Шведские детские
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Vintage bedroom for girl
Винтажная комната для девочки
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Friday, June 22, 2012
Dawn + Vinegar = Soap Scum KILLA
So, you might remember this post
from a while back. And if you do, you'll remember that I cannot stand
soap scum. Like, it actually bothers me. I hate that we have this
gorgeous bathroom, and all I can see is the soap scum that threatens to
take over. And God help me if Lover and I are in the shower together
(hey, we're in a water shortage) and I accidentally touch the walls.
Ugh, gives me the heebie jeebies just thinking about it.
I've tried it all. Kaboom. 409. Every bottle that promises to get rid of the soap scum. And I'm left disappointed every. single. time.
So when I saw this post on pinterest, I was a bit skeptical. Magic in a bottle? Yeah, okay. But I figure, what did I have to lose? So the next time I went to Walmart, I figure I could drop $3 on a bottle of Dawn and a spray bottle. We already had a huge bottle of white vinegar, thanks to Lover cleaning his stinky Vibrams (those weird 5 toe shoe things that make him look like he has swamp creature feet).
My oldest daughter asked me if I bought the Dawn just because it had a penguin on it (I collect penguins).
So it's pretty simple. Heat up some vinegar (I used a cup of vinegar and nuked it for 2 minutes). Then pour it in your spray bottle, add an equal amount of blue Dawn (the website comments were pretty specific about getting the blue kind), shake gently, and voila!
Again, that's a one to one ratio of white vinegar to blue Dawn. I measured out a cup of each originally, but only used about half of my bottle. So next time I'll just do a half cup of each. The whole point is that the white vinegar is heated up, and while I haven't used it with it being room temperature and don't know if it'd work just as well, I'd rather just make it fresh each time. Especially if it's going to give me super clean results.
Here is what we're dealing with. Gross, right? You can't tell me you'd want to touch that in the shower either. EWWWWW.
Do you know how hard it is to take a pic of soap scum? I finally figured out that I had to place the camera on the door and face it down with the flash on.
Isn't that gross? I know I already said that, but man. Ewww.
So the website said that you can spray it on and leave it overnight for tough stains. But have you ever tried to spray on a cleaner on a vertical surface? What's the first thing that happens? It all slides down. BUT, with the vinegar Dawn spray, it's a bit thicker, almost like a watery gel, and it stayed on the glass where I sprayed it. Yeah, a few places dripped, but it was staying. Holy crap.
I let it sit for 2 hours, came back in with a sponge and some warm water, and wiped it off. And holy crap.
Yes, that is an unedited (except for the watermark, obviously) photo of the same area. And that isn't soap scum at the bottom, it's the reflection of the shower floor (you can see the drain). Isn't that crazy? Lover came in to see it when he got home from work, and he said "Holy shit, it looks freaking new!". It totally shocked me when I walked in the bathroom this morning when Lover was taking a shower. Usually it looks like he's standing behind a frosted glass door where all you can see is his head. But this morning, it was completely clear. Like brand spanking new.
So if your nemesis is soap scum, give it a shot. It'll cost ya under $5 even if you have to buy everything, which is cheaper than the other cleaners that aren't working.
No, I'm not getting paid to post this. I wish I was! But ya know, Dawn making people, feel free to send a big ole check my way. http://lifecraftsandwhatever.blogspot.com/2012/01/dawn-vinegar-soap-scum-killa.html
I've tried it all. Kaboom. 409. Every bottle that promises to get rid of the soap scum. And I'm left disappointed every. single. time.
So when I saw this post on pinterest, I was a bit skeptical. Magic in a bottle? Yeah, okay. But I figure, what did I have to lose? So the next time I went to Walmart, I figure I could drop $3 on a bottle of Dawn and a spray bottle. We already had a huge bottle of white vinegar, thanks to Lover cleaning his stinky Vibrams (those weird 5 toe shoe things that make him look like he has swamp creature feet).
My oldest daughter asked me if I bought the Dawn just because it had a penguin on it (I collect penguins).
