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Scentsicles Review

December 4, 2011 Leave a Comment

As you deck the halls this holiday season, how would you like like to add a little old timey Christmas scent? Scentsicles allows you to do just that!

Scentsicle Scented Ornaments are an under-the-radarChristmas secret that instantly bring the joy of Christmas into your home withauthentic seasonal fragrance and keeps it there for the entire Yuletide season.ScentSicles can be hung from treeboughs, tucked into wreaths and garlands, or discreetly hidden throughout thehome to provide the nostalgic scent of fresh-cut Christmas trees or the welcomingaroma of cinnamon. 
I really love the versatility of this product. You can hang them from your tree or tuck them in to other decor.  I added mine to a wreath that’s hanging in my living room.  Not only do they give your room a nice scent, reminiscent of a fresh-cut Christmas tree, but they blend in great with your green garlands, trees, and wreaths! 

Additional ways to use ScentSicles as your secret for a joyful Christmas include:
· Attach a 6 pack as an add-on for those extra special gift recipients
· Hide Scented Ornaments in the hall closet so guests experience a waft of fragrance when you open and close the door
· Give them as a thoughtful and appropriate present to hair stylists, mail carriers, and teachers
· Hide one or two Scentsicles under your car seat for a driving experience that puts you in the holiday spirit
· Bring a little holiday cheer to your workspace. Just place one or two scented ornaments in your office plant
· It also makes a great hostess gift
 

The new Christmas Scents include Fresh-Cut Fir, Fresh-Cut Spruce, Fresh-Cut Pine, and Cinnamon Stick.
ScentSicles are availableseasonally at Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowes, Michaels, Cracker Barrel,Office Depot, Frontgate catalogs, AAFES, Meijer, Hallmark and select Home Depotstores nationwide, as well as year round at ScentSicles.comand Amazon.com.  Suggested retail price for a pack of 6 sticks:$6.99.

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Filed Under: Christmas, decorating, Home/Garden

Dreaming of a New Living Room

November 23, 2011 2 Comments
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Every year my husband asks me to make a Christmas list for myself so that he’ll know what to get me.  (Isn’t he sweet?)
Each year I put a few small items on the list like books and cds, and then I put a few big items, which I may or may not be able to get.  This year one thing my husband and I would both like to have is new living room furniture.

A couple of months ago we got a new entertainment center, and we were amazed at just how great it looked!  So now the next thing on our list is a new couch and love seat or recliner, and then perhaps a sisal rug.

I want something neutral in color, and it has to be comfortable. Here’s a few that I have in mind:
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I think this one looks very nice and classic.  And tt looks very soft and comfortable.  I also love this amber color, not too light but not too dark either.  And our living room walls are the same color as the ones in the picture, and our hardwood is similar in color as well, so I could easily see this set in our living room. (I also love that rug!)
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This has a nice and simple style that I like.  It’s a little lighter in color than I would probably buy, as our living room is…well, lived in.  But I would love something like this in a different color.
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Here’s another set that’s pretty simple in style.  The color is called pewter.  I like it because it’s a little different than the traditional browns and tans, but it’s still neutral.  And though it’s pictured with a contemporary rug and lamps, I think it would still go with my country style of decor.   It also looks comfortable, and I like the matching throw pillows.
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And this one is walnut in color.  Again, I like the matching throw pillows, and I like the simple style.  It also looks fairly comfortable, but I not sure what I think of the “sleigh” style arms.
So what do you guys think of these selections.  I’d love to hear your ideas!

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Easy Ideas for a Festive Thanksgiving

November 20, 2011 3 Comments

It’s not too late to think about adding a little fall flair to your Thanksgiving table.  Here some easy and inexpensive, last minute ideas.

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Add color and style to your table using a table runner or place mats in red or orange.  Then use faux leaves and berries to create an inviting tablescape.

Create the perfect fall buffet by placing your food trays on top of pumpkins!  Or mix in some smaller pumpkins and gourds in and around your buffet.

