When I first moved into my current home, almost a year (8/3/2015!!!!) ago, I have to admit that I wasn't a real fan of the built-in niches. My immediate intent was to get rid of them. Yet, I gave myself time to become familiar with my surroundings. And, also for the sake of sparing the budget, I decided to live with what I could and make the best of it. I must say, though, I love my new linen closet. This niche seemed to be for a piece of art. I am not really a collecto

I once had a laundry room that was huge. I was even contemplating making part of it an office. It was because of this room that I decided, "no more boring laundry rooms". Let's make this fun. Unfortunately I never took a picture of that one. However, I do have a picture of my last laundry room and my current room. I want to show you how I used faux painting effects to brighten up my room and make it more than a place to drag the dirty clothes. Of course you can use anyt

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Sometimes when you discover something that makes you say "ewe", your next thought is just maybe ignorance is bliss. During a past home inspection prior to the purchase of a new home, the inspector told me best plumbing tool is a Zip-It. This is a simple piece of plastic that costs next to nothing--basically a couple bucks. You slide it down the drain and see what comes up. And what comes up can be some major yuck. I've had this tool for a while and finally decided to see

When it comes to clearing out your clutter, it's as simple as basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Addition & Subtraction: For each addition, remember to make a subtraction. Or simply said, each new item that comes into the home must take the place of something that is removed from the home. Don't simply add, but replace. Multiplication & Division: When their are multiples, remember to divide. Nothing makes things easier to find and more visu

In my post Bedroom Bliss/Goodnight Kiss posted on April 30, I gave some tips on how to make a more inviting bedroom. Check out this tip from HGTV . It shows how fung shui can bring love into your life through your choice of decor. The author says "You don't need to literally have enough room for two people to live there, just leave room for opportunity." The intention behind the design...

I want to wish you all a safe and happy 4th of July celebration. Take time to celebrate the birth of our great nation and honor those who serve our country to make it the wonderful nation we all tend to take for granted. One of the best parts of this holiday is of course the fireworks! Well maybe not for our dogs... The great humorist Josh Billings said "Laughter is the fireworks of the soul". Here is a pic of my daughter, Desiree, and I sharing a giggle while hiking in S