christmas tree, though. I also bought my best friend a few presents, so I'll put those under the tree, too. As for my presents, I don't care. If anyone got me anything, they can return it to the store...

So, I'm thinking I could invite my friend over on Christmas day, so we can exchange presents. She's free on Christmas, since her family opens presents on Christmas Eve night.

How do I bring my spirits up? Should I play some Christmas music? What Christmas movie should I play? For the last few years, I've been watching 'The Holiday', which isn't very Christmasy. It usually make me cry and feel even more lonely. I want something that can make me feel better, you know...

Should I decorate my room with other Christmas decor? Should I buy some tinsel or something? I could drape some Christmas lights over my mirror, maybe? I don't know... : I also have a stocking for myself, my dog, and my friend. I'm going to put some doggy treats and a chew toy in my dog's stocking! :) I have some nail polish, make up, tin of cookies, and some other chocolate I'm going to put into my friend's stocking. I don't know what I should put in my stocking, though... Or, if I should even put anything in there. :

What should I make myself (and possibly my friend) for Christmas dinner? I'm not much of a cook, so I don't really know what to make. I've already made some cookies, so I have that, but I want something nice for dinner... I also don't know what else my friend and I should do. We can't do anything in the snow, because her leg is broken. :( Should we play a few board games or something???

What should I do on Christmas Eve? Just, lay in bed, eat a bunch of chocolate, and watch a Christmas movie? Sounds depressing to me... :( Isn't there something fun I can do? I want it to be jolly.

Well, that's basically it. I would TRULY appreciate any help/advice you can give me. I want to turn a depressing Christmas into a happy one, so I need the advice. Thanks. :) By the way, spending Christmas with my mother is not an option. If she hates me, then why would I spend Christmas with her? Christmas is about spending time with your loved ones...

admin answers:

TO andswer all your questions within that plethora of words
yes
watch movies
play games
decorate your room
i promise you you will be happier opening your presents, make your brothers get them for you
or wake up early open them then go upsatirs
invite your friend to come xmas mornin
anc chill in your room as you would usually do
make it as joyful as possible
hope i helped
Merry Christmas

Paul asks…

Ladies: In general, does your husband like helping out with the home improvement projects around the house?

We bought a new home almost two years ago, and it's just as bare as it was the day we bought it. We have furniture for all of the rooms, but there are other things that I have been wanting to do such as: hang ceiling fans, install a garage door opener, hang curtains and valances, get our windows measured for wood blinds, install a screen door and a new front door, etc. The problem is I don't know how to do any of those things. My husband doesn't really know how either, but he's not interested in learning. I know how to use a power drill and hang pictures and other "no brainer" things, but I have a husband here, who's tall and healthy, and he won't even try.

I suggested we do things together. Since neither of us know what to do, I thought it would be a good idea for both of us to try and figure it out. On the rare occasion that I can get him to do something he wants to take control of it. After weeks of basically begging him he finally hung the curtain rods, but believe me when I say he didn't want to do it. A year or so after we were married I had to "convince" him to purchase a new living room set. He finally agreed. Earlier this year I was finally able to convince him that we needed a bedroom set. He finally agreed. I purchased a used dining table and china cabinet off Craigslist for a good price earlier this year, so that's the only reason he was in agreeance to that.

I understand he's a man and he's probably not interested in home decor like I am. That's my passion. But when I want to go find a picture, accessories for the house, furniture, etc. I have to do it alone. When I went to look for curtains I went by myself. There are times when I ask him to drive me somewhere to look at something for the house, and he refuses to go (because he doesn't like the fact that I walk around the store twice to make sure I'm not missing a deal). When he does agree to take me, which is rare because I try not to ask, he has an attitude. I can't even ask him to help me move anything around the house.

Yesterday, I asked him to help me move the china cabinet down a little bit. It's two pieces and I'm short and didn't want to turn the whole thing over. He was in the middle of playing a video game when I asked him. I didn't want to ask him to begin with but I had no choice. He acted like I was killing him. He told me I should have asked him when his friends were over (on New Year's Eve ... as if I was thinking about it then) so he could have help. There's only a few glasses in the china cabinet and we moved those, and I was willing to help him ... I just didn't want to move it by myself.

