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Elsie’s Stairway Makeover
I’m so excited to share our very first before/after reveal with you today! This post is sponsored by Kichler, who makes beautiful and affordable lighting that is also energy efficient. In December, we closed on this home and the first thing we wanted to take care of was updating the flooring. The upstairs came with original hardwoods that we decided to match in the basement as well as the stairway, creating a pretty dramatic before and after (cue the dramatic music!). Isn’t that SO MUCH BETTER?? Here’s a view looking down (sorry, the angle isn’t exactly the same but you...
Last week we did our annual HUGE outdoor furniture roundup and while I had SO much fun putting it together I was once again shocked by the general price points on the market
But I guess when furniture pieces need to withstand a variety of seasons and still look good year after year, it warrants a higher price tag. The truth can hurt…the wallet. But before we move on, watch how Em DIY’ed her patio before that famous beautiful tile went in (just wait for the ad to run first): Ok we’re back! SO because of that, I made it my mission this week to create an affordable accessories roundup post. Because while your outdoor furniture is built to last many many years, you just might want to switch up some throw pillows,...
Did you know that the term glossophobia is a fancy word used to describe the fear of public speaking? In fact, it is said that glossophobia affects 75% of the population.
While some people have shaking hands, butterflies in their stomach and quivering voices while speaking on stage. Others have a full-blown panic attack and tremble in fear. The question that boggles the minds of many people is, can a person beat glossophobia? Well, the answer is yes. People look at professional speakers and think they were born with some sort of speech enhancing drug in their bloodstream. They weren’t. They learn, they practice, and they repeat. It is crucial to search for resources that would enhance the skill you’re trying to build. And this is why I joined a toastmaster...
16 Top Wood Ladles
BESTONZON 2pcs Long Handle Natural Wooden Spoon Wood Tableware Kitchen Soup Spoon Ladle Scoop for Home Restaurant (Small Size) BESTONZON 2pcs Long Handle Natural Wooden Spoon Wood Tableware Kitchen Soup Spoon Ladle Scoop for Home Restaurant (Small Size) - No cheap, toxic material, healthy and eco-friendly won’t scratch and damage pots or pans. Crafted from natural wood material, this wooden scoop will make a great addition to your eco-friendly kitchen accessories. Can be used as the perfect tea scoop, coffee measurer, or decoration item great for measuring any dry goods. Has hole at the end of the handle to hang...
Don’t Toss Old Printouts! 19 Uses for Used Paper
We all waste more paper than intended. Recycling is important, but it’s more than just sorting old sheets of paper into the right bin. You can recycle by reusing, thereby extending the life of the product. So, next time you make mistakes printing, or throw old school papers in the bin, stop, and think. It can almost certainly be recycled. To prove it, here are 19 ways you can reuse scrap paper. 1. Reuse Printed Paper: Flip It Over to Print on the Unused Side If only one side has been used, why not just flip the sheet over and...