Pamela Cole Harris is an author, webmaster, and designer specializing in recycled decor and budget home decorating.

Since she first stepped into a thrift shop 50 years ago, Pamela has had an interest in using the treasures she found to redecorate homes. Over the years she has learned the principles behind the designs that allow her to turn her interest in reusing, recycling and repurposing discarded or unused items into great home decor. She is the author of "100 Wildly Imaginative Ways to Create your own Coffee Table" and webmaster of Home and Garden Makeover.com.

Pamela received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado, an associates degree in Graphic Communications from the same institution. After teaching herself web design, she has been the designer and webmaster of many design, real estate and non-profit websites.

I don't believe home decor should be a chore. I think you should have fun with it. I believe in laughing at myself and getting you to laugh, too. And if you are filled with laughter, your home will be filled with joy and warmth. And that's the best design idea of all!

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