Decorating Princess

When I watch “Living with Ed” I start feeling guilty. I could never “go green” to the extent that he has. However, I feel like I should be doing something. I was excited to learn about Shoplet.com – Shop Green. Shoplet.com is one of the leading e-marketplaces to buy discount office supplies. It has a huge selection of online office supplies & office furniture. In fact it’s one of the largest in the world with over 200,000 products.

Just their Shop Green section has over 8,000 products that are eco-friendly. Their motto is “Save Money. Save the Planet”. This section has everything from telephones, copiers & of course paper. There are so many affordable ways to go green that I never even knew existed. I think the key is to not feel guilty, but instead take the time to be informed & purchase wisely.

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I like watching HGTV. Most other decorating channels or shows seem to fight way too much. It’s just way too much drama for a decorating show. So I watch HGTV instead. I do have one complaint, it’s all of their cheesy lines. It doesn’t matter what show you are watching on HGTV. The host will always chime in with “This blue paint will add up to a lot of green when you sale your house”. Another overused HGTV cliche is calling anything to do with the fridge “cool”. There’s probably a million more inane cliches that this channel has come up with.

My question is why? Their programming is strong otherwise. Is there really a focus group out there going “I want to see less home improvement. Whenever a door is installed, I’d like the host to say something about that being adoorable. Get it? Adoorable, because it’s a door”. HGTV is actually a lot easier to watch with the TV on mute.

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We got a grill this summer & I thought we’d use it once or twice a year. Instead we use it several times a week. I’ve never really liked to eat meat honestly, but I’ve found that I love anything that has been grilled. I can really see why people install outdoor kitchens. They are just so great for parties & they make cooking so much easier & more delicious.

I was looking at a site called Werever & they really know everything there is to know about outdoor kitchens. I was really impressed by the quality of their cabinetry. Their cabinets are made from a marine-grade polymer that can withstand even the harsh winters in Utah. A lot of other outdoor kitchens require a lot of maintenance & where is the fun in that? Werever’s cabinets are maintenance free & come with a lifetime warranty. They even have designers that can help you create your dream outdoor living space. The testimonials on this site are absolutely amazing. Best of all, their cabinets are Made In America. They can ship kitchens all over the country. The modular cabinets are easy to put together & they have a lot of styles & colors to choose from. An outdoor kitchen is a must. I used to think that it was just a dream. However, now it’s a necessity to me.

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Here’s a little bit of advice if you are ever a decorator on HGTV’s show “Design Star”. Remember that Vern Yip is a judge. As such, don’t fill up your room with knick knacks or clutter. I don’t care if you have to decorate your room from the dollar store. Vern will dock you on points for this every single time.

However, there are some designers who do this every season. At times, they do this every single episode. It is never inventive. Vern will comment on it every single time. Just say no to knick knacks.

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