I just don't understand this. This is his house too, but it's almost like I have to beg him to do anything around here. I guess he figures because he's not interested in home decor and how things look, and since it's my thing, he shouldn't have to help. When I told him I was going to hire my cousin's handyman to help us out, he said, "I didn't think we had money for that" in a sarcastic tone. I've got to do something. I bought shelving for the pantry several months ago. After trying to get it up I asked him. He started talking about what I'd have to have to hang it, etc. ... when all the stuff we need is already at home. He just makes excuse after excuse when I ask him to do something of that nature ... and he always has something negative to say like, "That hanger isn't strong enough to hold that mirror" or "This isn't the right type of screw" when in reality it works just fine.

A little history - he is an only child and his mother has never been into decorating. His father is not a home improvements type of guy either. In their home it's just whatever ... as long as they can use it they don't care how it looks. That's fine with me and I can respect that. That's their home and I don't look down on them because they're not into decorating, but I am ...

I am sharp when it comes to computers and business stuff, but hardware, tools, and measurements just go right over my head. I'm horrible when it comes to math. But if I could learn how to do these things I would. I'm tired of begging him and as long as I sit and wait on him to become interested in what I'm doing (he'll never be that), I'll be sitting in the same place.

I have several relatives who know how to do flooring, ceiling fans, etc. and I asked one to come help me the other day. The first thing he said is, "Okay ... but what about your husband?" I'm so embarassed because my family will ask if we've got this up and that up, and I have to say no ... and they're all looking like "Doesn't she have a husband?"

What should I do?
Edit: I was able to find some people to paint the living room, kitchen, and master bedroom ... after asking him to help me paint. I've never painted before, but I was willing to try because it couldn't be THAT hard.
Edit 2: Yesterday, I decided to return the curtains I'd bought for my living and dining room. The panels were easy to hang, but I bought a scarf and couldn't get it to act right. Because I'm so short, and because the scarf is so long ... you really need two people to work with it. When I took it back to the store that's what the lady said ... exactly what she said ... it takes to people ... I just laughed. I don't have a second person.

admin answers:

Honestly, it sounds like he grew up a little spoiled and never had to do things around the house (take that one up with his parents! Lol) You're going to have to find a gentle, quiet way to instill a since of pride about his home in him. My husband was kind of the same when he was younger and I blamed it on the fact that we grew up differently. He got paid to mow the lawn or do things, I was just expected to do it. He was looking for a reward and my reward has always been the finished product. I think at some point he realized that I wasn't going to stop until things were done and now he's more into it.

I also learned to do things on my own and there was a little guilt when I was ripping a room apart to paint it while he was on the couch.....

That being said, there are still things that he wont do (or I wont allow him to do) painting is one of them (he's awful at it). I would never ask him to put curtains up (maybe the rod) and he would honestly rather take a bullet in the head than go shopping for "house stuff" with me.

Pick your battles. If he doesn't want to be part of the process (and many men don't) of picking out things for the house, do it yourself. When you need his help, tell him. If he claims he doesn't know how to do something (or you need help too) the internet is a great resource.

My husband is pretty helpful now and we talk about projects before we take them on. Sometimes, if he needs motivation, I'll mention that I'm getting an estimate on getting something done. He's either too cheap or prideful because the thought of another man in the house doing something that he COULD do.....kills him...lol

Good luck :)

Sandy asks…

for sims 3 i need a house - details below :) -?

ok in this house it needs too have 7 bedrooms and a garage for at least three (would prefer 6) cars but i want this house to be super huge and filled with lots of expensive decor and i would really like other features such as an art room, study, games room, music room, a gym and a few spare rooms to add stuff and in the garden a huge bit so i can put my horses and lots of nice orniments and flowers :D okay i know im proberly thinking to extreme for this home i have in mind but if someone could find one or even make me one ill like give you as much points as i can please!!!!!! x

admin answers:

I have done all the things you just said, but it is sad that i can't build you one :"( any ways you can find lots of big and gorgeous and free houses in thesimsresourse.com. I hope it helped :) by the way dont download houses from sim3.com because those are not free. You need sim points to download those and you need real cash for sim points, but you can download cool and free houses from thesimsresourse.com . I always do that :)

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