Growing up, I always dreaded the end of Summer, especially since our Winters often lasted for at least half of the year! However, I do adore Autumn, even if its arrival means bidding Summer adieu. It's always had a bittersweet feeling to me that's always more sweet than bitter. I love nature's signs of the seasons, too, from the cooling temperatures to the beautiful changes in foliage.
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For those of you living in warmer climes, an outdoor shower is an excellent luxury, and often a requirement for oceanside dwellers. Do you have one?Source
Poor bachelors. They never get a break it seems, especially when it comes to interior design. There's a reason for that of course, and this week's episode of Top Design exploits the belief that bachelor pads are "gross" as Shazia so succinctly expressed.
The designers were given the biggest amount of money yet to work on their bachelors — $10,000 — as well as the use of carpenters, seamstresses, and painters. Designers again were separated into teams, and they consulted with their individual bachelors to determine their design aesthetic (for James, it was "panty-dropping chic"). Bachelor Obi was very involved, and talked about how he wanted to have better feng shui in his apartment; he'd actually clipped design ideas from Elle Decor. Wow! The last bachelor, Eddie, had a mess of an apartment, with the only organized element in the house being his massive collection of shoes.
To see who rocked the bachelor bad, and who got booted from the show, read more
The crafty lady behind the blog Handmade by Alissa is a pretty sweet sister. When her sib Cate moved into a new house with a very unfinished cement blocked patio, she decided to give it a much-needed facelift by sewing some cheerful cushions and pillows. She sewed one long cushion to run along the cement block bench, two arm rests, and a handful of throw pillows. The result is not only pretty but cozy, and just the thing to get her sister entertaining outdoors. Ohhh . . . what you'll do for a free dinner! To see the results, read more
All of us gravitate toward certain colors, whether in our wardrobes or our homes. For me, that color is blue, though green is often in the mix as well. What color strikes your fancy when you're accessorizing in your home? Source
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