My mother in law is a nut for bird houses and eventually I too would like to have a few around my yard. However, I worry about my dogs sanity. Anyway now seeing these pictures of these creative bird baths I would love to have a few of these around as well. Maybe I'll limit it to the front yard and keep the back yard the doggy haven. Gives me something to look forward to in my upcoming … [Read more...]
Decorating With A Piano
I think the art of music has taken a sad turn. It used to be the sign of an uneducated, yet determined, person to not be able to read music, to play by ear. But these days it's the normal happening. Nothing against it really, almost my entire worship team can't read a lick of music. I just find it sad. I believe this is one of the reasons that the respect and reverence of music, and the … [Read more...]
Raising Backyard Chickens
The hippy movement has come around full circle and is back with a bang! Even my husband wants to get on board and raise chickens, have a goat, and maybe even a pig. Everything these days has to be organic, home grown, natural. I'm not saying this as a bad thing, it's much better for you and your family. But what about the down sides? Here are some pros and cons to raising backyard … [Read more...]
DIY- Fun Home Made Stamps
You all know how much I love a good DIY project. The best part of these stamps is the hand drawn, hand made look is totally in right now meaning that you don't have to shoot for a professional look in order to make something you can use over and over again. These super awesome DIY cork stamps look like they're made of some foam glued to a cork. They make me want to crack open a bottle of wine … [Read more...]
Tips and Tricks to Haggling
I love to haggle and negotiate. I find it thrilling to see exactly what price I can get, what deal I can make. I will often go into a store and ask for discounts if I find a flaw or or defect that I can live with. I also hate paying full price. This was ingrained in me from a young age by my Granddaddy who was a used car salesman. Consider the cultural context. In many countries, haggling is … [Read more...]
You Only Get One First Impression
Before your guests even enter your home, they see your front walk way. This is actually the first impression people get, why do you think the witch in Hansel and Gretel made her home out of candy on the outside? So how do you make your home seem inviting, before you actually invite them in? 1. Create a mini room. A bench with cheery outdoor pillows, a hanging paper lantern and a framed … [Read more...]
8 Color Myths
There are statements out there concerning color that are true, there are some that have truth in them but have been tweeked here and there and then there are statements that are just plain untrue. A myth is something that has been spoken as a truth, mostly because who ever heard it thought it was, but is actually not entirely accurate. The myth: Blue is soothing. The truth: It depends on the … [Read more...]
Alternatives To Traditional Grass
Sometimes grass can be a real drag. Between the mowing, the reseeding, the weeds, the all over maintenance of grass. Sometimes an alternative is not only appreciated but needed. 1. Microclover For years, grass seed has benefited from the addition of clover, which fertilizes soil by drawing in nitrogen, resulting in a healthier and greener lawn. Microclover, a relatively new variety, makes an … [Read more...]
House Cats Photoshopped Into The Wild
Scottish photographer George Logan and re-toucher Tony Swinney, as a part of “Big Cat, Small Cat”ad campaign for Whiskas, created a series of funny images showing tiny house cats chasing after antelopes, zebras, elephants and doing other “big cat” stuff. Take a look at these hilarious photos. I think the giraffe is my … [Read more...]
DIY- Simple Pipe Shelf
This is a great floating shelf that not only is efficient but stylish and adds personality to your space. With things that can be recycled and reused this is also a great way to repurpose and reuse some things that you or a friend may have laying around. Pipe shelves are great because they are completely customizable. You can set up as many shelves as you need, and they can be any size, shape or … [Read more...]
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