Looking Up

I love old buildings! I love the craftsmanship that went into making a building beautiful. I admire the intricacy in the moldings and trim. I'm amazed at the ornate detail in things as small as an elevator button. And one thing that I'm attracted to is the old tin ceilings. It astounds me that such detail and design was put into something that you would have look upward to notice. It is because

Up against a brick wall...

above photo: source unknownExposed brick walls. How do I love these...? Let me count the ways: A good brick wall conjures up a sense of history in a home. The more aged the brick looks, the better.A brick wall needs no adornment. It stands alone, naked, and still looks great.A brick wall is the perfect feature wall. How can your eyes not be drawn to its strength and character?Warm colour is added

A Few Updates...

Just wanted everyone to know that, although I mentioned I would be hosting another great give-away with Matthew Mead this week, we have had to postpone it until next week (technical difficulties). However, the contest will begin next week, and I will give you advance warning: trust me, you don't want to miss out on this one, as there a few extra goodies being thrown into the prize barrel. I also

Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act

The Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act (CSPA) helps protect New Hampshire lakes and ponds from erosion and sedimentation as a result of construction and land use activities within 250’ of the shoreline, affecting all homeowners planning to build on or subdivide New Hampshire lakefront property. The primary purpose of the Act is a good one - to prevent water runoff from going directly into the

Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act

The Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act (CSPA) helps protect New Hampshire lakes and ponds from erosion and sedimentation as a result of construction and land use activities within 250’ of the shoreline, affecting all homeowners planning to build on or subdivide New Hampshire lakefront property. The primary purpose of the Act is a good one - to prevent water runoff from going directly into the

Where's My Head?

Oh dear! I totally forgotto pass some more fun info on to you. (I apologize Heather!)Heather has a wonderful tutorial on her blog BeTasseled. Now, with last weeks post and this one, you have even more tassel making inspiration. What are you waiting for? Go make a tassel.

Ooooo La La!

Most people Spring clean. I Fall build. I don't know what it is about the Fall, but I suddenly get the urge to build items for my home. I'm not sure if it's the nesting instinct left over from having my last three children born in the Fall months. Or if it's the desire to have a nice home for the holidays. Or maybe, I no longer feel the need to work on outside projects, so I can devote my time

A little ditty...

Well, I just received word via email that my blog has been nominated for a little something over at Divine Caroline, which is a great site devoted to sharing inspiration and stories for people like you and me. So, if you are so kind as to take the time to pop on over there and vote for me, I will blush pinker than I have in a long time. You can easily register, then vote away!Thanks everyone!!

The Housing Problem

The problem with real estate in the Miami area is not only that there are too few buyers, but also that getting a mortgage loan is now very difficult for almost everyone. The banks, which created this mortgage mess in the first place, with the help of unscrupulous mortgage brokers, are now giving loans to only the most highly qualified people. Down payments have to be at least 20%, but are often

Sunday Dinner...

Ever since I was a young girl, Sunday dinner has been a tradition held close to my heart. With five siblings, mealtime was often served dine and dash, with little emphasis placed on the intricacies of setting a table or the Norman Rockwell image of a family gathering to slowly dine and reconnect over a meal. Indeed, protecting one's food from nipping brothers was more of a priority than sitting

Beautiful Angels on the Earth

Q and A and Tray Chic

Thank you all for your sweet comments about my chair. You've made me excited to start on it's makeover. I just need to find the right fabric. I know the color is "in" but, the vinyl has a few holes in it so it needs to be redone.Hooray! Some of you asked questions on the last post. And for those of you who've asked me questions on older posts (the dollar frame project, etc.), I'm just getting

Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri

Temen-temen .... apabila aku ada salah dan apabila selama aku berkunjung mungkin ada kalimat yang menurut temen-temen menyinggung atau bikin sakit hati, aku mohon maaf sebesar-besarnya dan mungkin melalui kartu ucapan ini mungkin bisa mewakili diriku yang tidak bisa secepatnya berkunjung untuk bersilaturahmi.Maaf buat temen-temen yang berkunjung kalo aku lama gak balas berkunjung jangan marah ya.

The Wow Factor...

(my girlie wearing glittered glasses and chatting on the phone...oblivious to me!)As you may know, I love to take the ordinary, and inexpensive, and make it extra special. I glean inspiration from magazines and decorating books, and often look at the ideas and think: a) how can I duplicate that on my budget and/or accessibility from my small town and b) how can I tweak it and make it better, or

I'm Back, I'm Catching Up, And I'm Crazy?!?

