Trim Reflections

Whilst out and about on our travels in search of vintage treasures for the website, we come across so many wonderful and fascinating finds that it is often hard to resist their appeal, and this in turn, leads us into different areas of vintage and collecting. One such area which holds a great fascination for me is vanity, grooming and beauty. This covers a vast and diverse range of pretty items,

Served On A Siver Platter

WARNING:Super Easy Project Ahead!Simply print a monogram from your computer,on regular paper (no need for card stock).Then cut it out being sure to stay inside the blackso the white of the paper doesn't show.Using a regular ol' glue stick, adhere the monogramto a silver platter or china serving plate.Of course, this is FOR DISPLAY USE ONLY.When you're tired of the display,just remove it by

Me, me, and more me.

photo source: squareamerica.comI have been asked to write six interesting things about me by the talented (and fellow Canadian) Design Ties ladies. You know me, I always fail miserably with the whole blog awards and tag thingies... I have never been one to be great with rules. However, something about their request/command that I take part has prodded me into action. Fear not - after this one, I

You Asked, I Delivered

***Edited to Add***I feel so humbled that Kari and Kjisaare featuring this post on their"Psst...Your Creativity is Showing" segment.Thank you so much Ladies!!!Several of you wonderful ladies requested a how-to of the grain sack reproduction. You asked, I delivered.First, decide how big you want your project. Next, use any computer program to make a pattern (I use Print Shop), or draw one by hand

New Yossi Benayoun Desktop Wallpaper

Inspired by his 81st minute goal for Liverpool against Real Madrid, I created this wallpaper for you - free as always.Yossi Benayoun 1, Real Madrid 0Download the full size version hereIf you're having trouble viewing pics, browse my archive here:

Another final bow...

I am stunned. Again. I just discovered (while attempting to renew my subscription) that Canadian Home and Country is closing its doors. What's next? Country Living? Martha Stewart Living? House and Home?My mouth hung open when I received word that Country Home was no more. I didn't see it coming, nor this one.Is this the end of all great magazines?

My Dad's Kitchen

Dagny from Beautiful Living tagged me to do a post about my kitchen...Well, the thing is, I don't really have my own kitchen! since we're in the process of looking for homes now :) My mom & stepdad's kitchen is in the process of being redsigned (I will show before & afters as soon as we're finished!) so I'll have to show you my dad's kitchen, which we're in the process of decorating now. (I did

Unofficial Holiday

Can you see what's wrong with this picture?Yes, the door and trim are not the same pretty whiteas the crown molding.I'm embarrassed to admit that this has been the case for a while now. I don't even remember why I didn't paint it when everything else was painted. and because it's the back of the door, I only see it first thing in the morning when I'm running to do a dozen other things, and late

Penyakit Rabies atau Anjing Gila

Penularan penyakit rabies atau anjing gila kian merebak. Bali yang selama puluhan tahun terbebas dari rabies tak luput dari serangan virus mematikan ini. Dalam 5 tahun terakhir rata-rata jumlah penduduk yang digigit anjing lebih dari 15.000 orang di 24 provinsi di Tanah Air. Meluasnya rabies ini disebabkan tidak terkendalinya populasi anjing liar dan lemahnya sistem deteksi dini serta evaluasi

Three Deep Wishes

Imagine if you have found some bottle with the genie inside it and he or she were given you three wishes for you could ask anything you wanted in your life. So I guess my first wishes would be for world peace, hehehe, I just felt like Ms Congeniality starring by Sandra Bullock. And second I want have a happy family. Last but not least, I would like the genie consent my deep wishes that is for

Douglas Fir Timbers – a Good Choice!

Douglas fir is certainly one of the most popular wood choices for a post and beam or timber frame home because of its structural integrity and handsome appearance. Structural posts and timbers are graded according to the American Lumber Standard Committee, Inc. through accredited agencies such as the Western Wood Products Association’s (WWPA) lumber grading rules. A structural timber’s strength

Douglas Fir Timbers – a Good Choice!

Douglas fir is certainly one of the most popular wood choices for a post and beam or timber frame home because of its structural integrity and handsome appearance. Structural posts and timbers are graded according to the American Lumber Standard Committee, Inc. through accredited agencies such as the Western Wood Products Association’s (WWPA) lumber grading rules. A structural timber’s strength

The Girl in me...

