Outdoor entertaining season is here again, and with it comes the opportunity to invest in the following fashionable and functional pieces that will make your next alfresco party easier and more elegant than ever!
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My week long stay and continued connection to the Golden Door has been an amazing experience. I feel like I landed in a dream and that I have finally truly connected to myself. Please enjoy these pictures of my experience. Remember the limitations of cameras and technology. These images are my attempt to bottle up my experience in a modest package to share with you. If you want to experience this Eden of peace you need to go in person because nothing else will bring it justice. Peace and love. Shannon
Other highlights this week:
- I made my first drum. It was a beautiful metaphor for the process that I've been going through. The instructor is a Native American Studies teacher and walked us through the "birthing" process of the drum making. I laughed and cried - got frustrated
By Korin Miller
Through a series of studies, researchers found that these ticked off Facebook friends:
Ignoring Postsbr> Study participants said the most important ingredient to maintaining a Facebook friendship is reciprocity. So, if someone writes something on your wall, they expect a response. Otherwise, they feel ignored or disrespected.
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Forgetting To Say "Happy Birthday"
According to researchers, people were "adamant" that you should pass on b-day wishes on the big day-even if it's just the guy you kinda knew in middle school.
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Posting Unflattering Pics
You know how annoying it is to see less-than-awesome photos of
Some DIY projects can get pricey because of the materials, but you can always keep your costs low if you stick to dollar store items! I recently spotted this cool site called Dollar Store Crafts that has plenty of great ideas for what to do with your $1 goodies. Read on to find out some of my favorite dollar store projects.
This doesn't just look like an old camera, it actually used to be one. The vintage object gets a second life as a nightlight.
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Isn't this such an innovative lamp? Every day you turn the page to find a new design that incorporates the 3D lamp.
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What better way to go to bed than by the light of a full moon? This is great for kids of all ages.
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This nightlight is a sweet reminder to a special someone when you turns the lights down low.
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If you live in a small space, you know that storing luggage can be a pain. But if the travel trunk can be used as a side table or even a pet bed when you're at home, you won't have to stress out over having to figure out how to hide your luggage. We definitely love items that have multiple uses, and using luggage pieces that can double as apartment decor is a win-win situation. Read on for some cute pieces of luggage that can easily be used for decorative purposes.
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All of us savvy budgeters know that Ikea is the best place to get affordable furniture. It's a one-stop warehouse filled with everything you need to furnish your humble abode. But although you can get your house cheaply furnished, you don't want it looking like . . . well, everyone else's place. Here are some ways to fancy up Ikea furniture.
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Aries (March 21 - April 19)
If you are overly critical of the way your daughter cleans her room, you will have a battle each time you want her to take care of her chores. Focusing on what she does right will get you closer to the desired results. Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample Friends and Lovers Reading |
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Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
When all else fails read the owner's manual. This applies to your camera, your phone and your body. Don't leave anything to chance when it comes to maintenance of any sort. Today's Taurus Reading: Free Sample Karmic Love Reading |
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Gemini (May 21 - June 21)
It is a fact that houses settle. The cracks you see in the plaster are probably nothing more than the natural aging of your home. You were tired of the white paint anyhow, so now is the time to change around the chi and make repairs. |