Hoooray! We're up and running again.And if you think I accomplished creatively, wonderful things yesterday... I'm sorry to disappoint you. I did manage to catch up on a little laundry though. Speaking of catching up, I want to thank those of you who have passed along awards to me. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness! For those of you who've tagged me and want me to list weird or random

Structural Insulated Panels in a Green Home

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Structural Insulated Panels in a Green Home

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are helping homeowners cut their heating bills in half.SIPs, sometimes known as stress skin panels, are made of an insulating foam core with OSB (oriented strand board) bonded to either side. There are three types of foam cores – EPS (expanded polystyrene), XPS (extruded polystyrene), and urethane (either polyisocyanurate or polyurethane), ranging in R-Values

Internet Frustrations

Hi my friends!I am experiencing internet difficulties. ARRRRGH!I'm posting this at my husband's work.I didn't want you to think I forgot you.The internet company tells me someone should be out by tomorrow.Silly internet!Don't we all have a love/hate relationship with it?And what good is a computer without it?I mean, how many games of spider solitare can you playbefore boredom sets in?I'm off to

Borongan PR, bingkisan dan Award ke-9

Kemarin lagi buka blog sambil BW eh.. tiba-tiba aku liat ada pesan di sutbuxku. Aku dapet bingkisan dari Chandra dan ini bingkisannya....Terus dapet award lagi dari Hendriono ini awardnya:Aku juga dapet bingkisan lagi dari Bloggeraddicter dan ini bingkisannya....Dapet PR dari Acy, Sandy, tukang ronda, Jeng Indah, Chandra, Kang Arielz, Omat, budhe Fakrun, Adahir dan NoeqiahIni aturannya:1. Each

Stick a Fork In It

This cute little display hangs in the hall to my kitchen,right between two doors that lead out of the house.I wish I could take credit for making the coat hanger. Our niece and her husband made itand gave it to us for Christmas a few years ago. Isn't it wonderful?They bought the forks at the thrift storeand used reclaimed wood from an old fence. (I can take creditfor making the picture hanging

Autumn Days

Autumn has well and truly arrived and we have had some lovely golden days recently. I love the mellowness of Autumn, the misty mornings and the rich shades. One of my favourite poems is Ode to Autumn by Keats, you can read it here if you are not familiar with it.Here are a few recent photos taken in the garden. Our raspberry canes have been prolific this year and I have enjoyed fresh

Seasons Change...

Well, the boxes were finally cracked on my fall decorations, and the first place I addressed was my fireplace mantel. Considering I hadn't dressed it up for summer, a change was long over-due. My fireplace is visible from every corner and is truly the focal point of my living room (considering my puny television is hidden away in an armoire...sooo passé). Thus, the time was right for a little

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Normally when we buy a new graphic card, it's including cd driver which we use it to install the hardware after attach it on mboard. But do you know, we need to update the driver from website graphic card provider depend on what brand you use, ATi @ NVDIA.If you are a hardcore gamer, you really need to update your graphic card to make sure a new game can play on your system. Example my graphic

AaAaAa Collection

Remember the old Lay's potato chip commercial,"Nobody can eat just one"? Yeah, that's how I amabout something that I like in home decor.I can't have just one!I HAVE to have a collection.That's the way it is with my monogram art.I couldn't have just one letter A.I MUST HAVE MANY!All around my house.One in my bedroom.One in the family room.And in the kitchen.One in the computer room.(Yes, we

Bretton Woods' Mount Washington Resort Development Selects Bonin Architects for Architectural Guild

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Bretton Woods' Mount Washington Resort Development Selects Bonin Architects for Architectural Guild

Bonin Architects & Associates is proud to announce it has been chosen as one of the Architects of the elite Guild at the Mount Washington Resort Dartmouth Brook development in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. The opportunity to design homes at the Resort was offered to a select group of New England architects who have a keen understanding of the marketplace and a real sense of design in keeping with

Stop and Stare...

In the world of design, some things are just so jaw-dropping in their beauty and creativity. Mind you, it often takes a little less to dazzle me, as my expectations are fairly simple. I want imaginative, I want pretty, and it has to make my heart do a little flip. Cost is irrelevant (you know what I mean), while thinking outside of the proverbial box always impresses me. Here are a few things

Tidying up some loose ends...