I played in this on Sunday:I wasn't exaggerating when I told you that the play house is as much mine as my daughter's! I decided to poke my nose into it to make sure it was wintering well (and it was) and when Sophie caught wind of what I was doing she duly followed me inside. Although it was fairly cold, we had a lovely little meal of (plastic) spaghetti and meat sauce, replete with crusty bread

It's Been Sacked

Antique grain sacks are so popular right now.I decided to make my own versionusing burlap and paint.I personalized it to my family.2 parents+5 kids=No.7(Name has been covered to protect the innocent)Our last name has Swiss origins,so the word "family" is spelled the Swiss way.I used spray adhesive to stick itright on top of the old painting.How's that for a change of scenery?It looks much better

In Love (design-wise!): Atlanta Bartlett & Foster House

I cannot get over Atlanta Bartlett. She is the author of one of my favorite books, At Home With White, and I honestly don't know why I hadn't looked her up sooner. Below = perfection.Anyway, Atlanta is an interiors stylist who works with her husband, designer Dave Coote. They own The Beach Studios, an agency in the UK that provides shoot spaces for the film, photographic and television industries

The Fill In

Remember when I added an extra frame around my foyer mirror? Well, that left an empty spot in my decor where that frame had previously been. There was only one thing to do. Find a fill in. This is what I found.Of course, the frame was a little too gold for my taste, so I brought out the Rub 'n Buff to grunge it up. After applying R 'n B, I gave it a good rubbing which revealed a little of the

Dreaming of Slipcovers...

above photo: Country Home.com My living room is still in need of two things: an area rug (which I refuse to buy until I can find one that I both love and can afford) and a new slipcover for the comfy armchair in the corner of the room. While it is not offensive in any way, it doesn't reflect my style. I bought it because it was the nicest one in the furniture store at the time, and it fit the

Gratifikasi dalam Pilkades

Hari Minggu, 22 Februari 2009, di tempat saya ada pemilihan kepala desa. Saya baru pertama kali ikut pemilihan kepala desa dan saya gak tau siapa saja kandidat yang akan menjadi kepala desa. Hubby ku bilang waktu rapat RT kemarin kepala desa yang saat ini menjabat memberikan bantuan kepada RT kami berupa uang sebesar 500 ribu dan peralatan olahraga.Kemudian, sabtu sore tetanggaku datang ke

Miami Beach Homes For Sale

Lots and lots of properties are for sale on Miami Beach, and that is neither a play on words, nor an exaggeration. The marketplace is flooded with properties that remain unsold month after month, as more and more homes become available for sale. An examination of the luxury market in Miami Beach tells a dire tale.As of today, there are 40 listed waterfront properties for sale on the Venetian

NH Timber Frame Update

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we began Bob & Kelley’s timber frame home design for their four-season vacation home in South Peak Resort, Lincoln, NH.The interior walls are up, insulated, drywall is installed and the plaster is being applied. The electrician has roughed in the final light fixtures and switches, and the stone for the fireplace, which will extend three stories, is

NH Timber Frame Update

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we began Bob & Kelley’s timber frame home design for their four-season vacation home in South Peak Resort, Lincoln, NH.The interior walls are up, insulated, drywall is installed and the plaster is being applied. The electrician has roughed in the final light fixtures and switches, and the stone for the fireplace, which will extend three stories, is

Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic

I was so sad to hear the news today (yes, I'm always late with news) about Rachel Ashwell, Shabby Chic filing for Chapter 11. Rachel Ashwell & her story & her company have been an inspiration for me from Day 1 when I first started thinking about opening Pure Style LLC. They're in the process of restructuring now & I just hope they make it through okay. Rachel's creativity is amazing & I have a

Hang It Up

My daughter has a HUGE collection of jewelry. She's already filled up the jewelry frame I made. For Christmas she received so many necklaces that I told her that I would make her a necklace holder. Almost two months later, I finally decided to cross that project off my list. Here's how I made it.First, I found some pretty fabric.I took out the mod podge and picked out some drawer knobs while

No, (gulp)...that's not mine.

I love order. I'm hooked on it, in fact. I love hitting the aisles at Homesense where they have all of the great storage solutions like beautiful baskets, boxes, hooks and more. I am not a cluttery girl at all. I find it torturous to sit down and have my cup of tea until the kitchen is tidied; and orderly spaces send a feeling of calm through every cell of my body until I am completely relaxed.

