Feature #28, March 22, 2010 Now that I've moved, I'm finally in a home that has a great yard, and plenty of mature flowering shrubs and trees. With the onset of Spring, I'm ready to start thinking about a garden! I can admit (don't like to, but will) I don't have a green thumb. I can keep a ... continue reading...
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We taught you how to paint, now let’s pick colors
Feature #26, March 20, 2010 Remember our post about getting started painting your walls? Now that you're a pro at painting, how about some suggestions on color combination's? Apartment Therapy has an article on great color combos in the bathroom. Remember color is versatile, what works in the ... continue reading...
Inspiring Daybeds – save space and look great!
Inspiring daybeds are always enjoyable to relax in. Today I'm feeling like staying in my bed, cuddling up with a good book and forgetting about the world!... O.k., back to reality. I thought today I would dedicate to beds, daybeds to be exact. Daybeds use to be the white metal vertical bars, with ... continue reading...
A bed is a bed, sheets are just sheets, right? No.
Feature #25, March 19, 2010 When you go shopping for sheets, do you pay attention to the thread count or just buy what looks good? For me, I never understood the thread count issue until I slept on some at a hotel, that were heavenly! When I asked the housekeeping staff, they didn't know the ... continue reading...
Green interiors – good for Mother Earth
Feature #23, March 17, 2010 Happy St. Patrick's Day! I thought today it would be fitting to have a post about green interiors. No, not the color green, environmentally friendly 'Green'. I found a great article on how West Elm has products focused on green living. Read on at, G Living. -Article by ... continue reading...
.Garage organization, so you can park in the garage!
Entry #43, March 17, 2010 Remember I told you about our kitchen remodel, as soon as we've moved in our house? Well, what I didn't tell you was how much stuff we have sitting in the garage! So this month is about organizing the garage, and actually getting our cars in it. This weekend we're ... continue reading...
Make your decor, the colors you LOVE!
Feature #22, March 16, 2010 Do you have certain rooms of your house that you only want to be grass green? Does your daughter have a dorm room that she loves pink and brown? I found the website for you! Decor by color, is a site that features home shopping blogs that specialize in colors you love ... continue reading...
Spring Cleaning, choose a room and get started!
Entry #42, March 16, 2010 For many people, spring cleaning is the dreaded chores to do before you can enjoy your home for the season. From dusty ledges, to dirty windows, spring cleaning can be a daunting task. I'm not sure if the actual cleaning is daunting, or the thought of "where to ... continue reading...
Kitchen and Baths, they can be dark too!
Feature #21, March 15, 2010 When we usually think of great kitchen and baths, light, and airy is the first thought. How about dark and airy? Is this an oxymoron? Apartment Therapy shows us that's it's not. Read this great article on dark kitchens and baths, that can be just as inviting as the ... continue reading...
Spring Ahead! Time to check the safety of your family
Feature #19, March 13, 2010 Whether your live in a state that abides by daylight savings time or not, it's a great time to go through a safety checklist for you and your family. Below is a checklist of items to remember, and check on. -Article by Cynthia Ewer Change the clocks, ... continue reading...
Painting is easy, let’s get you started!
Entry #39, March 12, 2010 Painting is one of the three easiest solutions to change your decor. Want to know the other two? Read our post on decorating on a small budget. You're saying, " ... give me some pointers already!" Alright, I've compiled some great resources, so you can start painting by ... continue reading...
Decorating using the same old wallpaper? Think again!
Entry #37, March 10, 2010 Remember when wallpaper was boring and bland, or over-the-top right when you walked in the room? I've come across some great solutions for adding some pizazz to your walls. From wall stickers to wall paper, still use the paint, but think about accent walls in these fun ... continue reading...