According to Life Hacker, you can instantly become happier if you stop doing these 10 things. Blaming People make mistakes. Employees don't meet your expectations. Vendors don't deliver on time. So you blame them for your problems. But you're also to blame. Maybe you didn't provide enough training. Maybe you didn't build in enough of a buffer. Maybe you asked too much, too soon. Taking … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Deal With Annoying People
If we could we would, but there is just no way to avoid them. Those who types of people who annoy us the most, are always around. So how do you deal with it? Here are some tips from LifeHacker 10. The Grocery Store Jerk It's a small annoyance to be sure, but there's always that one person at the grocery store who just grinds your gears. The guy who steals your parking spot, then takes the … [Read more...]
Trending- Honeycomb
People have been taking their cues from the bees for generations, but they get an A+ lately in architecture. On the rise in popularity right now is the honeycomb pattern. Most like it not only because it feels like they're adding a bit of natural decor into their spaces, but because it's very geometrical and modern it's the best of two very different design preferences. Check out this slide … [Read more...]
DIY Burlap
I made a couple of table runners (simply 1/3 the width of the table and long enough to drape on both sides) for my coffee and kitchen table. I'm super crafty, but when it comes to sewing or pretty much anything to do with fabric I hardly ever measure before hand so I always severely over estimate. Now I have more than two yards (probably close to three) of two different colors of burlap and I'm … [Read more...]
Inspiration- Flower Boxes
I love the look of flowers. Blooming in all their glory, you just can't get anything quite as pretty. If only I had a green thumb, but I don't. So I have to look at pictures to get my flower fix. Here is a great slide show to help you get some inspiration for your flower boxes come spring, or just something pretty to look at while you, like me, sigh and wish we could actually have something … [Read more...]
Free Printable Vintage Posters
It's hard to find things that aren't being pushed for a profit. Much less, something that's awesomely amazing (if it's free it's usually useless). So imagine how excited I was when I found this site that lets you print out these vintage posters for free! Travel, food, advertising, military, circus, these are just some of the categories that are available. This would be a fantastic touch to any … [Read more...]
DIY- Basket Lights
This basket light is a great solution for a light that you can't stand and want jazz up a little bit. It's easy to buy an appealing basket, cut a hole in the bottom and hanging it upside down. Or you can try being super creative and weave one yourself. You'll need: hanging planter basket (mine was $7.00 from Walmart) sisal rope single round outlet cover plate for a rectangular … [Read more...]
DIY- Dress Up Light Switches and Knobs
I have never thought of this before and I am kicking myself for it. Why spend several dollars on light switch covers when you can make your own for pennies. You'll Need: Materials Switch cover plate (ideally metal as the edges are sharper and it's easier to fold fabric over - also it comes w/ stainless screws, which look better than white). Wool fabric square (about 4x4 inches), like this … [Read more...]
Rainy Day Activities
It's spring break around the country but it's also March which brings with it spring showers. So how do you entertain that sweet little one if they can't run out their energy outside? Here are some suggestions for rainy day entertainment: 1. Let them burrow. Kids love to build tunnels, caves and forts. Some of my favorite memories were created by covering chairs with blankets and … [Read more...]
Design Dictionary- Caryatid
I am loving this new series, Design Dictionary, put on Decor Arts Now. I'm learning so much about all these terms. Today's is Caryatid. Apparently this is a term used to describe using a female figure in art. Looking through some pictures it doesn't have to be the whole body, as long as it has a face you're pretty much good. CARYATID ”care-ee-ah-tid”: Sculpted support in the form of a female … [Read more...]
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