A Great After

BEFORE:A Wasted SpaceAFTER:A Pretty PlaceI'm so happy that I was able to transformthis dead end closetusing things I already had.P.S.I'm hoping that you wonderful readers can help Katie. She e-mailed me trying to find a certain post in blogland: "It was a tutorial on how to make your own hand painted signs-I think the lady used receipt paper to trace the sayings onto painted wood pieces?....does

When I was young and foolish...

Check out this flower pot cake I made many years ago for a fundraising cake walk. My boys were not yet in school, so where I found the time or pateince to attempt this, I'll never know. Apparently, I was channelling my inner Martha, or something like that...I do remember the process of making this masterpiece, however. The daisy petals were flattened, sliced jumbo marshmallows with orange gumdrop

Style Files

In the post I did on my office, I mentioned my Style Files & a few of you were interested in how I organize them. My Style Files are a set of binders (that's them above, in the winebox) that I house all of the pages I've ripped out of magazines & printed out from blogs. They're my inspiration files & I can always go back & read an article or look at photos for ideas.I have 14 different categories

Plan B

PLAN A:*Take eight dollar thrift store tableout of storage.*Sand off ugly gold paint toreveal original mahogany finish(this should be easy since the previous ownerdidn't properly prep table before spray painting).*Leave just enough gold paint patchesto give the table an "old world" finish.*Pair table with old mirror.PROBLEM:*Removal of gold paint revealsseveral scratches on tabletop(likely a

Good looking, but good for nothing...

Even though it's completely shallow to go for looks only, we've all flirted with it; and some of us have even fallen for rugged good looks with little substance. As visual beings, we are easily distracted by charm, chiseled features and attractive first impressions. It is not our fault - we are bombarded on a daily basis by the notion that beauty can camouflage imperfection.My advice on this

Donald Trump Tells People To Buy Real Estate Now

Donald Trump was a topic of discussion today. Appearing on the CNN program, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, the Donald told everyone watching, that this is a great time to buy real estate, and that he is presently doing just that. He went on to say that there are many bargains out there, and that those who have the means, should be buying if they can get into great deals.Blitzer asked him

Windows Se7en - Energize Your World

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Kitchen/ Hutch DIY Makeover

Here are some photos of my in-laws' kitchen, which we recently completed a simple, inexpensive (paint, formica & using what you have!) makeover of.Now I need to describe this kitchen to you very carefully because I don't have the best 'before' pictures of it: So here goes: The walls were tiled 3/4 of the way up with pale yellow tiles from the 50s (you know those tiles that are in school bathrooms

Kesan Bersama Windows 7 Beta

Dua minggu yang lalu saya beli PC Media yang edisi Maret 2009. Seperti biasa di PC Media selalu disertai sebuah DVD sebagai bonus. Edisi kali ini yang paling menarik terdapat installer Windows 7 Beta yang didesain dengan semangat "Green Computing" dan tanpa berpikir panjang saya langsung mencoba menginstall.Saya menginstall dengan metode dual booting. Sehingga saya tidak perlu menghilangkan

Music For The Eyes

At the end of the hall in my basement is a funny little space. I have never understood what the builder was thinking when he built this spot. Originally it had a bi-fold door on it, leading a person to think that it might be a closet. But who builds a closet that is less than ten inches deep? Even if they would have taken the time to build shelves inside, what items would you store in such a

Aurelio, Dossena, Lucas, Free Wallpaper

Here are 3 free wallpapers for you. Fabio Aurelio, Andrea Dossena and Lucas Leiva. These are thumbnails but the larger versions can be found here.Get the larger size 1024px from hereIf you're having trouble viewing pics, browse my archive here:

Dare to Dream...

Don't these images just make you feel hopeful? Hopeful that the snow will soon melt, the birds will return, pussy willows will bud, and picnics will be possible again? As my boys head off for a day of skiing (yes, on a school day!) with their dad, and I ponder taking a walk through slush and ice, I will cling to these thoughts and know that sooner or later, spring will come and melt all of this

Blog Friend Meeting!! :)

So Camila, from High-Heeled foot in the door, & I finally got to meet this weekend in NYC!!!It was so last-minute & such a fun night!!! You should click here for a better recap than I could give you (Camila- you're awesome!) and here is a picture of one of the nicest bartenders ever:He made us a raspberry-blueberry vodka drink with mint which he called a "Valentino" and a delicious chocolate shot

