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.
Does anyone actually ever implement their Pinterest room designs? I see really great ideas that are usually just too astronomical for anyone to do like adding in a slide instead of a staircase. It sure would be fun though. However, in a way this site just makes me more dissatisfied with my home. It seems like everyone else gets to have so much cool stuff. Then I realize that most people are just like me and pinning ideas that they’ll never use. Does anyone actually get most of their Pinterest projects done?
February 27th, 2012
Easter Baskets for Everyone
Of all of the traditions that I miss from my youth I definitely have to say that the idea of Easter Baskets tops my list. I miss all of the fun pastel colors and small trinkets. Of course we still tend to get Christmas and birthday presents as we get older; but Easter seems to be a forgotten holiday for adults.
This is why I was so excited to see the selection offered at Gourmet Gift Baskets. There are candy and stuffed animal baskets for kids. However, there’s also a selection for adults as well that has dark chocolate and wine, or even packs of gum. In some cases even the “basket” itself is useful by being a watering can. I’m so glad that someone is bringing back the idea of baskets for everyone.
January 10th, 2012
What Would You Do With a Yard?
This is something that I ask myself a lot because I’m an apartment dweller. I know that a lot of homeowners hate having to take care of a backyard. Instead, I even wish that I had extra acreage. The first thing I’d do is figure out how to make everything in the yard more useful and sustainable. This is because water is at such a premium here. I want to have a vegetable garden instead of lots of unnecessary flowers.
I may even consider getting Chickens for sale. I never thought of this until I saw a reality TV mom do it and then I wanted to investigate Chicken feed and Chicken coops for sale. While visiting the Californiahatery.com site I learned some fun facts about chickens. I can choose between chickens that lay white eggs and ones that lay brown eggs. They also have rare types of chickens like Black Silkies. There’s a guarantee that the chickens will get to you safely. It just looks like so much fun especially if you have kids although I’m sure that it’s lots of responsibility too.
December 29th, 2011
Santa pictures
Author: Dorsey Velasquez
I love taking our kids to see Santa. Every year I take them to the same mall and have their picture taken with the same Santa. It is so fun to look back at the pictures and see how the kids have grown each year and see how their reactions to Santa change each year. When they were babies, they had no reaction and just sat there in his lap. When our son was 14 months old, he was terrified of Santa and the picture that we have is of our son sitting in Santa’s seat while Santa is crouched beside the chair. This year our son is two and I hope he is no longer afraid of Santa, especially because we also have a six month old who probably is going to be afraid of him. My husband thinks that we should not torture the kids by making them sit in his lap, but I think it is a fun tradition, especially when they go to see the same Santa each year. This year I decided to use our clear internet provider to go online and check to see what time Santa would be there each day because last year we go there right before he took his lunch break. Hopefully we will be able to avoid waiting in a long line this year.
February 11th, 2010
Choosing Paint Colors for Bathrooms
Paint colors for bathrooms allow you to decorate inexpensively and easily. Your room probably doesn’t have a lot of space for decor but you don’t just want to leave it plain. This is where paint comes onto the scene as the superhero. It can create a relaxing space in your master bathroom or a fun space for a kids’ room. Here are a few tips for choosing paint colors for bathrooms.
Go for a spa like feel. This is perfect for smaller spaces because there are a lot of neutral colors. It will really compliment any natural stone or tile that you already have in your room. A spa like feel would have white, taupe or a very pale green on the walls. You could also get away with a gray paint as long as it isn’t too dark. This would give the room more of a Zen feeling to it. Then you can just add in an accent color as long as it’s natural like a green or brown. This gives interest to the room and you can accomplish it easily just by changing out your towels and rugs.
Pick a wood tone. This can be either paint or stain. For a country cottage feel you could paint all of the wood in the room a cream color. If modern is your thing then try updating your vanity with black paint. You can also go for an elegant or Tuscan theme by accenting a subtle paint color with a rich wood stain like mahogany or espresso.
Pick a color that feels fresh. You might just want your bathroom to feel simple or clean. Cool colors like lavender, blue and green are perfect for this situation. These cool colors are said to make a room recede a little so they are perfect for smaller rooms.
Use paint as a way to update your room. Changing out tiles and fixtures is one of the most expensive remodeling projects out there. This is one of the reasons why kitchens and bathrooms are the most expensive rooms to remodel. You might be holding off on painting until you can come up with the tens of thousands of dollars needed to redo your room. However, paint just costs a few dollars and it can change how you feel about your room in the meantime. Find a color that compliments the existing tile so you can still be happy with your home for a few years until you can undertake the renovation.
Paint colors for bathrooms transform the feeling of your space. You can totally fall in love all over again with that claw foot tub just by changing out your wall color. This is one of the first rooms you see in the morning and the last ones you see at night so make sure it makes a good impression on you.