Here’s a display that’s easy and very inexpensive. Take bottles or jars, and place the letters “T-H-A-N-K-S” on them.  (You could even recycle some mayonnaise or jelly jars and just shake up a little pain inside to add color.) Then place straw, fall flowers, leaves, corn husks, or anything else you can think of in each one.

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The easiest thing you can do to add color and flair to any table is to add a bouquet of flowers.  Faux will do, but fresh is said to be the way to go if you really want to breathe life into your room.  And the best part is that the local grocer’s and farmer’s markets will have any leftover fall inventory on sale the week of Thanksgiving!
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And you can always count on candles to add color and a hint of warmth of and coziness to any room.

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And how about adding something fun for this kids?  It just takes a few simple ingredients to make this cute turkey that also doubles as a holder for appetizer kabobs!



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Filed Under: decorating, fall, Home/Garden, Thanksgiving

Inspired Bedrooms

August 24, 2011 10 Comments

Following the theme from the past couple of weeks, today I’ve got some inspired bedroom decor to share with you. I found all these on the absolutely fabulous site Pinterest, which is now my go-to site for blogging and other creative inspiration!  
The first picture (above) is actually from anEtsy shop called Atilla Design. I actually found it several weeks ago on Pinterest and was just looking for an excuse to share it, so here it is! lol. Hope you enjoy all my selections!

Love the bright and bold colors of this Modern Bedroom from Craftaholics Anonymous

I found a lot of classical and vintage inspired rooms at Simplified Bee.
A chic, modern bedroom with rich colors from HGTV
Modern bedroom with a touch of classic elegance at Decor Pad
I thought this one had an interesting mix of modern, vintage, and shabby chic stylings.  It’s from House of Turquoise.
And finally here’s a shabby chic beach bedroom from NewPhotosGalleries.

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Beautiful Bedding and Accessories

August 21, 2011 Leave a Comment

With the summer time coming to an end and the fall season rapidly approaching, it’s the perfect time to do a little redecorating.  As some of you know, I recently did a little makeover in our bedroom, adding a new bedspread and curtains.  It’s amazing how much difference the simplest change like this can make.

Today I’m sharing some bedding and accessories from K and Co.  This site actually has a number of departments, offering everything from stylish clothing and athletic apparel to electronics, home & garden items, and even health & beauty aids.

I was really impressed by their selection of bedding.  They have a number of beautiful styles to fit your home, from classic to contemporary, from shabby chic to luxurious.
Apart from their beautiful throws, duvet covers and sheet sets, they also carry mattress toppers and protectors, as well as electric blankets and pillowcases.

And they also have some beautiful accessories to help you create your perfect bedroom, including some lovely coordinating throw pillows and matching curtains.  These can really add style, flair and even a little more coziness to your room.
Go by K & Co to see the selection of bedding and accessories they have available.


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New Bedroom Curtains and Curtain Tips

August 17, 2011 5 Comments

I recently shared our little bedroom makeover. Part of the makeover included these curtains, but these aren’t just  ordinary curtains. These are blackout curtains, and at just $10 each at Wal-mart, my husband is now calling them, “one of the best purchases I’ve ever made!”

If you’ve never heard of blackout curtains, here are a few of the benefits:
  • It makes your room super dark! (Perfect if you’re sleeping late, if you have a night shift worker or a  daytime napper in your house.)
  • It helps reduce noises coming from the outside.
  • And it can also help keep your room cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Now here’s a great tip that I came up with!  Someone in my house (I’m not going to say any names. Let’s just say it’s a male.) always has to have the ceiling fan on while sleeping. I’ve gotten kind of used to it by now, but the fan made the new curtains blow back and forth, which is highly annoying and defeats the purpose of having blackout curtains.
To hold the curtains in place, I used Command Picture Hanging Strips.  These things are awesome!  I placed two or three on each side of the curtains, attaching them to the window frame.  This was done is less than 5 minutes. The strips are easily removable.  And the best part is this has worked perfectly to keep the curtains in place and closed!

