Toilet Tattoos has created decorative appliques to spruce your toilet lid according to your mood or season. I would be interested to see this in person, because it’s kinda quirky, but I bet the kids would love to see a little holiday cheer on the loo. (You know what I mean…) Toilet Tattoos are removable [...]

Google has a great RSS reader that will allow you to catch up on all your favorite blogs – all in one place. Set up "subscriptions" by entering the blog addresses that you regularly read. Google bolds the subscription if there are new posts on the respective blogs so you can stay up-to-date while spending [...]

This image from Elle Decor proves that Eclectic is in. Solid colors coupled with bold patterns and repetition make quite a statement. Although the furniture pieces themselves don’t appear to be all that comfortable, the excess available seating makes the room warm and inviting. There is always a fight between form and function. My husband [...]

Consider using Mirrors in your home to make them appear larger. Mirrors will make a bare wall appear finished, reflect the light within a room to make it warmer, and make the walls seem more open in a room. Hillsdale Home in Dublin, Ca. has a great selection of new and estate mirrors. See their [...]

Anyone in my family can tell you that from a young age, I was constantly rearranging my furniture. Trying to swap desks with a sister or create new curtains out of any fabric I already had. I usually find that this helps me to think out-of-the-box because, after all, necessity is the mother of invention. [...]

Last summer, my sister Shelley helped Mike Collins write a book called, “The Million-Dollar Idea in Everyone.” The book’s main theme is that Open Innovation creates opportunities for people to make money from the things they already know and that you don’t have to have fancy degrees or years of schooling to be an expert [...]

Anyone who has owned a home can tell you that it can be a strenuous learning experience. Sometimes the excitement of owning your own home can cause you to lose sight of what you really need out of a home, and worse yet — break your budget. Below are a list of some of the [...]

Just thought this was a cute application for the little desktop organizers sold at ikea or others like it. This just has scrapbook paper applied to the front of the drawers. It adds a little personality to the organizer and is less mess than paint! I found this cute idea on Wise Craft.

I found a great semi-do-it-yourself lamp to use with low watt lightbulbs. This lamp comes assembled and includes scissors so you can customize the shade to work with your decor. Such a great idea! You can find it at Generate. Since this shade works with most hanging lamps, this is great for anybody (tenants and [...]