Byline: LINDA AUDATO
By Linda Audato
Albany Times Union
DECORATING is a lot like cooking. A well-stocked pantry is a key to success.
Professional and amateur designers know that one of the keys to decorating is having materials on hand. Inspiration and creativity are enhanced by having beautiful objects nearby.
We asked local designers to share tips for stocking their personal decorating pantry. They all agree that having a collection of favorite supplies makes it easier to create home decor for special occasions and seasonal displays.
June Gaus from Schenectady, N.Y., has a decorating tool kit. It holds a measuring tape, hammer, nails, picture hooks ...