Five Tips to Building Your Timber Frame Home Within Budget

You’ve established your budget for your new timber home and your architect and builder say it can be built for that amount – but how do you stay true to that magic number? There are several things you can do to help you stay within your budget during the home design process:1. Divide the total budget by the square footage of your timber frame house, and stay within that dollar amount for each

Five Tips to Building Your Timber Frame Home Within Budget

You’ve established your budget for your new timber home and your architect and builder say it can be built for that amount – but how do you stay true to that magic number? There are several things you can do to help you stay within your budget during the home design process:1. Divide the total budget by the square footage of your timber frame house, and stay within that dollar amount for each

Trip the light Fan-tastic!

What is that saying about turning lemons into lemonade?Well, I think I did just that on Sunday afternoon. We outfitted Sophie's room with a fan when we built our house nearly four years ago. We decided on a fan as the summers here get quite muggy, and I am not comfortable with leaving her window open at night (a healthy dose of paranoia is a mother's prerogative...). Thus, I chose as unassuming a

Akhirnya Bisa Ganti Background

Akhirnya saya bisa ganti background blog Kalo untuk para master ganti background merupakan hal yang mudah. Kalo untuk saya yang katrok ini cukup bingung juga. Sebenarnya udah lama juga saya pengin ganti background bintang-bintang jadi yang biasa aja. Tapi bingung gimana cara mau ganti background dan akhirnya dengan segala usaha saya bisa ganti background blog ini Tadinya pengin minta ajarin

An Anniversary Celebration for Valentine's Day!

We are delighted to announce that today is the 2nd Anniversary of the Vintage Home online shop! It is thanks to you all that our little shop has grown and grown over the past couple of years and although we know you love the individual style of the website, in celebration of our anniversary, we have revamped the website and given it an all-new look, plus there are two new exclusive additions to

Computer Power Supply

Many people don't know or not sure which one or how many watt of power supply should used for computer. In this scenario, depend on what you do. Each hardware we attach on motherboard using some voltage and watt. This value different with each hardware.This is some list of hardware with watt usage:- Intel cpu-> Intel Celeron socket 478 = 35 watts - 78watts **-> Intel Pentium 4 socket 478 = 58

To Top It Off

The guest room needed two bedside tables. I like having mismatched tables, especially if they have character. I had the pedestal part of a table stored in my garage. I can't even remember what happened to the original top. I just know that, much to my husband's dismay, I had kept the bottom as a project-in-waiting. All it needed was a pre-cut round top and a little paint.After giving it a couple

Step into My "Office"

Since I've had projects & organization & punchlists on my mind, the most neglected area of our little basement, the "office," has come up on the radar. Before we moved in, it looked like this (below):I found these super-functional life-saving wall files (below) at Joanne's fabric (I didn't know they sold other stuff there) for around $13 EACH! I planned to paint them when I got the chance &

Love Hearts Fudge

Need a last-minute recipe for a treat to send in for your child's Valentine's party?Although we were encouraged to send in a healthy treat (which I endorse, of course), I don't want to be the mum who sends in broccoli and dip. Not that there's anything wrong with that...No sir. I want to be among the ranks of mums who send in something that Sophie's classmates might ooh and aah over as she passes

Movable Ambiance

A few years ago I found this faux fireplace at the thrift store. It has been such a fun piece of "furniture". It stood in our living room for a long time, which confused people because they would see it in one spot in the room and the next time they visited it would be on another wall. It's also been in the downstairs hall and in our master bedroom. I've used it several times to decorate for

Loving Winter

As promised, here's my list of Winter Activities to get you Loving Life (or make you super-busy!!) Above is a sneak peek of my dad's fireplace at the lakehouse-in-progess. He handpicked all the stones in the fireplace & helped put them up. (The center one is sort of like a cross, see?) The fireplace is lit practically from October through March. I've divided my list into a few different sections-

A Real Treatment

I needed a window covering in the guest room to give it a more finished appearance. It was December and both my time and money were running short. It was time to get creative! While out Christmas shopping I found two new single flat sheets and a pair of sheers for just a few dollars. I simply layered the two sets and clipped them on the curtain rod. It was an inexpensive, temporary fix, that gave

Four things in four seconds?