So it's pretty simple. Heat up some vinegar (I used a cup of vinegar and nuked it for 2 minutes). Then pour it in your spray bottle, add an equal amount of blue Dawn (the website comments were pretty specific about getting the blue kind), shake gently, and voila!
Again, that's a one to one ratio of white vinegar to blue Dawn. I measured out a cup of each originally, but only used about half of my bottle. So next time I'll just do a half cup of each. The whole point is that the white vinegar is heated up, and while I haven't used it with it being room temperature and don't know if it'd work just as well, I'd rather just make it fresh each time. Especially if it's going to give me super clean results.
Here is what we're dealing with. Gross, right? You can't tell me you'd want to touch that in the shower either. EWWWWW.
Do you know how hard it is to take a pic of soap scum? I finally figured out that I had to place the camera on the door and face it down with the flash on.
Isn't that gross? I know I already said that, but man. Ewww.
So the website said that you can spray it on and leave it overnight for tough stains. But have you ever tried to spray on a cleaner on a vertical surface? What's the first thing that happens? It all slides down. BUT, with the vinegar Dawn spray, it's a bit thicker, almost like a watery gel, and it stayed on the glass where I sprayed it. Yeah, a few places dripped, but it was staying. Holy crap.
I let it sit for 2 hours, came back in with a sponge and some warm water, and wiped it off. And holy crap.
Yes, that is an unedited (except for the watermark, obviously) photo of the same area. And that isn't soap scum at the bottom, it's the reflection of the shower floor (you can see the drain). Isn't that crazy? Lover came in to see it when he got home from work, and he said "Holy shit, it looks freaking new!". It totally shocked me when I walked in the bathroom this morning when Lover was taking a shower. Usually it looks like he's standing behind a frosted glass door where all you can see is his head. But this morning, it was completely clear. Like brand spanking new.
So if your nemesis is soap scum, give it a shot. It'll cost ya under $5 even if you have to buy everything, which is cheaper than the other cleaners that aren't working.
No, I'm not getting paid to post this. I wish I was! But ya know, Dawn making people, feel free to send a big ole check my way. http://lifecraftsandwhatever.blogspot.com/2012/01/dawn-vinegar-soap-scum-killa.html
Spring is here!
Doesn't
it feel good? It's warming up here in Southern California (well, it's
always warm...but you know.) We hit the beach for the first time this
year on St. Patrick's Day. Charlies' first time there and it was good.
We stayed & watched the sun set. Anyway, the beginning of Spring
always reminds me of when I used to work at Williams Sonoma (about 10+
years ago) they used to simmer this amazing concoction on the stove and
it made the whole store smell amazing. I feel like I've blogged
about this before. Maybe I have or maybe I just thought about blogging
about it but didn't. Regardless, I make this concoction every Spring and
it makes the house smell like heaven.. 
You
need a small stockpot filled about 2/3 full with water. 1 lemon,
sliced, and a few sprigs of rosemary (on a cold dark night, armed with
scissors, I did a little snippy snip of rosemary from the apartment bldg
next door. Don't tell a soul!) 
Then add 1-2 tsp of vanilla:
(can I get a HUZZAH for taking the picture while pouring the vanilla???)
I
let it simmer all day long, adding water as needed. You can use the
same mix for about 2 days; after that it gets a bit stanky if you know
what I mean.) It's this wonderful scent of citrus with the warm vanilla
and the rosemary...ack...the rosemary just ties it all in. Your home
will smell mahvelous! http://morganmoore.typepad.com/one_more_moore/2010/03/spring-is-here.html#comment-6a00d8341c51ba53ef0120a9772f44970b
Red or White...towels that is
I'm currently working on a coffee table I picked up from a garage sale,
but today I was struck with a great idea for this wine rack I picked up
from the Idaho Youth Ranch for just $7 (the original price tag said
$22.95...nice). So I took a break from the coffee table to try it out.
Most people would put their favorite Merlot or Chardonnay on this beautiful wine rack....
