The latest trend in home interior design is the use of themes. Theme ideas range from sports to fabulously feminine and contemporary to eclectic. One of the most popular themes is the “Tropical Island” theme. The Tropical Island theme can be incorporated into nearly every room of your home. The vibrant colors and exotic designs ...
Designing your own arrangements can be very rewarding but a few tips and tricks learned from years of experience (and learning from, er, mistakes) can help you have an even more enjoyable do it yourself experience. Silk Flowers/Permanent Botanicals Are you designing outdoor arrangements? Avoid paper, latex, and dried flowers – moisture and sunlight can ...
When we were kids we used to buy plaster of Paris, pour it into molds, paint the finished object and sell them to make money for clothes and other things. Having created dozens upon dozens of little chickens, kittens, puppies and goldfish as a child I somehow lost touch with the craft over the years. ...
Many yards have ugly septic tank pipes sticking up out of the ground, but not all yards have ones that stand out in the open. In some cases, the septic pipes are hidden amongst trees, bushes or other coverings. If you have one that glares at people from your front yard, or one that’s impossible ...
Growing up, if I had to get some lint off of a pair of pants, I used the trick that many of you probably used as well. I took a roll of masking tape, pulled off enough to wind it around the roll of tape and stick it back together. This worked better than anything ...
Every child loves a birthday party. A spring birthday party can be a lot of fun. The weather is starting to warm up, and some activities can be taken outside. Here are some fun ideas that you can use for hosting a birthday party in the spring. Park Birthday Party With the weather getting warmer, ...
When you have a friend or family member who lives in a hospice or nursing home, chances are you are not sure what would be a good holiday gift. Whether the individual is coming home for a quick holiday visit or you will be visiting them at their room during the holidays, chances are you’re ...
Have you ever thought about having a Bearded Dragon as a pet? There are pros and cons to keeping these lizards as pets, as there are for any pet that you may chose to be a member of your family. Bearded Dragons are easy to train, and are very sociable as pets go. They do ...
Silk plants and silk flowers are becoming increasing popular as items of interior decoration. Many people, particularly those who are very busy, prefer them over natural houseplants because they don’t need regular watering, fertilizing or pruning. They will neither wilt nor fade. Here we will consider silk flowers and silk trees along with other types ...
When artificial plants or plants need cleaning “paper or plastic?” is a question you may need to ask, but “silk or plastic?” is really most often the appropriate question. Other considerations are the way a plant is constructed (some artificial plants are a matter of wire with silk leaves, others are a more hardy plastic-coated ...