Julia, from Hooked on Houses just got back from BlissDom, which is a huge meeting of bloggers for bloggers, and she wrote a little list of what she learned there. The thing that shocked me the most is that, apparently, most visitors stay at your blog for an average of only four seconds. Four seconds!!! Is that right? Because if it is, that means I am spending far too much time writing my posts!

Analisis Tabiat Para Pemajang Foto di Facebook

Cerita soal banjir dan upil udah ahh... jangan dibaca mulu hehe... ntar bikin ilfil . Tutup aja cerita lama yang gak penting itu. Sekarang buka cerita yang baru lagi. Nah.... beberapa hari yang lalu saya dapat email dari mbak Evie Eucalyptus. Isinya tentang analisis tabiat para pemajang foto di Facebook dan analisis tersebut dilakukan oleh tim psikolog dari sebuah perguruan tinggi ternama. Saya

Silver De-Light

I wanted a pretty chandelier to hang in the guest room. For months I searched the thrift stores, but there was nothing pretty (or with potential to be pretty) to be found. I had to resort to shopping for one at the blue big box home improvement store. I found a reasonably priced chandelier and loaded it my cart. Then I remembered that the other light fixtures in the room had silver finishes and

Seminar: Green Home Design

We had to close registration to our Green Home Seminar in Newbury (Mt. Sunapee), NH this past weekend (with 81 in attendance)– this is a great sign for our economy! We met several couples planning to build a new energy efficient home who want to start the home design process now so they can be ready to build. We had folks come from Maine, Brooklyn, NY, and even had a guest from California! The

Seminar: Green Home Design

We had to close registration to our Green Home Seminar in Newbury (Mt. Sunapee), NH this past weekend (with 81 in attendance)– this is a great sign for our economy! We met several couples planning to build a new energy efficient home who want to start the home design process now so they can be ready to build. We had folks come from Maine, Brooklyn, NY, and even had a guest from California! The

In the Studio...

Remember my very recent post about creative spaces? Well, a few of you were very kind to show me photos of yours, or direct me to others' whose studios are gems in their own right.Hungry for more, I then drummed up the nerve to ask (in a bossy way) Matthew Mead to show us his! I mean, come on, we've even seen Martha's test kitchen and the like... Well, apparently I wasn't alone in my quest.

New Fernando Torres Mobile Background

Free. As always. Inspired by his last minute winner against Portsmouth, to add to your Liverpool FC mobile wallpaper collection.or get it from here

Banjir dan Upil

Maap nih postingnya rada bikin ilfil hehe.... maklum... lagi ilfil sama IM2 jadi ya gini deh... Cerita-cerita yang ringan-ringan aja deh... sedikit hasil obrolan saya dengan WendyAlkisah di suatu daerah di Semarang.... seorang teman sedang kebingungan sebut saja namanya Wen. Wen lagi bingung melihat sekeliling rumahnya dikepung banjir dan setiap tahun langganan banjir.Dia tambah bingung lagi

Today in London spring moment ?

There's one new group band in my country, that can be categorized as still becomes trend. The five boys there are gathering in a band called 'the changcuters'. They have a unique appearance and performing with a medium-to-up beat songs. Quite entertaining. There are some songs that I like from them, but a song called 'London, London' is somewhat ear - catching to me.Listening to the song makes me

It's a Process

Back in December, I began the makeover of my daughter's old room into a guest room. Funny thing, she and her hubby are our only overnight guests, so in many ways, it's still her room. I forgot to take a "before" picture of the room until after the furniture had been moved. I did take a picture of the previous wall color. Yes. It was purple. It was my daughter's favorite color years ago. Yes. I

Living in the Present Moment

I don't know about anyone else, but this has felt like the shortest Winter ever to me. I think it probably had to do with Thanksgiving being so late & then the Christmas Season just flew by & it's already February!! (I was still listening to Christmas music in January because I didn't get enough! Anyway, I used to get a little blue come February & just need the Spring so badly- I would start

Goyang Mang....

"Goyang Mang" atau "Tarik Mang" sapaan Putri Malam yang sempat akrab di telinga masyarakat sekitar tahun 2000-an. Setelah menyapa kemudian Sang Putri Malam bergoyang mengikuti irama gendang jaipong.Sang Putri Malam sebutan dari Melly Zamri. Seseorang dibalik topeng Sang Putri Malam mengaku bergoyang hanyalah improvisasi. Tapi tidak lepas dari ketukan gendang jaipong yang menjadi dasar gerakan

My self-hosting blog bit-story

Blogging, blogs and blogosphere are three familiar things in my daily. It can be said that this three have been dominant to my mind now. Perhaps this is what called blogging addict .At first, I consider my blog is my personal blog. You know, like online journal and diary. As long as I don't harm anybody, it's fine to write my blog.Now my blog is much more than that, I can get so many things in

Honeymoon Houses...

