Wallpaper is coming back in a big way, but it can be a pain to take down the old to bring in the new. Here are some steps to follow if you want to take down your grandma's floral to add that modern Chevron or whatever it is that's striking your fancy. Strip Your Wallpaper … [Read more...]
Forcing Bulbs Indoors
I love flowers. If Mr. Sthole gives me any, I always dry them and then put them up on a shelf. I still have our first Valentines Day roses, the first bouquet my girls bought me for mother's day and of course my wedding flowers. I love keeping them around as long as possible which isn't always easy, especially those that are cut. So how do you bring those beautiful flowers that usually grow … [Read more...]
When Hosting A Party, Go With The Flow
I enjoy hosting a good dinner party, baby shower, birthday party, or any other kind of shindig that the occasion may call for, but even if you enjoy hosting gatherings at your home, there are always stressors that are involved. Here are a few tips to lesson these stressors so that your guests are not the only ones having the great time. Your guests will be as relaxed as you are so if you’re … [Read more...]
Nurseries with Grown Up Style
When it's time to bring your new little one into the world it's hard to decide just what you want to go in that room where not only they're going to be growing, playing and sleeping but where you yourself will be spending quite a bit of time with late night feedings, diaper changes and outfit swaps (who knew a little one could spit up so much!). So how do you decorate an area fit for a kid that's … [Read more...]
How To Pick: Basement Flooring
Wall to wall carpet may be the worst choice for a basement but people do it because it makes the space feel cozier, it provides a soft landing for playroom falls and it's affordable. So what do you do? Here are some other options for the floor in your basement that will be stylish and functional! The Best Flooring Options for Basements: This Old House Acrylic Pedestal Tubs Single Sink … [Read more...]
DIY- Milk Art: A Science Experiement
Milk Art - Video If you're looking for a rainy day activity to do with your kids or with your friends take a look at this milk art experiment. Grab a few ingredients and get started: A plate Milk (2% or higher) Food Coloring Dish Soap (Tried this first with eco-friendly dish soap and it didn’t really work, so stick to the hard stuff for this!) It's educational, it's hands on and it's … [Read more...]
DIY- Dip Dye Bamboo Placemats
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...]
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...]
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