Martha Stewart is just the cats meow! She and her team are just so creative and come up with the funnest projects. I love that her projects are also getting easier and more cost efficient. Bamboo place mats can be purchased online for about $2 a piece and can look lavish and upscale when dip dyed int Rite Dye. It's simple to do and the longest part of the process is when your project has to … [Read more...]
Grand Central Station's 100th Anniversary!
Tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of New York's Grand Central Terminal. In addition to the re dedication ceremony, the release of the commemorative stamp, and all-day giveaways, certain restaurants and retailers are offering 1913 pricing. A 5¢ coffee, 10¢ shoe shine, 6¢ rye loaf, and $2 silk scarf are just some of the deals available throughout the day. Found on Apartment Therapy … [Read more...]
Meet The Material- Brass
You’ve heard the saying “What goes around comes around,” and it’s not any different for the fashion world, except it has nothing to do with how well it acted the first time. Brass is back and it’s taking names. Pushing silver out of the lime light, brass has made its way back to center stage. What’s the best part of this whole deal? You can find an abundance of brass furniture and accents at … [Read more...]
Healthy Eating- When Do You Eat?
It's tried and true knowledge but eating earlier in the day is healthier. We could even go so far as to say that our culture has things backwards. You should eat your biggest meal in the morning and then they should get smaller as the day goes on. Instead we skimp or skip breakfast and then feast at dinner when we have a second to sit down and enjoy it. Here's a little refresher article to … [Read more...]
DIY- "Wall" Calender
If you're looking for a fun and stylish idea for an inexpensive perpetual wall calendar, look no further than your local hardware store. This full-size calendar was made from oriented strand board, stenciled letters, and a stack of Post-It notes that you can mark and move around as needed. For a more colorful look, you can even repurpose the free paint chips found in the paint section for each … [Read more...]
A Touch of Nature – Natural Woods
If you live anywhere that actually gets a winter you may be feeling a bit out of touch with nature. With groundhog day approaching we'll all anxiously awaiting the results for whether Phil will see his shadow or not. Here's to hoping that spring is right around the corner (well for you, Florida summers are brutal!) and that soon we'll be able to go hug a tree instead of having to use one as a … [Read more...]
Cats And Dogs
It's FRIDAY! I don't know if it's your "Friday" or if you even get one (I don't) but either way it's hard not to celebrate with those who have normal jobs and get excited- even if it's just about the idea of- the upcoming weekend. Here's a funny to put you in a good mood and help you start the weekend of right! Ways that Cats and Dogs help you decorate … [Read more...]
DIY- Valentine
A cute and simple DIY valentine that has the added bonus of being creative and original. Surprise your sweet heart with this cute walnut valentine that contains a little note inside. Instructable … [Read more...]
Inspiration- Using Pale Pink
I love pink. It's probably my favorite color. I used to hate it, but of course, then, I hated all things girl-ish. Mr. Sthole refuses to let me use any pink around the house in the common areas (what a party pooper huh!?). Because of this I have probably gone over board in our girls' rooms. I have used a combination of Barbie pink and pale pink coupled with purple, blue, green, orange, white … [Read more...]
Repurposed- Ceiling Medallions
I love it when you take one thing and use it for something else. I also love having things in my home that no one else has. This designer has done both by taking ceiling medallions often found around light fixtures and ceiling fans and turning them into wall sculptures. They have created wall art by grouping four different medallions together creating a unique feature. Check out The Pictures … [Read more...]
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