Do you remember where you and your new spouse began your marital journey? Where you unpacked your sandy suitcases and unloaded all of your wedding gifts, ready to begin playing house? Perhaps you were/are one of the lucky ones, who received a generous down-payment on a house of your own from your parents. Like me, you probably weren't, yet likely look back with fondness and perhaps even humour

Have a seat!

Well, it's finally complete! What started with a little ol' paint job and grew into a whole room make-over, can now be scratched off the list of winter projects. I had mentioned in my post about Sophie's bedroom that her daddy was making her something special for the little nook area of her room. Here it is, a windowless window seat! I used curtain panels from Wicker Emporium (Cdn) for both the

Knob Snob

I've been searching through my stash of knobs. I like to buy interesting knobs when I find them at thrift stores, and when they're on sale or clearance at craft and hardware stores. Knobs can be pricey, that's why I'm always on the lookout for good deals.Changing knobs, and other hardware, is the easiest way to update a piece of furniture or the cabinets in your home. I always advise people to

Advantages of Timber Framing

Let’s face it: timber frame homes are gorgeous. In addition to their inherent beauty, timber frames have several advantages over homes built with conventional materials. Here’s our list of the top five advantages:1. Timber frame homes never go out of style. While other building fads phase in and out, timber frames have lasting beauty and can be easily adapted for new uses over time. Timber frames

Advantages of Timber Framing

Let’s face it: timber frame homes are gorgeous. In addition to their inherent beauty, timber frames have several advantages over homes built with conventional materials. Here’s our list of the top five advantages:1. Timber frame homes never go out of style. While other building fads phase in and out, timber frames have lasting beauty and can be easily adapted for new uses over time. Timber frames

On a Whim

"On a Whim" is a beautiful little store in a converted barn in Lucketts, Virginia right before you get to the Old Lucketts Store & Lucketts Design House. You can't miss the polkadotted siloh!! The owner, Donna, and her daughter are as sweet as can be when you go in there & they have handpicked their dealers with a beautiful an eye for display.I think they will soon be selling online so check back

Kampanye Politik Dengan Cokelat

Kampanye pemilu sekarang sudah berbagai macam caranya, ada yang menggunakan lagu, ada yang melalui media massa, melalui televisi dan sebagainya. Para blogger pun tidak ketinggalan membuat postingan tentang Kampanye Damai Pemilu 2009. Ada hubungannya gak ya dengan Pemilu 2009 atau cuma kontes SEO aja??? Tapi... Saya dukung kampanye tersebut siapa tahu dapat membuat pemilu dapat berlangsung dengan

Small Room, Small Touches

I love a linen closet full of pretty, white towels! It makes me smile every time I open the closet door. However, I don't really enjoy having white towels adorning my towel rods. Because my bathroom colors are very neutral, I like to bring in an accent color using towels. I change the towel color depending on the season, month, or my mood. For January I had an aqua towel with a brown towels along

The Search for 'Home'

Yesterday we went out house-hunting. Well, it was more of a trip to see what's available in our price range. And it wasn't pretty. (I'm being kind.) I tried searching for a picture to insert here as an example & didn't want to hurt any feelings by using actual listings, so I googled "dilapidated house..." and sadly, I liked the dilapdated house pictures better than what's on the market in our

Fernando Torres Framed Profile

Here's something for your wall. No, not for your PC but a framed profile of Fernando Torres. Just thought it would be nice for your collection or to start one if you haven't already. Since he has already made his mark on European soccer, he's taking Liverpool to new heights. Show your support for this super duper star and let him know that he'll never walk alone.Fernando Torres 8x6 Framed Profile

Inspired Speechless...

designer: Tria GiovanAfter my crafty weekend, I began daydreaming about how lovely it would be to have a beautiful creative space of my own. Now, I have carved out a spot in my downstairs family room, but it is not really measuring up. Ultimately, it is not a room of my own, but basically just a work surface plunked in the middle of the room my kids claim as their domain. Also, it is obviously

