Color Advice for Curtains?
I would take a paint swatch, when you go to shop for curtains, and go with a color a shade or two lighter than the walls, but not much lighter. You dont want to break the flow of the room, or since the items in the bedroom are in solids, look for Victorian...
Granite Color with Ivory Cabinets?
In my opinion, I would go dark in keeping with the Victorian theme.
Paint Color to Coordinate with Sofa and Adjoining...
Since I prefer dark walls, especially with your light couch, I would love to see blue/gray (in the darker gray slate family). Which would look great in the living room and kitchen, as it looks like you have black countertops.
Flooring Color for a Yellow kitchen?
In my humble opinion, Do not go with black and white checkerboard. You will tire of it very quickly, and besides that pattern was very popular 5-7 years ago, but outdated now. I love the idea of the sage green. Just a suggestion.
Treating Boils on the Face?
You absolutely need to see a doctor. You need antibiotics. As others have said on this thread, boils are caused by a staph infection, and are spreadable. Make an appointment now!
High Setting on Air Conditioner Stopped Working?
@cett - Thank you very much for the advice. That is what I will do, before the heat hits again this summer. Right now, we are enjoying -2 degrees!
Blemish Remover?
It sounds like rosacea [the acne and rash combination] to me. I would not fool around with OTC medications and do-it-yourself treatments. Please see a dermatologist immediately.
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
I love the look of red in a kitchen! Since the red you have now is only used as a slight accent color, you could go the whole nine yards and stick with the red [brick red not fire engine] for two of the walls that abut each. Leave the other two walls white...
Upcycle Sneakers as Garden Planters
This does not look quaint or country or whatever. It looks like old sneakers hanging on a post. Take a look at Garden: Boot Planter, and see the creative, original, and classy way of using old boots or shoes.
Growing a Norfolk Pine Indoors?
As far as ensuring proper soil, my indoor Norfolk pine went crazy when watered with leftover diluted coffee straight from the pot. I casually read somewhere that pines like acidity, and coffee is a good source. I thought I would give this tip a try and hope...
Children and Their Personal Items
Getting your children organized early is great when they head off to college and are sharing dorm rooms and shower facilities with triple the amount of people.
Uses for Christmas Lights
I love the idea of coiling a strand of white lights into a colored bottle. I have a small collection of colored vases in different sizes and shapes, and the white lights sparkling through will look just beautiful. Great tip!
Gift Idea: Memory Jar
What a sweet and thoughtful gift for any occasion! Another idea for the jar - jot down events you shared, where you had an especially memorable time [i.e., a trip, dining out, a movie, or shopping] - as soon as possible so you dont forget. What a great present...
Stenciled Gift Wrap
Love the idea of this suggestion, except for one thing - Who has access to x-ray film?
Removing Rug Backing?
Dont throw the bathroom rugs out that have lost their rubber backing. Get as much of the crumbles off as possible. Get rubber shelf lining to hold them in place, and position the rugs in your bathroom as you enter. I must have 4 or 5 bathroom rugs in this condition...
Stale Bread for "Waffles"
Stale Bread - Dont Forget the Birds! I had a few slices shy of a whole loaf of 7-grain bread that was very stale, but not molded. I felt guilty throwing it out, so I broke the slices into very small pieces. I had a jar of peanut butter, that I wasnt going to...
Homemade Recycled Cereal Gift Bags
I absolutely love this idea. I go through cereal like no tomorrow, and, of course, the boxes end up in the trash. This is an excellent way to recycle them for any occassion. I am now planning on doing this for Christmas - in fact, I have a large Cheerios box...
Bed Making Tips
I received a feather bed as a gift a few years ago and love it, but keeping the goose feathers evenly distributerd and plumped up is a real chore. Many people use their feather beds as comforters, but I sleep on top of mine, which is covered with a top sheet...
Motivating Myself to Clean and Organize?
Heather, I am in the exact situation you are, so dont feel alone. It all started when I decided to tackle a much-need, thorough cleaning behind my computer desk, stereo center, and bookshelves [which all sit next to each other]. I completed that task, then...
Colorful Boot Planter
Very cute idea because you took it up a notch, and did not throw a plant into an as is old shoe or boot.
Recycle Comforter as an Insulating Curtain
I must have read your mind, as I have an almost new queen size comforter, that I know I will not use on my bed. I thought of what a cool window cover it would make for the winter; it fits the window dimensions perfectly with a few inches to spare on the sides...
Garden: Toilet Planter
Not a fan of toilet planters is putting it mildly, and that goes along with bathtubs, and rubber tires [even those painted white]. How can someone driving by your home and seeing a toilet with plants growing out of it think that is attractive?
Teeth Whitening Kits from the Dollar Store
I have a local Dollar Tree, and am definitely going to check this product out. The higher end brands of whiteners in drug stores starts at $30+ in my area. And, made in USA makes it sound even better!
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser For The Kitchen
I never use baking soda. It leaves a gritty film, that takes too much time, hot water, and scrubbing to remove.
Tips for Singles on Valentine's Day
I could care less about being single on Valentines Day. Ive never known any of my married or in-a-relationship friends that give a hoot about the day either. A five dollar card, candy, and flowers doesnt make Valentines Day anymore special than Feb. 15th. Reflect...
Recipe for Greek Flat Bread?
I am wondering if the rosemary, olives, and onion can be left out of the receipe, and still have a delicious bread, albeit plain? I am not a fan of rosemary in any dish. The olives and onions would make the bread too overpowering for my taste, when all I am...
New Year's Resolution: Save, Save, Save
Dear Misti, Excellent post! I am happy to finally read an article on living simply and thriftly without turning ones life into a medieval monastery. I despise the word frugal - it conjures up awful images of withholding even the smallest of pleasures in life...
Gift in a Jar Recipes?
I just love your bread in a jar for gift giving receipe. I plan on replacing the canned pumpkin with applesauce and raisins - reminds me of the applesauce cake my mom used to make all the time. Thank you for including the additions to the receipe. ~Lu~
Grooming Your Dog
I had wanted a Furminator for my dachshund from the first time I saw a video running at the vets office. But, $49.99 was way to expensive for a de-shedding comb. I thought to myself, Ill wait till the price goes down. which never happened [even the pet stores...
Caring for Rubber Backed Throw Rugs
To tiltil - I did the same exact thing just a few days ago. My two long hallway and two smaller area rugs were very dirty - all of them had rubber backing. Without thinking the water in the washer would ever get hot enough to melt the rugs backings, I made...
