Click on the image above to check out this video from MSNBC.com featuring Design on a Dime host Frank Fontana. He shows us how to turn pre-fabricated furniture into pretty and creative looking furniture using cute decals and items you might have thrown away otherwise. This week on Smarter Home … [Read more...]
This Week in Home and Garden Blogs
(Source Image: YankoDesign.com) If carpets, hardwood, and concrete floors are too passe for you, how about one that generates floral patterns underneath every squishy step? The Blooming Step flooring system is a vinyl carpet containing nontransparent gel that appears clear when undisturbed. When you … [Read more...]
Unique Furniture – Coffee Drum Table
Wow I came across this coffee table and the sheer oddity of it really struck me! Granted it is a touch "Coming to America" but I also think in the right setting it could really be quite a statement. I am fan of "non matchy matchy" furnishings. I think it highlights the owners personality and creativity. … [Read more...]
Discount Salt and Pepper Shakers – Unique and Nifty
I admit it, I never could figure out those 80's Rubik's cubes. I would get baffled and just masterfully peel the sticker squares of the sides I could not get to match up, some people call it cheating - I call it clever. :) Well these Rubik Salt & Pepper shakers do not require any thought, just … [Read more...]
My Neck Hurts – Shop for Neck Pillow Support
Honestly I have been waking up with an ache in my neck that you wouldn't believe, I feel like I must contort into a pretzel or something in my sleep to be so sore in the mornings. Maybe I punch myself in the neck while I dream? Well until I install security cameras into my bedroom so I can review … [Read more...]
Childrens Furniture – Monte Carlo Balloon Ceiling Fans
I thought this ceiling fan was cute in a circus sort of way, but adorable nonetheless. Lately the weather has been bonkers, warms up in the afternoon and chilly at night. When such weather occurs it does you no good to turn on the air or heat because once you achieve the temperature you require the weather … [Read more...]
Home and Garden Weekly Review
I love hearing awesome news about people who are thinking outside of the box while going green! Here is more news from MSNBC.com. A Salt Lake City company called Gorilla Designs is designing homes made out of idle shipping containers. They are said to be affordable and will last a lifetime. Check … [Read more...]
Kimberly Clark Goes Green with Scott Naturals
I'm always glad to see companies make a conscious effort to "go green". Kimberly-Clark makes paper products you and I use on a daily basis: toilet paper, paper towels and napkins. They recently launched a new link called "Scott Naturals" which are made from a blend of recycled, virgin fiber and … [Read more...]
Cool Deal: Denver Adjustable Microfiber Sofa Sleeper
If you're in the market for a new sofa and don't want to spend too much money, check out this for under $500! It's not a futon. It does kind of look like one, but it looks much more comfortable. It turns into a sleeper just like a futon, but it can also be turned into a lounger. Doesn't … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Ideas: Another Use for Shoe Boxes
To add to my post about drawer organizers....I heard this weekend from a friend that she puts empty shoe boxes in her drawers to help keep them organized. Great idea! Here are some other uses for your old shoe boxes that are taking up much needed room in your closet: Paint your shoe boxes … [Read more...]












