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Casa Quickie: Lemon Fresh Kitchen

CasaSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0700

To keep your garbage disposal smelling fresh, take half of a lemon and pop it into the disposal. If you do this monthly, it'll help prevent icky odors from building up, and keep your sink, disposal, and kitchen all smelling fresh. I've found that using a lemon that's already been juiced works fine as well.

If you already have an odor issue in your disposal, try using half of a lemon followed by a handful or two of baking soda.

Casa Quickie: A Summer Air Freshener

CasaSugar — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:00:33 -0700

With flowers in full bloom and windows wide open to let in the breeze, it's hard to imagine your home not smelling nice in the Summer. But, every room can get a little musty sometimes- or stale with the scent of last night's curry dinner. To curb the smell, slice up about six lemons and toss them in pot of water with a tablespoon or two of cloves. Then, just let them simmer for a few hours and your home will soon feel as refreshing as a nice, cold glass of lemonade.
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Casa Quickie: Shiny Copper

CasaSugar — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:00:05 -0800

Copper verdigris is beautiful on rooftops, but the corroded metal doesn't look so good on your pots and pans. So it's important to keep them polished and in shipshape. As it turns out, it's not so difficult to do so. First, cut a lemon in half. Then, make like you're whipping up a margarita and dip the exposed face of the lemon into a plate of course grind salt (like sea salt). Take the salted lemon and apply it to your copper, giving it a good, hard grooming. Your pots and pans should shine like the top of the Chrysler building in no time! If you happen to make yourself a margarita while you're at it, don't worry: I won't tell anyone.

Casa Quickie: Citrus Scent For Summer

CasaSugar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:00:26 -0700

If your home is smelling a little pungent thanks to good old-fashioned Summer sweat or maybe the fish and chips you fried up for dinner, you can make a natural air freshener to kick those odors to the curb. During your endless Summer, citrus is the key to keeping things smelling sweet. Peel off the rinds of lemons, oranges, grapefruits, or what have you and simmer them in a large pot. Toss in some cloves and star anise and let it be. Soon, the interior of your home will smell as fresh as your backyard lemon tree!
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Casa Quickie: Garbage Disposal

CasaSugar — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:00:07 -0700

To keep your garbage disposal smelling fresh, take half of a lemon and pop it into the disposal. If you do this monthly, it'll help prevent icky odors from building up, and keep your sink, disposal, and kitchen all smelling fresh. I've found that using a lemon that's already been juiced works fine as well. If you already have an odor issue in your disposal, try using half of a lemon followed by a handful or two of baking soda.

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Steal of the Day: The Company Store, Lemons and Limes Bedding

CasaSugar — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:00:26 -0800

Since you all loved the lemon place mats I showed you a while back, I knew I had to share this Lemons and Limes Bedding ($11–$65) on sale at The Company Store. This pattern is exclusive and has a 200-thread count. I know it's November, and you're probably thinking about purchasing some snowflake-patterned sheets. But if you go for these now, you'll be so happy when Spring comes around. Plus, who ever said citrus fruits weren't good year round?

Casa Quickie: Lemon Laundry Lesson

CasaSugar — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 03:00:44 -0800

A dried stain is like a smoking addiction. It's pretty hard to kick. A spot on white clothes though, can sometimes be removed by squeezing lemon juice onto it and laying the garment in the sun. The sun and the lemon juice will act as bleaching agents. Once the stain is gone, make sure you rinse the garment before washing it with other clothes; a bleach mark on a colored garment is the most stubborn stain of all.
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Steal of the Day: Lemon Placemats

CasaSugar — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:30:15 -0700

I always keep my eye open for cute placemats to spice up my table with on occasion, because it's boring to always use the same ones. These cute jute Lemon Placemants ($12) had me planning a tea party at first sight. Aside from being super adorable, they're fair trade and from a Bangladeshi producer group where Christians, Muslims, and Hindus work harmoniously together. This way, I can promote greater equity in international trade from my very own tabletop!

Casa Quickie: Mix Up Your Own Shower Spray For Pennies

CasaSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:00:36 -0700

Are you trying to save money in your household budget? Then consider skipping the store-bought shower spray and making your own.

One of the simplest recipes for whipping up your own shower spray is this one: simply add one part rubbing alcohol to four parts water in a spray bottle, then spray this mixture onto your shower walls and curtain every day after you shower. No need to rinse, as it'll rinse off next time you take a shower.

Want some other homemade recipes for shower spray? See them when you read more.

I'm a huge fan of tea tree oil, which has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Add three cups of water, three tablespoons of dishwashing soap, and about 30 drops of tea tree oil to a spray bottle, and shake to mix.
Use one cup of white vinegar and one cup of water, as well as half a lemon's juice and a tablespoon of dishwashing soap for this shower spray. Shake the mixture together in a spray bottle.

On the Market: Yves Saint Laurent's Villa Mabrouka

CasaSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:00:34 -0700

French designer Yves Saint Laurent, who passed away in June 2008, is known for his iconic fashions. However, the designer also had a discerning eye when it came to the world of real estate. His Moroccan home, Villa Mabrouka, or "House of Luck," is currently on the market, and I am swooning over the house's location, style, and interior design.

Interior Design notes,

The Moroccan home represents a collaboration between two of the great French aesthetes of the 20th century: Laurent, who turned pantsuits and safari jackets into haute couture, and Jacques Grange, the only interior designer ever to receive the Légion d'Honneur, France's highest decoration. Perched on a cliff overlooking the coast of the Spanish region of Andalusia and the Strait of Gibraltar, the 9,688-square-foot home rests on nearly two acres of grounds landscaped by Madison Cox, featuring soaring palms, Italian lemon trees, and extensive lawns. A heated swimming pool was excavated into the mountain rocks on which the estate stands, while a nearby pavilion was designed by architect Stuart Church.

To take a tour of this gorgeous Moroccan home, read more.

The home, which is located five minutes outside of downtown Tangier, features gorgeous Mediterranean Sea views,and is surrounded by immaculate gardens. A mix of Moroccan and English styles, the home is eclectic, refined, and absolutely gorgeous. I'm ready to move in! If you have the cash for this killer property, check out the details at Christies Great Esates.

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