I have had a few question, lately, and am just now getting around to answering them. Please excuse my tardiness; but if you know me personally, I can run a little late sometimes... Q. What's the paint color on your wall in the chair picture? I love it!A. Thanks, Kara. The colour of my dining area, bedroom, living room, and front entry and hall is Silver Sage, by Restoration Hardware. I should

Pilih mana yang terbaik ??

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A Sign of Fall

I felt the urge to add to my fall decorations. I wanted a little sign that spelled FALL. I decided to take an old idea of mine and tweak it a bit. Please forgive the idea rerun. But, if you're like I am, you probably need to see something a few times before you decide to jump in and craft it. So here's your second chance!First, I found a piece of scrap wood. If you don't have a garage full like

A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood...

Yesterday was a great day. A simple day, but one that was filled with the things that fill you up inside and make you count your blessings, whatever they may be. Things like: Taking a brisk, long walk with a good friend...chatting, laughing, breathing in the now crisp, autumn air. I love exercising outdoors...can't be beat! Rescuing my cat from the roof...all by myself!! Let me tell you, it

Unique Liverpool FC Wallpapers - Alternate download site

To all subscribers of my website,Many apologies if you have been encountering problems downloading the wallpapers. For your convenience, I have placed the popular ones on an alternative site. Please go to Unique LFC Wallpapers - Archive (Public)Best Regards,Andre Reutens

Award ke-8

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A Little Known Condition

I have a condition. I don't talk about it much, but it affects every aspect of my life. I've decided that it's time to bring this abnormality out in the open and, even perhaps, to embrace it.I am a tweaker!Yes, I tweak constantly. If you've known me for very long, you may have already noticed, but you are kind and politely overlooked my disability. Here is evidence of my tweaking condition.Before

Timber Frame Home progress, Lincoln, NH

The timber frame home site in Lincoln, New Hampshire is coming along nicely! The timber frame is scheduled for delivery September 23rd and the timber frame crew is waiting anxiously to put up the timber frame and T&G decking, which will take approximately four weeks. (The home is 3500 SF and has 300+ timbers.)The timber exterior envelope will be structural insulated panels (SIPs), which are

Timber Frame Home progress, Lincoln, NH

The timber frame home site in Lincoln, New Hampshire is coming along nicely! The timber frame is scheduled for delivery September 23rd and the timber frame crew is waiting anxiously to put up the timber frame and T&G decking, which will take approximately four weeks. (The home is 3500 SF and has 300+ timbers.)The timber exterior envelope will be structural insulated panels (SIPs), which are

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OUR Creation

Look at these beauties I found at the thrift store!I bought the only two they had.If there were four,I would have used them as legs for a table.But there were only two,so now those stair balustersare huge candle holders!My hubby added the base and molding.I could do it, (just not as fast).But he likes to call this OUR blog,so he helps me build things.He thinks you should know that those two

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Another Light Topic

This is the chandelier hanging in my dining room. I really like it. I know it seems a bit plain,but that's what I like about it. I can dress it up or down,depending on the month or my mood. During the Christmas season I decorate itwith a wreath and dangle big ornaments from it.For Halloween, a bat finds it a nice place to hang.Today I hung some huge sparkly leaves for fall. Some months it loses

Do structural insulated panels really contain formaldehyde? Should you be concerned about using them in your new green home?

Yes – and no. Read on.Formaldehyde is a common chemical and a by-product of combustion (tobacco smoke, vehicle exhaust, and fumes from fireplaces, furnaces, and wood stoves). It can also be found in water solutions such as preservatives or disinfectants, and is used in the manufacture of many building materials. Formaldehyde gas has no color, but in high quantities has a sharp smell and can be

Do structural insulated panels really contain formaldehyde? Should you be concerned about using them in your new green home?

Yes – and no. Read on.Formaldehyde is a common chemical and a by-product of combustion (tobacco smoke, vehicle exhaust, and fumes from fireplaces, furnaces, and wood stoves). It can also be found in water solutions such as preservatives or disinfectants, and is used in the manufacture of many building materials. Formaldehyde gas has no color, but in high quantities has a sharp smell and can be

Horaay... a new blog was created by Aul!!

