…Another quick hint for small dents or scratches on any porcelain or white kitchen appliances: “White-Out” does wonders for small nicks. My Kitchen-Aid stand mixer and Toaster Oven look brand new. Unstick Stubborn Stickers The only thing kids love more than stickers, is sticking them everywhere. And one of my biggest gripes is scratching pesky stickers off of new glassware, storage containers and toys. It seems to me stickers are always in places…
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…Sleek, dark and an ode to “Star Wars” will be the new look for this year’s kitchen. May the force be in your kitchen! Sources: A Light Reflection , Samsung Handcrafted, Handmade, Handwoven 2016 will be another banner year to embrace local artisans and bring in the natural homemade look with hand-blocked pillows or fabrics, custom-glazed pottery, or folk art. Search your local art galleries, art schools and don’t forget to ransack your children’s a…
…like working best in the rooms that a client uses the most. So if it’s the kitchen, it’s the kitchen. Because of my out of the box thinking, I have developed a reputation for being the type of designer who can figure out the most useful way to use a space both functionally and practically. I work with a lot of young families so I really enjoy the process of creating rooms that are beautiful AND kid friendly. There is a misconception that you can’t…
…shine. You and your plants will breathe more easily. Source: Home Goid 7. Kitchen Hacks Here are a few of my favorite kitchen ideas. Baking cookies and you find your brown sugar is hard as a rock. Just take that chunk and grate the brown sugar into your measuring cup. If you need a quick light for a candle, grab a strand of dry spaghetti and light one end from the flame of your stove and presto, candle burning bright. Do you have a crusty keyboar…
…reen deliciousness and pea green smoothies are forever being created in my kitchen. Source: Italian Bark At Blindsgalore we have always been a fan of leafy green. If you have never heard of the Japanese idea of “forest bathing,” it suggests that taking a walk in the forest can greatly reduce stress. I have my own way to find balance as I have been a runner for many years, and a run in the early morning as I watch the sunrise, keeps me steady when…
…Stubborn Spots and Stains For those extra tough spots, like grease in the kitchen or built-up grime, you may need to do some spot cleaning. Make a Paste: For stubborn spots on either wood or poly-resin, a baking soda paste can work wonders. Mix a small amount of baking soda with a few drops of water to form a paste. Apply Gently: Using your finger or a soft cloth, gently apply the paste to the stain. Wipe Away: Let it sit for a minute, then gentl…
…h new dishtowels or a yellow teakettle, or do you have your eye on the new KitchenAid Yellow or Orange Sorbet Artisan Mixer? Source: Pinterest, Amazon Now, you will need to change out that frumpy kitchen window shade for a zesty Simply Chic Lemon Drop roller shade or a roman shade. Surely sunshine on your windows will put some sunshine in your pocket. If you like patterns, Simply Chic Pinwheel Butter Cake or Trellis Dairy roller shades will put yo…
…ctoria G., VA “These turned out so nice! I have a large window in our open kitchen that I wanted to filter light.” – Melinda W., TX “I was very pleased with my third order from Blindsgalore! They have really spruced up our bathrooms as well as bedrooms and sun porch!” – Mary S., MS “The color and quality of these shades are perfect. The blinds arrived wrapped and labeled for each room and window, which made it very easy for us to install ourselves…