Snowy weather doesn't mean your outfits have to be drab and dull. Combining a fresh mint sweater with gray jeans is a fabulous look! You'll instantly feel happier knowing that you've added a touch of sunshine to a snowy day!
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Let It Snow
Snowy weather doesn't mean your outfits have to be drab and dull. Combining a fresh mint sweater with gray jeans is a fabulous look! You'll instantly feel happier knowing that you've added a touch of sunshine to a snowy day!
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Simple Ways to Style Your Home
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Weekends are a great time to add some new style to your home. And you can spend little to no money to do it! Below are a few lovely rooms, followed by suggestions on updating your space.
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A few tips to create a new look in one room in a weekend:
Sketch out the room.
Remind yourself to keep it simple.
Get rid of clutter and any items you aren't in love with. (Would you buy it in a store?) Also pitch dying flowers and plants.
Move furniture around the room, into new rooms, or donate to charity.
Clean and paint old furniture. Paint or add wallpaper inside bookcases.
"Buy" from other rooms. Find throw, pillows, accessories, plants, etc., for a new look with no cost.
Use spray paint; it's inexpensive and easy. Paint picture frames glossy black. Or add color and texture to vases and other accessories with special spray paints.
Overall, a few changes can transform the atmosphere of your home - and make a change in you! Many of these ideas, based on the philosophy of Feng Shui, can create positive effects in your life. Creating change in your home can create positive changes in your energy and happiness. A traditional Chinese saying goes, "If you want a change in your life, move 27 things in your home."
So use some of your free time to bring a new look to your home and a new outlook to your life!
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Vintage Christmas
Vintage Christmas style has become popular worldwide. Of course, vintage items can be found in old boxes of family keepsakes, in antique shops, and on eBay. But if you don't have the money or access to these items, there are easy and inexpensive ways to bring the vintage holiday look into your home!
Gift tags
(6 tags for $6.26 - Source: Occa Home)
Vintage Clip Art and Cards
(Source: Vintage Holiday Crafts)
Christmas Ornaments - diy
(Instructions at: The Cottage Market)
What vintage treasure do you love? Glittery angel tree toppers, "Shiny Brite" ornaments, tiny bottlebrush trees? With a little creativity, it's easy to add vintage cheer to your home!
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Super Stocking Stuffers for $10 and under
As a child, my stocking was typically filled with lots oranges and apples. My parents were "Children of the Great Depression," so they didn't spend more than a few pennies on anything in my stocking.
With my own family, I've always tried to save money, but I also want them to find special gifts in their stockings as well. Santa wouldn't have it any other way!!
Over the years, I've found several things at the Dollar Store: inexpensive chocolates, simple toiletries, etc. But there's always room to add at least one or two nicer gifts -- and still stick to your budget! And this can be a task when you have multiple stockings to fill like I do! Here are few suggestions, many found on Polyvore:
With my own family, I've always tried to save money, but I also want them to find special gifts in their stockings as well. Santa wouldn't have it any other way!!
Over the years, I've found several things at the Dollar Store: inexpensive chocolates, simple toiletries, etc. But there's always room to add at least one or two nicer gifts -- and still stick to your budget! And this can be a task when you have multiple stockings to fill like I do! Here are few suggestions, many found on Polyvore:
Williams-Sonoma Peppermint Creme Bites, $3.95, www.william-sonoma.com
Instant Snow, $4.95, www.zgallerie.com
Less Monday, More Coffee - mug, $10, http://www.chapters.indigo.ca
Bliss, Lemony Trinkets, $10 at www.sephora.com
White Tea & Mint Travel Candle, $6.25, www.blisshomeanddesign.com
Twizzerman, Pink Perfection Nail File, $5, www.sephora.com
Candy Tin "Lump O Coal" Gum, $2.85, www.amazon.com
White Tea & Mint Travel Candle, $6.25, www.blisshomeanddesign.com
Hello Kitty Foot File, $5.25 at www.Kohls.com
Strawberry Lipbalm, $7, at www.Sephora.com
Glam Lips Essentials Set. $6.90, www.forever21.com
Zebra Duct Tape, $1, www.amazon.com
Holiday Kiddie Cup, $10, chasing-fireflies.com
So shop early, grab the best items,
and look forward to the happy faces on Christmas morning!!
And if you want to add the best gift of all, you can add religious bookmarks or Bible verses
rolled up and tied with ribbon. Stuffing our stockings is fun,
but we always need to remember that "Jesus is the reason for the season!"
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Guest Room Essentials
Being a guest in someone else's home is always a treat. And as a homeowner, I want my guests to feel like they're in a comfortable bed & breakfast. (A four-star hotel would be nice too, but it's not in my budget!) Below are a few ideas to make a small bedroom feel warm and comfortable.
Guest Room Essentials by lgb321 featuring Diptyque
Aesthetically Pleasing, Tumblr
Hopefully the Polyvore set above will give you some stylish ideas. And while you'll need to remember practical items, such as crisp linens and comfortable pillows, there are several more ways to add to your guest's home-away-from-home experience. Special details can include:
A comfy reading nook
Interesting books and magazines
Scented candles or potpourri
A small vase of flowers
Great blankets, such as a faux fur throw
A bowl of mints
And to make your guests feel less like intruders, add a few necessities that they might have forgotten. In plain sight on the bathroom counter keep a basket with a new toothbrush and paste, mouthwash, blowdryer, comb, cotton balls and Q-tips.
To picture how I want the rooms in my home to look, I love sketching them out. So one final suggestion would be to draw how you envision your guest room to look. You can draw on plain paper or go to a website such as Polyvore and use your imagination. A few great room designs can be found at Polyvore Top Home Sets - Nov. 29, 2014
So as the holidays begin, create a welcome retreat for family and friends with just a few special touches!
Monday, November 24, 2014
What Are You Thankful For?
We're all thankful for something. But if you had to pick one thing, what would it be? Think about it. Here's what a few creative people on Polvore picked...
So, what are you thankful for?
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