Not this girl. I think it makes a much cuter towel rack! My bathroom
needed something like this. Now, I shouldn't have to worry about my
husband yelling across the house to bring him a towel because he forgot
to grab one (keyword: shouldn't). Super easy and inexpensive...my
favorite kind of project : )
http://itsrusticliving.blogspot.com/2011/09/red-or-white-towels-that-is.htmlArt in the Hall
This project has been on my to do list for a few
months now. While the boys were at VBS last week, I finally got out my
supplies and started working on it.
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The
clothes line for the boys' art has been hanging in the hallway for a
few years now, but it always seemed kind of boring...you know, except
for all the cute art hanging on it. So after I got my Cricut in January, I knew that I had to find the perfect quote to hang above the boys' art.
What do you think?!?
I decided on this Pablo Picasso quote a while back when I did a blog post using the quote. I printed it out just to make sure that I got all the letters cut correctly.
Then I went to work {or really the Cricut did} cutting out the letters on black vinyl.
I decided on this Pablo Picasso quote a while back when I did a blog post using the quote. I printed it out just to make sure that I got all the letters cut correctly.
Then I went to work {or really the Cricut did} cutting out the letters on black vinyl.
I laid out all my letters and then worked out the spacing. I used
transfer tape to line up the words and then attach them to the wall. I
also drew a pencil line on the wall to help keep the quote as straight
as possible.
Now the hallway seems much more complete!
I love what a little bit of vinyl and a little bit of time can do for a space! Do you have any vinyl words or decorations in your house?
{For those of you that have asked, you can click here to see a little bit more detail on how to make the art clothesline.} http://the-wilson-world.blogspot.com/2010/07/art-in-hall.html
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
10 Tips for Lighting Your Storage & Closets
Storage rooms and closets are the number one space that home owners
wish they had more room for in their homes. Storage and a place to
accumulate belongings will always be a challenge for home builders.
Another factor that plagues home owners is how to light their
‘too-small’ closets. For some, walk-in closets become dressing rooms
but the lighting makes it difficult to see well. While small closets
need new lighting sources for the space to be usable. Here are 10 tips
to help you light your storage room and closet areas:
1.) Install brighter lighting fixtures: For those that have an existing lighting fixture inside of their closet, consider installing brighter bulbs to reflect more light. Consider installing CFL (Compact Florescent Light bulbs) to save energy and to emit a brighter light.
2.) Battery operated lights: For smaller closets a battery operated lighting fixture is a good option. Varieties come in wall mounted fixtures, and ceiling mounted varieties. Consider the frequency of use in this storage area. If you find yourself running through batteries, it may be better to hard wire a lighting source in the closet.
3.) Open up space with a window: If your closet is on an exterior wall, consider adding a window to bring in natural light. The cost it takes to install a window may outweigh the energy costs to light it with a fixture for the 20 years!
4.) Use solar tubes: Solar tubes use metallic and reflective surfaces to bounce sunlight from the roof down into your home space, or closet. This tube can qualify some U.S. home buyers for home energy efficient tax incentives as well as keep your energy bill down, due to the use of natural sunlight for lighting.
5.) Declutter closets to allow for more lighting: Let’s face it, if you had less belongings in your closet, the need for more light may not be an issue. Take inventory of your closet and ensure you need all the contents. If you don’t, purge them and make your closet as simple as possible. Lighting that can spread to all corners is a major asset.
6.) Install lighting amongst closet organizers: If your closets use closet organization systems, consider having lighting installed inside them. Similar to under cabinet lighting used in kitchens, lighting can be installed amongst closet organizers. Lighting can make a master bedroom closet feel more upscale with the addition of puck lights or incandescent can lights amongst closet organization systems.
7.) Cove lighting is beautiful: Consider adding indirect lighting to a cove or soffit above the closet space. This especially looks beautiful in high ceilings where direct lighting may be a challenge.