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Leaping into Fall...

photo source: Country Living. I have done this before on my own porch, using a vintage tartan picnic tin basket. Hmmm...might be time to do it again!! There is nothing like a little fall weather to get one in the spirit for decorating. But, for some strange reason I have yet to venture down to the basement to poke around in my fall/Halloween decorations. I keep threatening to, but I am feeling a

Award ke-7

Alhamdulillah dapet award lagi dari Jeung Indah, CR7 dan Revarius. Makasih banget ya.... dan ini awardnya...Ketentuannya adalah:1) Put the logo on your blog.2) Add a link to the person who awarded you.3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs.4) Add links to those blogs on yours.5) Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs.Award yang cute ini akan aku berikan ke:1. Lina yang sering ngocol bareng2

A Great Combination

I bought an almost new lamp, complete with the shade, at the thrift store for $6. It had an antique brass finish. Of course I bought it knowing that I'd give it a spray paint makeover. I'm sorry to say that I didn't take a "before" picture. I actually never thought that I'd do a post on it. I didn't want to bore you with another post of "Look at my thrift find that I painted black." (YAAAAWN!)In

The results of the give-away: signed, sealed and delivered by Matthew Mead!!

I have the best blog readers ever!! I have said it before, but it bears repeating! I asked, and you delivered, and now it is time to reveal the ten winners of the Matthew Mead Halloween Tricks and Treats give-away contest!!Without further adieu, here are the top three winners (as selected by Matthew Mead himself), chosen for their detailed and, often, innovative posts: Amy of One Day at a Time

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Opor Ayam Buatanku

Dulu aku udah pernah posting Sambel Goreng Kentang Hati Kapri. Nah kalo cara bikin ketupat ada di blognya Hellen, sekarang aku mau posting Opor Ayam dah lengkapkan tinggal tunggu Idul Fitri aja nyicipin ketupat sama lauknya opor ayam plus sambel goreng kentang hati kapri . Tapi aku cuma sharing aja, resep opor ayam buatanku hehehe.... jadi malu sama yang udah jago masak Silakan cobain ya....

Another Trip to the Dollar Store

How about a cheap, quick and easycraft for the weekend?It involves another trip to the dollar store to buy this cute little 3 opening frame.I'm thinking that the sales at the dollar stores have gone up tremendously due to bloggers. They don't need advertisement, they have women who love to blog and create on the cheap.I know it's a little early for Halloween,but it's nice to be prepared, right?I

Benefits of Building a Green Home

Building a green home is the only way to build a house. Why?Reduce, reuse, recycle. People around the world are embracing green. When we can’t reuse or recycle something, we buy it new, and we want it to be green: cars, energy, food, even clothing.It only makes sense, then, when you’re building a home, to build it green. The benefits are extensive. Here are just a few:Environment:A green home is

Benefits of Building a Green Home

Building a green home is the only way to build a house. Why?Reduce, reuse, recycle. People around the world are embracing green. When we can’t reuse or recycle something, we buy it new, and we want it to be green: cars, energy, food, even clothing.It only makes sense, then, when you’re building a home, to build it green. The benefits are extensive. Here are just a few:Environment:A green home is

I Went to a Garden Party

I helped host a garden party yesterday.I was in charge of decorating seven dining tables and the buffet table. I wanted to do something simple, inexpensive and garden-y. I decided to use grass for the centerpieces. I thought about growing wheat grass, but then came up with an even easier idea. . .buying sod. I just needed something to put the grass in. I could have bought baskets but, at my

To Junk, or not to junk...

First off, what kind of question is that? Chances are, if you are a regular visitor of my blog, you know I am a big fan of thrift, junk, and repurposing the old but lovely. Junk is no longer a dirty word due to the huge influence of people like The (former) Junk Market ladies (hi Ki!!), and my favourite Canadian junker, Joy @ The Joy of...I am a steadfast and true junker, too!So, it was with

AWARD KE-6 dan SYARAT-SYARATNYA

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More Glimpses of Fall

Here's a few more glimpses offall decorations around my home.

Altered Holiday

It's been almost a week since I posted anything that's had a color makeover.I think it's about time for a seasonal decoration that involves spray paint!You can buy these cute little 3 inch wreathsat the dollar store. They have a few styles to choose from.The only catch is that they're all for a certain holiday that's months away and that I'm just not ready to decorate for quite yet.I am ready to

Want an autograph? It's a treat, not a trick!!

