Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Gas fireplaces (link)
This HGTV article recommends direct-vent gas fireplaces. Find out why: Advantages of a Direct Vent Fireplace : Home Systems : HGTV Remodels
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
NaNoWriMo winner in 2011!
Friday, November 25, 2011
Home design ideas
The August issue of This Old House has a lot of suggestions for the home owner, including taking pictures of staked buried utilities (I'm sorry I never thought of that! I have photos of new trenches), running a kitchen cabinet flush to the counter instead of having an appliance garage on the counter, framing one of those huge bathroom mirrors with wood, glass tiles, or a piece of salvage. However, tearing up a vintage book and papering a wall with the pages is not such a good idea. You've wasted a book, and it just looks busy.
Another idea I appreciated in this issue was a cut out in the wall between the kitchen and dining room. We considered it in our remodel, but decided agains it because of the cost. (We couldn't rebuild the whole house!) Anyway, we would have lost part of a wall that we're using, and I do not like the look at all, though possibly it could be done better....
And I love that new color for hardware--caramel bronze (Amerock).
Note: To learn more about my home remodel, check out my e-book:
Remodeling: Buying and Updating a Foreclosure: Amazon.com: Remodeling: Buying and Updating a Foreclosure eBook: Joy Smith: Kindle Store
Or: Smashwords - Remodeling: Buying and Updating a Foreclosure - A book by Joy Smith
Another idea I appreciated in this issue was a cut out in the wall between the kitchen and dining room. We considered it in our remodel, but decided agains it because of the cost. (We couldn't rebuild the whole house!) Anyway, we would have lost part of a wall that we're using, and I do not like the look at all, though possibly it could be done better....
And I love that new color for hardware--caramel bronze (Amerock).
Note: To learn more about my home remodel, check out my e-book:
Remodeling: Buying and Updating a Foreclosure: Amazon.com: Remodeling: Buying and Updating a Foreclosure eBook: Joy Smith: Kindle Store
Or: Smashwords - Remodeling: Buying and Updating a Foreclosure - A book by Joy Smith
Labels:
appliance garage,
kitchen remodeling,
Remodeling
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Decorating and entertaining ideas
The December issue of Southern Living has the most mouth-watering selection of cakes and other dishes than I've seen a while, including soups, desserts, and sweet potatoes.
Sparkle note: If you drag a treat from the box, and click on it again, Sparkle will jump up and catch it!
Plus lots of entertaining and decorating ideas, including gift decorating. I like the idea of attaching a real cotton boll to a gift package. The home design photos and ideas are lovely! I really like that Florida beach cottage. And one woman has decorated her home with, among other things, her collection of books with red covers. There are also travel suggestions and an interesting interview with poet and author Maya Angelou.
Sparkle note: If you drag a treat from the box, and click on it again, Sparkle will jump up and catch it!
Labels:
cream of chestnut soup,
Maya Angelou,
white cakes
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Pretty Pink Planet (free ebook)
My free ebook, Pretty Pink Planet, is an introduction to a series. Hot Yellow Planet is the sequel. I just hope no one notices the spoiler in the Hot Yellow Planet blurb.
Pretty Pink Planet link: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/93615
Pretty Pink Planet link: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/93615
Labels:
free ebooks,
Hot Yellow Planet,
Pretty Pink Planet
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Homes for Gnomes
I just got the Gardener's Supply Company, and it's full of fun stuff for your landscape, including flower pot homes for gnomes and my favorite: Northern Lights solar spheres.
And though I've never played with Advent calendars, there are two that look like a lot of fun: a handcrafted tree with mulitple bird houses and a Noah's Ark (little doors in the body of the ark.).
Catalog link: http://www.gardeners.com/
Friday, November 11, 2011
Hot Yellow Planet
Hot Yellow Planet is now available on more e-readers. In this sequel to Pretty Pink Planet, Lori and Chiing continue their adventures, meeting up with Chameleons, Ghosters, Splurts, and other aliens and humans.
Look for it on: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/94029And Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Hot-Yellow-Planet-ebook/dp/B005TCN9UC/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1318279993&sr=1-1
Pretty Pink Planet , which introduces Lori and Chiing, is a free e-book:
It's available FREE on:
On Amazon you'll have to tell them that it's cheaper elsewhere: http://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Pink-Planet-ebook/dp/B005RI53KC/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1317610193&sr=1-1
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Dining room decor ideas (link)
Check out these ideas: decorating, design, and styles, colors, showcasing your collections, table settings, and more: Dining Rooms - Room Ideas Fresh Home
Sparkle note: If you drag a treat from the box, and click on it again, Sparkle will jump up and catch it!
Sparkle note: If you drag a treat from the box, and click on it again, Sparkle will jump up and catch it!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Tropical Storm Sean
TS Sean is heading WNW and is expected to turn away from Florida, partially herded by our upcoming cold front.
Update (11-9): TS Sean is heading north and expected to become a category 1 hurricane.
Update (11-9): TS Sean is heading north and expected to become a category 1 hurricane.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Remodeling books
Here are a couple of remodeling books out on Amazon:
"Designing Your Dream Home: Every Question to Ask, Every Detail to Consider, and Everything to Know Before You Build or Remodel" by Susan Lang
"Staying Put: Remodel Your House to Get the Home You Want" (released on November 15, 2011) by Duo Dickinson
And don't forget my remodeling e-book:
Remodeling: Buying and Updating a Foreclosure: Amazon.com: Remodeling: Buying and Updating a Foreclosure eBook: Joy Smith: Kindle Store
Or: Smashwords - Remodeling: Buying and Updating a Foreclosure - A book by Joy Smith
Sparkle note: If you drag a treat from the box, and click on it again, Sparkle will jump up and catch it!
"Designing Your Dream Home: Every Question to Ask, Every Detail to Consider, and Everything to Know Before You Build or Remodel" by Susan Lang
"Staying Put: Remodel Your House to Get the Home You Want" (released on November 15, 2011) by Duo Dickinson
And don't forget my remodeling e-book:
Remodeling: Buying and Updating a Foreclosure: Amazon.com: Remodeling: Buying and Updating a Foreclosure eBook: Joy Smith: Kindle Store
Or: Smashwords - Remodeling: Buying and Updating a Foreclosure - A book by Joy Smith
Sparkle note: If you drag a treat from the box, and click on it again, Sparkle will jump up and catch it!
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