Today starts the week of Valentines! If you've been following us for more than a year, you probably remember that this is my favorite holiday of the year. It's my one selfish holiday. The day where Mr. Sthole takes me out and gives me all his attention. Plus, I can't help it, I love love! Here are some cute Valentines day decor to help get you in the mood for Friday the 14th. And the best part … [Read more...]
Troubleshooting Furnace Issues
We all know by know that there will be six more weeks of winter. That means six more weeks of furnace use and six more weeks of misery if it's not working right. Here are some tips for troubleshooting furnace issues to use before you spend the dough and call in the pros. BobVila.com Set to "Heat" “This sounds obvious, but it’s true: A lot of people don’t have their thermostat set right,” says … [Read more...]
Ways to Get the English Cottage Look
I love the English cottage look. It's light, cozy, and simple. If you've ever wanted to bring the look into your home, but didn't think you could afford it, think again. Here are some ways to achieve the look without breaking the banks. Houzz.com 1. Change the mood with paint. Muted, drab tones like mouse’s back, wheat and duck-egg green are ideally suited to English cottage style. Try … [Read more...]
Sneaky Tricks To Help You Eat Healthy
Whether it's a resolution or not, eating healthy is on everyone's mind. Sometimes we can set ourselves up for failure. Keeping junk in the house, is one that is obvious to some, but there are more ways than that to make our efforts harder. Here are some tips from houzz.com to make it easier to eat healthy and stick with fresh, delicious, home made foods. Houzz.com 1. Keep fresh herbs and … [Read more...]
DIY Hinged Valentine- The Ultimate Man Valentine
I don't know about you, but I always have a little trouble finding a good Valentines day card for Mr. Sthole. A non-sappy man valentine is hard to come by. So when I saw this DIY hinged valentine tutorial from Home Depot, I fell in-love. It looks very simple (especially since the Home Depot will do your cuts for you) and I think it's something not only would he love, but it would impress the … [Read more...]
How to Garden on a Budget
Well, I don't know where you live, or what your winter has been like, but Mr. Sthole and I planted our garden last month and then got hit by the freeze for several days in a row. Needless to say, we lost our budding little plants and will have to start completely over. If you're trying to garden on a budget, Apartment Therapy has five tips to help you garden on the … [Read more...]
Verdigris- A Quick History On An Old Color
I've always had a love of history. Where things came from, how they were made, why they were used. It's all fascinating and makes me see things in a completely new light. This is about the color Verdigris, the color of the Statue of Liberty. apartmenttherapy.com It's unstable, reactive and even toxic but that hasn't tempered our obsession with the fragile beauty of Verdigris. If you've seen … [Read more...]
Great Books with a DIY Point of View
If there's one thing I love, it's reading. My girls and I can often be found in a comfortable chair with a big book in hand. Reading, to me, is the most magical past time a person can have. Books are a great friend. They don't care how much money you have, what your hobbies are, whether you put pants on today or not... they're ready to take you off to far off lands, back in time or put you in … [Read more...]
The Nose Knows
Can your nose sniff out foods that are less fatty? A new study says, yes, yes it can. WebMD.com By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- How fatty is that food in front of you? Your nose knows, a new study suggests. The study, which found that people's sense of smell is adept at gauging foods' fat content, might have real-world uses. For example, it might … [Read more...]
DIY- Painted Terra-Cotta Pot
It may seem like forever before we see the first signs of spring (snow in Florida, what!?) so why not try this DIY project and bring spring inside for a while? Apartmenttherapy.com In this DIY art project, we show you how to create an eye-catching painted terra-cotta pot with a harlequin pattern. Here are the steps and downloadable instructions. Skill Level: Novice Time: 24-48 hours (including … [Read more...]
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