Matthew Mead (photographed by Ken Williams) I warned you. This is command central for learning all about Matthew Mead Halloween Tricks and Treats. But, I didn't tell you that this is also the place to come to win one of TEN autographed, hard-covered collector's editions of the magazine!!! Who needs candy when you can have that in your hands?Now, you're going to have to do a little work for this

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Natural Features of a Timber

Timber is a natural material, and as such, is affected by its surrounding environment – its climate, area vegetation, and wildlife. For instance:As timbers go through the drying process, they shrink or swell until they reach equilibrium with the constantly changing level of moisture in the air of its environment. Water is stored in wood in two forms: 1) as free water in the vessels and/or cells,

Natural Features of a Timber

Timber is a natural material, and as such, is affected by its surrounding environment – its climate, area vegetation, and wildlife. For instance:As timbers go through the drying process, they shrink or swell until they reach equilibrium with the constantly changing level of moisture in the air of its environment. Water is stored in wood in two forms: 1) as free water in the vessels and/or cells,

The Key to a Collection

It only makes sense that someone who likes to build with old doors,would also collect the things associated with doors.And what do you do with a collection?You group it together,for maximum design impact, of course!

School Lunch Round-Up!!

photo: ebay.comWell, come on and belly up to the lunch box!! I sent out the call, and you delivered. Some of the greatest lunch-making tips landed here; and I, and my children's taste buds, thank you. Here is the rundown on what my readers suggested for packing in some flavourful punch to school lunch boxes everywhere:Don't super-size me!! Young kids like their food in bite-size pieces: Cut

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It's Here...and my name in lights!!!

It's here! Well, at least that's what Matthew Mead tells me! On a quick jaunt into Target (you know I love you Target), my friend, Matthew, caught a glimpse of something wonderful out of the corner of his eye. What was it, you ask? Well... only his latest, and greatest, gift to the decorating world: Matthew Mead Halloween Tricks and Treats! You know how so many magazines offer up, seemingly, the

Venetian Islands Real Estate - Home Reduced To $1,525,000

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Pinetree Drive Waterfront Lot 2.8 Acres Sold

A huge 2.8 acre Miami Beach waterfront lot located on Pinetree Drive, priced at $13,900,000, recently sold for $12,100,000. It is one of the largest waterfront home sites on Miami Beach.The largest home site on Miami Beach is a marvelous Star Island property measuring 6.1 acres, and belonging to former Ivax (now TEVA) chairman Phil Frost and his wife.The Pinetree Drive lot boasts 300 linear feet

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Images of Fall

My home is decorated for fall.It's been fun to do some changing and rearranging. Can you tell that fall is my favorite time of year? Did you get a pumpkin overdose?

The Latest Additions to the Vintage Home On-Line Shop!

What a wet and miserable start we've had to September - I had heard rumours of an Indian Summer, so let's hope this is just a glitch! There's nothing like being all warm and cosy indoors when the rain is lashing against the windows - and that's exactly where we've been this week, as we prepared for our latest website update! Yesterday saw the latest additions to the shop and once again, we've

School lunches...sending out an S.O.S.

photo source: ebay Calling all you foodies and mothers (or fathers?)!! I am putting out my distress signal to gather ideas for (the dreaded) school lunches. Honestly, it is the thing I dread most about the kids returning to school! In fact, I awaken many mornings with the fear that I don't have sandwich fixings that my kids will like, have bad dreams about having no fruit in the house, and

South Beach Condo In Continuum Sold For $6,025,000

A magnificent condo in the Continuum on South Beach in Miami Beach which was listed for $7,500,000, very recently sold for $6,025,000, which is a reduction $1,475,000 or 20% of the asking price. That is still $1,376 per square foot of living space.The sale is quite remarkable, because the apartment was on the market for sale for only 67 days before closing. The 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms

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Summer's End

I love this time of year!Fall is definitely my favorite season.It's a great time to shop for closeout bargainson summer accessories.Look at these nice weatherproof wicker chairsI bought for 75% off.They ended up costing $16.50 each. I couldn't pass that up, especially since they go so wellwith the set I already have.I've started to get out my fall decorations.Here's a sneak peek.I'll show you

freedom...Freedom...FREEDOM!!!

Okay, so that's probably not the title to win me Mother of the Year, but I do strive to be honest - and although I'll miss them, I won't miss entertaining them in the non-stop rainy weather we've been having. I did make them a good, hearty breakfast and took the annual back-to-school shot, so I'm not doing too badly, am I?They looked so nice...all freshly-scrubbed and wearing their new duds:

Sambel Goreng Telur Puyuh

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