When I decided to get healthy and try to loose 20lbs before my husband got back from a military deployment I was surprised by some of the nutritional facts found in my favorite restaurant entrees. Here's a something that really threw me for a loop. Olive Garden's soup and salad is my favorite lunch time treat. Did you know that a serving of salad dressing is more points (I was … [Read more...]
Redecorating A Cozy Livingroom
Check out these pictures of super comfy living rooms. Grab the ideas the you love from each to create a space that is perfect for you! Pictures … [Read more...]
Yellow- Choosing A Paint Color
Yellow is such a happy color. You almost can't help but feel cheery when you see something yellow. But this color can also be a little overbearing in large doses, especially in your home. So how do you incorporate this color favorite into your home without sending you into a yellow coma? Check out This Article for several pictures of how to add a little sunshine to your home! … [Read more...]
Decorating Tips- Kids Rooms
If you have kids you know that even in this day and age when everything comes fully equipped and in a box, kids love to use their imaginations and change the ordinary into extrodinary thing from other worlds. When designing a child space that is used as often as a bedroom, you have to find something that celebrate their imaginations and preserve creativity all while being functional. Here are a … [Read more...]
DIY- Shoe Display
Whether they're you're passion or not, we all have shoes and have to do something to keep them off the floor. This girl is a shoe-a-holic. I have every kind of shoe. I have military grade work boots, cowboy boots, snow boots, fur boots. I have flip flops in every color and sandals and slipper flats and ballet flats and sneakers. I have short heals and high heels and wedges and stilettos. I … [Read more...]
Decorating Rules: Painting The Ceiling
The rule used to be that you had to paint your ceiling white, but most designers now say this isn't the case anymore. You can paint your ceiling any color you want, remember that you may want to use a color two or three shades lighter than your wall color. This creates a feeling of height and openness in the room. If you have high ceilings already and want to create the feeling of coziness you … [Read more...]
Decorating A Country Home
When you have an older home, you want to embrace it's history while modernizing the space to provide for your needs. This article gives you some examples of how to bring in small details that will add character and rustic flair to your home. Adding a few simple touches can bring out the richness of your home and help preserve the memories that the house holds. These decorating ideas gives you a … [Read more...]
4 Practical Places That Need Lighting
Interestingly enough the most practical places to have great lighting, often don't. Good lighting will have a lasting impact and improve your mood. Here are the most looked over spots for good lighting Closets Under kitchen shelves/cabinets Entry ways Bathrooms The fact that bathroom made the list is a little surprising. All bathrooms have lights right? The problem isn't that they don't … [Read more...]
Just-a-Swingin’ « This DIY Life
Here is one of the coolest DIY ideas I have seen in a while. It's truly one that makes you wonder why the idea hasn't come around sooner. A comfy little chair swing is such a neat idea and so easy to find the goods to make it. Single wood chairs can be found at resale shops, yard sales, auctions or maybe in your attic or on the porch. These step-by-step instructions are very good. They even list … [Read more...]
Household Cleaning Often Neglected
When your appliances fail, sometimes the problem could have been avoided. This can be as easy as a simple cleaning, other times it’s just a lack of maintenance that causes the malfunctions, either way negligence can get expensive. The Home Depot has put together a list of common problems that are easy to control by a simple maintenance and cleaning routine. Your refrigerator coils are … [Read more...]
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