January 22nd, 2012
If I know I’m going to be single on Valentine’s Day I try to plan ahead just the same way I would if I was with someone. Then I’m not just trying to get the day over with. I usually buy myself a present. I know some people even order flowers online for themselves. At least then you get to pick the exact blossom you want and one that matches your decor. Serenataflowers.com had several sunflower arrangements. Most florists usually just have one or two. They have modern vases and traditional styles too.
Plus, I can learn about the different symbolism of flowers but I don’t have to follow it. I don’t have to analyze what it means to a relationship. Instead, I can enjoy the flowers for what they are which is beautiful. I had no idea that poppies are an appropriate flower for funerals in many cultures. What are you doing this Single Awareness Day?
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January 18th, 2012
I think for any fashionista the pinnacle is a wedding dress. I find it funny that being a bridezilla seems to be such a big trend; as does hiring wedding planners. If you hired someone to take all of the stress off your big day shouldn’t you be relaxed or happy? On a recent show I think it was “Who’s Wedding Is It Anyways?” the planner had a good comeback. He or she said ‘You can’t fix crazy’. They had been fixing all of these problems that didn’t exist but at the end of the day you just can’t fix crazy.
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January 18th, 2012
Since I live in Utah irrigation is a way of life. As I’ve gotten older and traveled a lot more across the country I found out that this isn’t always the case. I was shocked to find out that some people don’t have built-in lawn sprinklers. For me this would be a perquisite of buying any house. That and air conditioning would be a deal breaker for me at almost any price point. As a kid I grew up with my family constantly moving our one lone sprinkler to different spots on the lawn. It took all day to do the watering. With that type of setup it wasn’t even about having a perfect lawn. It was just about not having a lot of dead grass which is often common here.
This again became noticeable when I moved deeper into Southern Utah. A lot of the landscaping is just rocks. Whenever I see plants or flowers I know that someone has put a lot of thought into their irrigation supplies. It’s literally an oasis in the desert. It always makes me smile. I didn’t know how much I would miss being around live plants and grass until I actually moved down here. While I love the desert; the landscaping really could use some improvement. Do you irrigate where you live?
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January 16th, 2012
With a lot of decor magazines I’m just used to seeing the same thing over and over. I was so excited to check out the site for the Real Homes magazine for a couple of reasons. First, it’s based in the United Kingdom so I see a totally different design perspective than what I’m used to in the United States. I’ve found a lot of the color palettes are the same. Some of the wording is different like they say holiday homes when I’d say vacation homes but all of the ideas are still applicable.
The other thing I love is the concept behind the magazine. It’s so simple but I haven’t seen anything like it before. Just like the title says these are real homes. There are stories of real people going through real renovation projects. Usually everything in design magazines is beyond my budget or diy skills. I also found out about some new products and got the answer to”why choose HomeAway?”. If you want a fresh take on design then check out Real Homes.
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January 16th, 2012
I love this show because of the heart felt stories. However, I usually find myself with a sense of anxiety while watching it. The houses are just too extreme. I keep wondering how they will hold up in neighborhoods that aren’t the best. I also wonder how they’ll handle taxes and repair bills. Sometimes a company will donate some money for the extra expenses but it’s going to run out eventually. I always wonder how some of the first families on the show are holding up now that it’s been several years. Does anyone else think that some of these homes are just too extreme?
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Gilmore is a 27 year old who loves decorating and is a self-proclaimed expert on just about everything. At least she likes to think so. Copyright 2011. Consult a design professional before beginning your project.