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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Christmas Boxes - Instead of Stockings

I decided on this fun alternative to Christmas stockings for my staff. I wrapped boxes and decorated them with trim, random accessories and my employees names.

Ladder Art - Old Attic Ladder Makes For Vintage Display Shelf

The idea came first, but after finding an attic ladder at an antique "mall" in East Texas, I was able to dismantle the sections of the ladder by drilling through the hardware at the hinges (where the ladder folded).

diy tutorial embellished sequined tights inspiration

::: OutsaPop Trashion ::: DIY fashion by Outi Pyy :::: DIY fashion tutorials at Refinery29: I didn´t know Refinery29 had also DIY fashion tutorials. Well they do. And the´re not that bad. Quite stylish actually. Like these embell...

What Not to Wear to a Job Interview

(For my thoughts on appropriate interview attire, check out my article "CLOTHES THE DEAL...Job Interview Attire Ideas".)

No matter how developed your skills applicable to the job, or how much you rehearsed your spiel about how you can help advance the company you're interviewing with, your attire will be speaking and possibly interrupting, before you've even opened your mouth. This list, and my article: "CLOTHES THE DEAL...Job Interview Attire Ideas", will help you dress for success and ace that important job interview.

NEVER WEAR TO A JOB INTERVIEW:

Jeans - Even if you think you're compensating with business wear on top, you're not. Just don't do it.

Get Megan Fox or Any Celebrity Eyebrows By Making Your Own Makeup Stencil

Bed Curtains DIY - Turn Your Bed Into A Victorian Style Scarlett O'Hara Canopy Bed

Things You Can Make With A Glue Gun (Unique mirror frames, lampshades, swimwear, shoes, and even hair extensions!)

Oh the things you can do and make with a hot glue gun...

And I've tried them all. These projects not only produce professional results from hot glue adherence, but hold up over time...Yes even the swimwear (Hot glue can get wet and cold water washed, just DO NOT put in the dryer.)

UNIQUE PICTURE FRAMES

Do-It-Yourself Home Staging Tips for Selling a Fixer-Upper or a Problem Home

Problem: No Large/Master Closet

Solution: Make One

Solution Execution: No or a small master closet is a deal breaker for many home buyers. If you find yourself losing prospects because of the lack of master closet space in the home you’re selling, consider creating a “nook” of space that would make sense as a master closet. Remember: It doesn’t have to be a full-fledged, functional master closet, it just has to help prospective buyers look beyond the problem of not having a master closet and envision what they could do to solve the problem.

1. Decide which room can best be converted into a closet or which area can be best separated from the master bedroom with a divider. Does the house have an extra room, study or loft near the master bedroom, or is the master bedroom large enough where some of its space could be used as a closet?

If the house does have a room near the master bedroom that can be converted into a master closet without devaluing the home, you are in the best situation for solving this problem. If not, then you’ll have to get a little creative with where you can take space away without throwing off the entire aesthetics and flow of the room. If going with the option of creating a room within a room, you want to be able to separate and enclose the closet space with curtains or a room divider so assess the foundation of the room. Is there a section of the bedroom beyond what looks like a wide doorway where you can install curtain rods? Or do you have to look into a room divider? What is going to be best for the room’s layout and design style?

2. Invest in one or two rolling, clothes racks from The Container Store or Home Depot along with some shelving that is easy to assemble and does not have to be installed or cause damage to any walls.

3. Rest a large full length mirror against a wall and use a dresser or small end table to offer more storage.

4. Place a rug down in the middle of the space or where you may designate the “changing area” like in front of the mirror. Rugs placed strategically will break-up a space nicely.