Such an Idea!!!!!

This is such a cool idea from littlemothdesign.   This saves so much clutter on the fridge and walls.  It also makes a perfect keepsake to give a child on his/her 30th, 40th, 50th ...... birthday.

Take a picture of the child's artwork, shrink the size and print.  It is then mounted in the frame.  Voila!!  This is also a great way to document a child's life through the years by making a page for each year.

Good, huh?

Some Distinct Things

                                             source: www.mostbeautifulpages.com

This pic of Hobbit House, New Zealand has been posted today because it made me break out in a big grin and I want the same for all of you.  Enjoy!

source:  http://media-cachet.pinterest.com

 

 

Pictured above is a drywall mud knife.  This is a great tool for cutting cake or brownies because it has a sharp edge that will make clean cuts.  I am going to get one of these.

 

 

source: www.brookstone.com

 

 

Pictured above are solar-powered or battery-powered exterior stair lights.  This is a dynamite idea for obvious safety reasons.  They could also serve as an identifying mark for people coming to your house at night.

 

 





source: http://patchworkpottery.blogspot.com

 

 

Pictured above is a potholder in a butterfly design. I think it is practical and pretty.  The pattern for this is available at the site noted above in her shop.  I'll bet you talented sewers/quilters can make your own pattern.

 

 



 

source: chefscatalog.com

 

 

Pictured above is a vegetable server available from Chef's Catalog for the price of $34.99.  I think it is a great idea but there is no way I am spending that money when I can duplicate it very easily.  A big bowl with small dish in the middle sitting on a shallow bowl filled with ice.  What could be simpler?

 

 

source: http://www.curbly.com

 

 

Last but not least is a crocheted rug featured on Curbly.com.  It is for sale at an Etsy shop for $600.  It is beautiful but I don't think $600 is going to make it in my budget.  It is made of cotton rope and, as Maven from Curbly states,  one could use any doily pattern and do hand and arm crocheting.  This I am going to try.

 

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Today is the Daytona 500 Race.  CH is all geared up for it.  There was a horrific crash there yesterday at the Nationwide Race that injured people in the stands when parts of cars went flying over the fence into the stands.  We have been to a number of Daytona races where they were very strict about not allowing people to stand near the fence.  Thank goodness!  One car's engine came out of the car and tore down the fence.  Wow!

 

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Have a peaceful Sunday or go out and have a blast!

 

Meanwhile .... keep it simple and make it real.

 

Jeanne

  

 





Ideas From Interesting Sites

"The best ideas are common property."-Seneca

 

 

 

Please take a look at these sites and what they have to offer.  They may tweak your interest!

 

"33 Things You Absolutely Want To Know How To Do"

Click the Tab "Inspiration"

 

"Roundup 10 DIY Wooden Lampshade Tutorials"

 

"Creative Uses for Coffee Cans"

Scroll down on the same page as the lampshade tutorials

 

Have fun!

 

Thank You

This blog has been in existence for a little over a month.  I have never posted twice in one day before but I thought that there could be an exception today. 

Today I want to send out the biggest THANK YOU I can for those of you who have been nice enough to find the blog and then return. This means so much because it is good to know that what I am writing about is somewhat meaningful.

What astounds me is that the blog has reached out to people all over the world.  Speaking to people from Russia, Germany, United Arab Emirates, Colombia, India, China and more and more, is such a thrill.  I would love to meet everyone of the readers from the U.S. to South Africa, but that is not possible.

In lieu of meeting everyone personally, I ask that you let me know if there are subjects that are more universal than others, subjects you would like to see here and does my attempt at humor fall short when translated?

Living easy and simply should be something that everyone can accomplish no matter where they are located.  Perhaps sharing ideas and tips will make this world a little more like a village.

Again, thank you for being there.