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For me, painting a large scale painting is all about breaking it down. A 10 foot by 8 foot wall seems HUGE but if you break it down into 80 1 foot by 1 foot squares, your once overwhelming mural becomes doable. Materials you will need: paint- I bought a few sample sizes from Home Depot so I could get the exact shades of pinks and chocolate brown. I had the rest of the colors leftover from other painting projects from around the house. paint…
If your skin is feeling dry and is in the need of a little TLC I have a great recipe for you, courtesy of diyNatural. Lemon, honey and olive oil are mixed together to create a simple facial mask that you can use three times a week to refresh your skin. Ready for the recipe? Note: I would recommend squeezing the juice from the lemon into a bowl. Strain any pulp or seeds from the juice. Measure the lemon juice using teaspoons or tablespoons. Then…
Maybe “foyer” is too grand a word to describe what most of us have in our homes, but whether you have a mudroom, a tiny hallway or an entrance with 10-foot ceilings, this is the first room that people see when the walk in and so it should be a lovely sight! (Even if beyond the foyer you may have books shoved under your couch, dishes in the oven and toys hidden away in every nook and cranny!) In our little wartime 1 1/2-story home,…
Want a quick way to fill up space on a big empty wall in your little girl’s room? Check out this 3 step, under $5 project. What you need: Hammer, nails, clothesline, clothes pins and cute clothes (clothes not included in the under $5) Step one: Hammer in two nails. Step two: Hang rope by tying knot around each nail. (check out this boy scout site for how to tie different knots)
My home decor daydreams are continuing, and this time we’re headed to the one of the smallest rooms in any given house. I enjoy bathrooms which are simple, minimalistic, cheerful, inviting & homey. Walk-in showers, claw foot tubs, natural elements and a lot of while are all things that make smile! Follow me! Source. This room would be fantastic to wake up to — I can just imagine taking a good morning shower & enjoying all that space & light. There’s even a little shelf…
I’ve been daydreaming a lot about renovating some of the rooms in our house — do you ever do that? Get wrapped up in online catalogues and inspirational blogs just trying to find that look to suit you perfectly? Well I certainly spend enough time scrolling through my RSS feeds, swooning over looks that I’d love to bring into my home someday. In order to put all that scrolling to good use, I bring you the “In My Dream…” series! Throughout my next few posts…
From Star Wars to Linux, Lord of the Rings to World of Warcraft, geek love comes in a million manifestations. If you have a partner who lives for technology, is a total audiophile, gets giddy at the idea of a Battlestar Galactica marathon and whose wardrobe mainly consists of JINX apparel, then this is the Father’s Day gift guide for you! 01. Eco-Friendly Earbuds: Big sound, small footprint. 02. R2-D2 Peppermill: If you’re a nerdy mama, like myself, then you won’t even mind this sweet…
Amy Bellgardt is a wife and mom of two boys, as well as founder and lead blogger at Mom Spark. Amy also manages Mom Spark Media, a social media and marketing firm, and is the Community Manager for Capri Sun. Featured in Walmart's Coupon Booklet!
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