South Beach Condo Listed For $12,000,000 Sold For $7,600,000

View From 1000 South Pointe Drive, Apt. 3801 Sold For $7,600,000South Beach condos are being sold for far less than asking prices these days, as exemplified by a sale that was recently made in the Murano Portofino, one of Miami Beach’s luxury buildings. Listed for sale at an asking price of $12,000,000, the spacious 3 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, one-of-a-kind, South Beach penthouse sold for

A Sweet Thought

Wouldn't this little tree look beautiful covered with handcut hearts containing handwritten sentiments of love to and from each member of my family, each handtied with pretty satin ribbon?YES! It would!But in a home where the males outrank the females four to one, it's just not going to happen. So this will have to do.***UPDATED to ADD: I found the sweet tree at the thrift store, but you could

Doa Untuk Sahabat (Hellen)

Sebulan lalu engkau begitu gembira....Sebulan lalu engkau bercerita tentang apa yang sedang kau alami di tempat kelahiranmuSebulan lalu engkau menceritakan betapa senangnya engkau bertemu dengan teman-teman, saudara, sepupu, tante dan paman mu.Kalimat di atas merupakan gambaran betapa mbak Hellen waktu itu sangat bergembira sekali, sangat bersemangat sedang membuat kue untuk acara tahun baru di

Whole lot of fakin' going on...

As much as I enjoy creating, I am more of an occasional crafter. Holidays, special events, days when I feel guilt creeping up my neck when I realize my daughter hasn't painted in ages (and you all know why...shame on me). Although I profess to wanting her to exercise her creative muscles, I often fail to set the scene. More guilt...This past weekend offered up the perfect chance to dust off the

Timber House Plans

Timber frames enhance a home design by creating order and defining the space. Certainly the focal point of this 2800 square foot house plan is the cathedral great room which highlights the beauty and stability of the timber structure. The open floor plan appeals to the sense of family and tradition by creating an unrestricted flow of traffic and encouraging gatherings and social

Timber House Plans

Timber frames enhance a home design by creating order and defining the space. Certainly the focal point of this 2800 square foot house plan is the cathedral great room which highlights the beauty and stability of the timber structure. The open floor plan appeals to the sense of family and tradition by creating an unrestricted flow of traffic and encouraging gatherings and social

Candlelight and Romance

Nothing creates the feel of romance more than candlelight. Candles are an easy way to decorate for Valentine's day.But I am here to admit that I rarely light my candles. (GASP!!!)Sure, if I know I'm going to stay in the same room as the burning candles, I light them up. And we have a tradition of having lit candles every Sunday on our dinner table. But on a normal day, or evening, the only candle

My Parents' Living Room: Before & After

I'm totally a sucker for before & afters. So here are some photos of my mom and stepdad's house which we recently mini-revamped. Below is the AFTER:Haha, no just kidding! ;) Above & below are the "befores" which had been done in the early 90s. The fabrics on the sofa, chairs, throw pillows & swag were a coordinated set! (How things have changed!) (I remember how excited we were picking it all out

Everything Sirius

"Why so serious" is the famous quote by Joker from the Dark Knight sequel of Batman movie. And then there's also Sirius Black, named of Harry Potter relatives of the Harry Potter movie series. Two word, serious and sirius surely had a different meaning, but the SIRIUS I had brought here was a satellite radio of tss-radio online shopping. Without have to mention the advantages of the brand, but

A Sweet Little Favorite

These are my favorite Valentine's day decorations.They are vintage cards that belonged tomy grandmother.I displayed them in a combination of dollar frames anda, used to be brass but now spray painted white,vintage frame.I combined several small cards ina large frame we made from moulding.Aren't they simple and sweet?

Synesthesia- do you have it?

Synesthesia - from the Ancient Greek σύν (syn), "together," and αἴσθησις (aisthēsis), "sensation" — is a neurologically based phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway (definition taken from Wikipedia)(Image from yale.edu)Studies show that anywhere between 1 on 20 to 1 in 20,000 people

Best Deals TV Cable With DirecTV

I do love watching television. Well, even now most tv station aired of ridiculous cinema electronic almost everyday, still I love to watch television. The tv-show I'm never missed stop is about news. I'm always up to date my information about current issues due to this country and also another information about magnificent travel spot, well who knows someday I can get there too, but this time I'm