8.) LED sensor lights: Sensor lights that operate with a magnetic strip upon the opening and closing of a closet door could be a perfect option for your home. LED lights cost less than incandescent lights to operate and emit a brighter light. Consider visiting a local lighting store to see new lighting options available on the market.
9.) Get help from professionals: If you are puzzled about solving your own lighting dilemma, consider hiring a professional light designer that will maximize your lighting sources and will assess your current challenges. Often time’s designers can help you save money with innovative products and tips.
10.) Visit a closet manufacturer showroom: Similarly to looking in a model home for suggestions – consider going to closet manufacturer showrooms to view lighting ideas. From closet organization to clever storage ideas, use these destinations to grab inspiration!
Closets are often the last area of a home to be designed in extra space niches. When it comes to lighting, it is often poor in closet and storage areas. Consider using these 10 tips to help you with lighting ideas and to make your closet a welcome place to enter. Also check magazines and online décor websites, the most innovative ideas are found there too! Freshome reader’s do you have well lit storage areas in your home? If so, tell us your tricks of how to achieve the same in our homes! http://freshome.com/2010/10/19/10-tips-for-lighting-your-storage-closets/
1.) Install brighter lighting fixtures: For those that have an existing lighting fixture inside of their closet, consider installing brighter bulbs to reflect more light. Consider installing CFL (Compact Florescent Light bulbs) to save energy and to emit a brighter light.
2.) Battery operated lights: For smaller closets a battery operated lighting fixture is a good option. Varieties come in wall mounted fixtures, and ceiling mounted varieties. Consider the frequency of use in this storage area. If you find yourself running through batteries, it may be better to hard wire a lighting source in the closet.
3.) Open up space with a window: If your closet is on an exterior wall, consider adding a window to bring in natural light. The cost it takes to install a window may outweigh the energy costs to light it with a fixture for the 20 years!
4.) Use solar tubes: Solar tubes use metallic and reflective surfaces to bounce sunlight from the roof down into your home space, or closet. This tube can qualify some U.S. home buyers for home energy efficient tax incentives as well as keep your energy bill down, due to the use of natural sunlight for lighting.
5.) Declutter closets to allow for more lighting: Let’s face it, if you had less belongings in your closet, the need for more light may not be an issue. Take inventory of your closet and ensure you need all the contents. If you don’t, purge them and make your closet as simple as possible. Lighting that can spread to all corners is a major asset.
6.) Install lighting amongst closet organizers: If your closets use closet organization systems, consider having lighting installed inside them. Similar to under cabinet lighting used in kitchens, lighting can be installed amongst closet organizers. Lighting can make a master bedroom closet feel more upscale with the addition of puck lights or incandescent can lights amongst closet organization systems.
7.) Cove lighting is beautiful: Consider adding indirect lighting to a cove or soffit above the closet space. This especially looks beautiful in high ceilings where direct lighting may be a challenge.
8.) LED sensor lights: Sensor lights that operate with a magnetic strip upon the opening and closing of a closet door could be a perfect option for your home. LED lights cost less than incandescent lights to operate and emit a brighter light. Consider visiting a local lighting store to see new lighting options available on the market.
9.) Get help from professionals: If you are puzzled about solving your own lighting dilemma, consider hiring a professional light designer that will maximize your lighting sources and will assess your current challenges. Often time’s designers can help you save money with innovative products and tips.
10.) Visit a closet manufacturer showroom: Similarly to looking in a model home for suggestions – consider going to closet manufacturer showrooms to view lighting ideas. From closet organization to clever storage ideas, use these destinations to grab inspiration!
Closets are often the last area of a home to be designed in extra space niches. When it comes to lighting, it is often poor in closet and storage areas. Consider using these 10 tips to help you with lighting ideas and to make your closet a welcome place to enter. Also check magazines and online décor websites, the most innovative ideas are found there too! Freshome reader’s do you have well lit storage areas in your home? If so, tell us your tricks of how to achieve the same in our homes! http://freshome.com/2010/10/19/10-tips-for-lighting-your-storage-closets/
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