west elm idea July 23, 2008
hello friends,
this is a pic from west elm’s new catalog, click on the pic to the site. I thought this was a crafty, diy idea for adding a little style on the inexpensive side! cut out a shape of a vase or trophy you like on any paper, they used newspaper like print. The other interesting piece is crown blown up - enlarge your favorite pic and crop in a frame….picture perfect!
the other pic is one I use of a map of Venice I got from a piece of wrapping paper! have fun decorating!
real simple has done it again July 20, 2008
these ideas are sooooo clever….
the first is using clear ponytail elastics to keep your flowers in place the other ideas are smart new uses for old things.. instead of using the travel sauce cups from your tupperwear set use travel size bottle to hold your dressing. The coolest one .. no pun intended is making for making your own cold gel pack- take one part rubbing alcohol and three parts water in a resealable plastic bag overnight in the freezer for a soft gel pack! cool right!
glamour magazine July 20, 2008
glamour magazine, one of my new subscriptions had this fabulous layout for “20 things you’ll ever need to know how to cook” I just love the way this looks and I think it is handy for all my girls learning how to cook! click on the link above to the website
quick fixes for the girls on the go July 20, 2008
according to Glamour magazine, their “how to do anything better guide”
stop jewelry from turning green on your fingers put clear nail polish on the the inside of the ring!
if your zipper is stuck, rub a pencil on the teeth of the zipper… the graphite is a lubricant on metal!
and while you are making your fabulous martinis take a shot glass of vodka and stick your dull diamonds in the glass to add some sparking to the lifeless duds!
outdoor rooms July 10, 2008
this gallery was from domino magazine site - i love all these space- summertime is made for outdoor entertaining! especially at night with fires and candles flickering!
its time for crudites July 10, 2008
Crudites=Veggies and Dip
of course thanks to Martha - we all know who to entertain with style- this has to be the most efficient and stylish way to serve “veggies and dip” click on the picture for the link to Martha’s site. Martha also says we should put veggies in an ice water bath one hour before serving in order to keep them crisp!



























