Finding the right size side table or nightstand presents a challenge for the small space dweller. Here's a DIY side table/nightstand project to the rescue. Recycling cardboard and paper into this functional piece of furniture brings the cost down to practically nothing, not to mention the eco-hip artsy practicality of the whole project. See how… Continue Reading
We talk about cleaning up the physical clutter and dirt from our homes, but how about ditching some of the crud that takes up our time and mental space? Face it, most television is mindless drivel and a huge waste of time. If you can resist the temptation to sit and stare (passive activity), you may be surprised at how much you can get done in a TV-less week. Tips for nudging TV out of your day… Continue Reading
The only reason I'm the least bit interested in tech gear is because I'm married to a techie pioneer. While he's all about cutting edge technology, I'm in awe of the innovative accoutrements, i.e., cool accessories. See how this mild mannered laptop bag turns into a fully functional… Continue Reading
Cleaning house while dreaming about cleaning up the garden beds. Looking back, it's likely that I could have done a better job at both last year. To get myself pumped up for a Spring clean and purge, both inside and out, I just ordered 1001 Old-time Household Hints: Timeless Bits of Household Wisdom for Today's Home and… Continue Reading
At about 35 cents each, what other natural non-toxic product can remove warts, bleach out pit stains, polish metal, kill germs, sanitize surfaces, lighten freckles, give your hair sun-kissed highlights and much… Continue Reading
Who can turn down free fabric? In my business it's not uncommon to be offered discontinued upholstery fabric samples. If you know a little trick, it's simple to create your own patchwork upholstery fabric yardage. Thrifted chair, free… Continue Reading
A self-described design enthusiast, Nancy Marcus Gueret managed to achieve what I would call a Regency style family room makeover that will knock your socks off. It's no wonder her friends and family enlist her help with their own decorating dilemmas. Actually, she's done a multiple room makeover job that's as good as any decorator I've ever… Continue Reading
Is it just me, or does everybody feel like February is really the longestmonth of the year? I mean, come on! We even got a heap more snow last night for crying out loud! This, in and of itself, makes me desperate for a good chuckle, if not nudging me to the point of downright certifiable. What better way to lift the winter load than to look at funny food photos. (Hey, I told you I was… Continue Reading
A friend forwarded me one of those emails her husband got at work. It was full of photos of amazing staircases plus some strange magic eye type puzzles. Being the visual person that I am, I became completely fixated on the staircases and even went so far as to search for more and more visually indulging photos of creative staircases. I couldn't get enough. Who thinks of these… Continue Reading
During the late 90's I was painting all sorts of wood furniture knobs to use as furniture feet and legs. The 'adorable' factor was that I painted the feet to match the fabric. Now it's 2011 and we've come a long way, baby. See how these modernly adorable Anthropologie knobs add punch to a plain old… Continue Reading
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