Welcome to The Decorated Way!
A website dedicated to exploring painting and design, plus providing insights and tips.
Hi, I'm Elizabeth Travis Ward ("Travis").
Recent Blog Posts
Designer Talk: Sven Van Buuren
Designer Talk, Interior Designers, Interiors, MarketingI'm so excited to share this interview with the multi-talented Sven van Buuren! Sven is one of the principals at the interior design firm Masters of Interior Design (MoID), based in The Netherlands. He is an expert not only at helping ...
Instagram Unfollows: Unfollowing People Can Hurt Your Business
Social Media, Interiors, Lifestyle, MarketingInstagram unfollows are one of the biggest wastes of time on social media — and they can hurt your reputation and your business if you’re the one doing the unfollowing. If you’re already on Instagram, you know how frustrating this ...
What the Blogging Definition Is Now and How Your Blog Fits It
Websites, Blogging, Interiors, LifestyleDo you want to start blogging for personal or professional reasons, but you’re not sure what blogging means these days? Well, you’re not the only one! The blogging definition has changed dramatically since blogs were first launched b...
Great Tools
Great Tools: Blackboard Graphics
Graphic Design, Great ToolsI never get tired of seeing decorative blackboard graphics on products and websites. They’ve been popular since blogging and the crafts culture took off, and they really lend Old World style to contemporary products. Ornate blackboa...
Great Tools: Digital Confetti
Graphic Design, Great ToolsI’m a big believer that you don’t need to limit confetti to weddings and holiday packaging. Why not sprinkle it around your website, social media posts — really wherever you want to add a bit of fun and sparkle? Confetti ... Read More
Great Tools: CTAs with People
Sales, Great ToolsWhenever you’re planning a form or page with a CTA, or call to action, consider putting a person on it. A good example of a CTA is a lead capture form, such as a landing page or an email capture ... Read More