This post is sponsored by The Trendy Boutique.  The place for trendy, fun, and affordable shopping!  Check out everything they have to offer from watches to photo jewelry and hand stamped jewelry.  And even design your very own flip flops and hand bags!  Find all the accessories you need  for summer and back to school!

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Bedroom Shopping

August 12, 2011 1 Comment

I recently shared my own little bedroom makeover.  And today I’m sharing a great a place where you can shop for your own bedroom makeover.  It’s so fun shopping for furniture online; there’s such a vast selection of products and ideas to jump start your makeover!

You can start by checking out Bedstar, The Online Bed Superstore.  They have beds of all types and mattresses to fit them, including kingsize, superking, double beds, single, small single, bunkbeds, daybeds, sofa beds, and more.
And they have bed accessories, from head board and underbed drawers to pillows, duvets, and mattress protectors. 

They also have a lovely selection of full bedroom groups and furniture in classic and modern styles. They have bedside tables, chests of drawers, dressing tables, and wardrobes that can make any room look classy and charming.  And they feature high quality, name brands, including Sealy, Simmons, and many more.

The site conveniently offers interest free financing, two-man delivery, a 7-day return policy, and a 12-month guarantee.  Visit the bedstar site, and check out their great selections.

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Bathroom Improvements

August 10, 2011 1 Comment

If you ever watch any of the home improvement and house selling shows on television, you know how much a bathroom makeover or remodel can improve the look and value of your home. When we moved in to our current home, a lot of improvements were made, particularly in the bathrooms. And I must say, it is just amazing to see the results of these types of improvements.

One thing that can greatly improve the look of your bathroom is a new bathroom suite.  This does so much to modernize the room and even makes the room look brighter.

Click Bathrooms specializes in quality branded bathroom goods which have excellent guarantees and the backup of UK distributors. Click Bathrooms offers affordable Bathroom suites to fit your budget, and they have many years of experience in advising in quality bathroom and showering goods.

Click Bathrooms has thousands of products, ensuring that you will find exactly what you need for your baths. The products are made by high quality brands like MX trays, Just Trays, Lakes Bathrooms, Aqualisa, and Roman Shower.   And Click Bathrooms conveniently delivers their products directly to your door.

Check out their websites for ideas on how you can breathe new life into your bathroom!

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Disclosure: This is a paid post. The opinions are my own.
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Bedroom Makeover

July 27, 2011 6 Comments
I recently did a slight revamp in our bedroom….nothing fancy, just a new bedspread and curtains.  I love the bedspread that we had, but we’ve been using for a while, and I thought the room could use a splash of color.

Here’s a before picture:

And here’s the after:

And here’s a closeup of the bedspread: green with red/pink and white/tan flowers.

What do you think?

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Filed Under: decorating, Home/Garden

Big Spring Flower Wreath

April 26, 2011 1 Comment
I love the colors of spring!  This spring I’m welcoming people in to my home with the colors of this wreath on my front door! Isn’t it pretty?  
And before I go further, you’re right the door in the picture actually isn’t the front door. Actually I put it up this up in the living room last month, but I moved it to the front door a couple of weeks ago for the Easter and Mother’s Day holidays.  But I think, this time next month, I’m going to put it back up in the living room, as it goes with some other rose themed decor that I have.
There’s no tutorial today because I didn’t make this, although I wish I had!
But I do have a tip!  They have a lot of wreaths at Walmart that are similar to this.  You can find them in the craft section with the flowers  They start as low as $20 (perhaps even cheaper for something smaller), and then they go up in price from there.  That’s just about the best price you can find for something new. And for a wreath of this size and fullness, you can’t really beat it!
Even if you made your own, you’d spend about that much in materials for a wreath of this size  The only catch is that the back of it is a plastic frame as opposed to a metal frame, but you can’t see the frame anyway, so it’s pefectly good to me!

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