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Elegant Living – Tips from Hunter Douglas

August 26th, 2010

Julie

Formal living rooms will always hold their own against family rooms as one of the most essential elements of a home, both for entertaining purposes and simply for decoration. Sally Morse, Director of Creative Services for window fashions leader Hunter Douglas and the design expert featured on “Ask Sally & Jen” at www.hunterdouglas.com, offers the following advice on how to adorn a formal living room in homes today:

Traditional versus Contemporary: Just because this room is deemed “formal” does not automatically mean it must have a traditional setting. This room is a reflection of the tastes and styles of the homeowner, both in attitude and furnishings, and should be decorated to suit them.

If you tend towards contemporary looks you will gravitate towards statement pieces; one picture on the wall, for example, versus the eight you might find in a traditional interior. And, in traditional décor, shapes are more ornate and finishes are mellow – they look as if they have been aged at least a decade.

Organizing Tip of the Day – Remote Controls

August 25th, 2010

Julie

Tired of always looking for the remote controls? Put a basket or another decorative container on the coffee table or end table and designate that the remote basket. After you turn off the tv, put the remote back where it goes.

If you don’t want to use a basket, here are some remote control organizers that we just love!

Dorm Decorating Tips

August 25th, 2010

Julie

It’s that time again, when summer nights come to an end and students gear up for their exciting lives at college. Students used to rely on tapestries and posters to create décor on their dorm’s dull walls but today’s college students have so many other options. For those who want to bring the sophistication and style of their fashions to their décor, here are a few tips from Paula Berberian, Creative Services Manager for Brewster Home Fashions, producer of WallPops, the premier line of peel-and-stick wall art.

1. Throw Pillows: Easily add color with one or a few pillows to accent your room. Compliment your room décor with a pop of color or one that matches your bedspread or wall art to add more life to your room.

2. Play with Lights: Dorm room lighting is normally drab and bleak. Take the initiative to improve your surroundings and buy floor or desk lamps to add a homey touch to your living space. Also, don’t be afraid to get adventurous and play with stringable lights. Hanging lights over your bed, around the door or windows can create a fun and playful atmosphere. Match your lights with the rest of your room décor and you will have a peaceful spot to hang out with friends, study or relax.

Smelly Towel Cleaner – Natural, Non-Toxic Cleaner Removes Mold & Mildew Smells From Fabrics AND Wash Machines

August 25th, 2010

Julie

It is a pungent problem that unfortunately happens all-to-commonly in homes across the nation. Towels, clothes and
other fabrics can often harbor a serious stench of mold, mildew and fungus that won’t go away no matter how many times they get washed. Now a new product called Smelly Towel Cleaner can remove those odors from fabrics – all in a non-toxic, environmentally-friendly manner. Just a half-teaspoon of Smelly Towel with detergent as a booster will not only remove foul odors, it can also enhance colors and keep towels and clothing looking like new.

Invented by a veteran residential appliance repairman, the company’s original product, Smelly Washer Cleaner attacks the moldy wash machine itself — often times the root cause of the mold problem. When it comes to the washing machine, ironically it is a device that can harbor more fungus than any other place in the home. Fungus spores often collect on residue left behind from detergents and fabric softeners and result in a moldy, mildew-like smell. One tablespoon of Smelly Washer powder added to a hot cycle can bring a washer back to a healthy state.

RocLok Hide A Key: Faux Rock Combination Lock Key Hiding System

August 25th, 2010

Julie

It’s a product that combines the creativity of the popular hide-a-key products in lawns and landscaping, but with the unprecedented security of a solid lock box. The RocLok Hide a Key is the first faux rock key hiding system to incorporate the security of a combination lock box with the inconspicuous benefits of the traditional faux rock key hider. With no batteries to change and a built-in combination lock with 1,000 combinations, the RocLok provides homeowners peace of mind for less than one visit from the locksmith.

There are indeed many rock hide-a-keys on the market, as well as a sprinkler hide-a-key product and even the numerous concrete bunnies, turtles or frogs that hide a key. But those are now so common that they are easily sought out and found by burglars and can pose a security problem for homeowners. RocLok provides an easy, effective and affordable solution to that problem.

Fabulous Find: Cuisinart Mix-It-In Soft-Serve Ice-Cream Maker

June 21st, 2010

Julie

Now this is definitely a fabulous find! The Cuisinart Ice-45 Mix-It-In Soft-Serve 1-1/2-Quart Ice-Cream Maker is perfect for these summer months, as well as entertaining your guests and serving them ice cream.

Product Features

Fully automatic soft-serve ice-cream maker with double-insulated freezer bowl
Simply pour in the ingredients and turn the dial–no chemicals, salt, or ice required
Makes up to 1-1/2 quarts in just 20 minutes; 3 built-in condiment dispensers
Cone holder; removable parts for easy cleaning; instructions and recipes included
Measures 10-1/2 by 12-1/2 by 19-4/5 inches; 3-year limited warranty

What Women Will Wear to the Beach This Summer

June 21st, 2010

Julie

Here at HomeFabulous365, we are also about helping YOU look fabulous all year long! Many of us have begun to hit the beach and soak up the sun and splash in the ocean. Going to the beach means a little rest and relaxation but at the same time, you want to look your best.

You never know who you might run into or who you might meet. But not all of us have model perfect bodies and we need a suit that’s comfortable yet has great coverage. You’ll find that in the Speedo Aquatic Xtra Life Lycra Conservative Ultraback Swimsuit.

It’s designed for action and gives a supportive fit whether you’re lying on the sand working on a golden tan or riding out the waves in the water. It’s resistant to the annoying ‘crawl up’ that suits do when they get wet and the lining helps keep you covered.

For those who prefer a suit with a gathered waistline and underwire bra support, the Miraclesuit Women’s Sanibel One Piece Swim Suit fits the bill. The high leg cut and low scoop back are made to flatter the figure and give you confidence that you look great while having fun.

Let the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Do All the Work for You

June 21st, 2010

Julie

There’s something that is just so delicious and tempting about the taste of slow cooked, smoked foods, and if you get excited about real smokehouse flavor and the taste of barbecue that’s slow cooked to perfection, then you need to get the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker.

Barbecue grills can give you great grilled meals with a wonderful, smoky-grilled flavor. But grills aren’t capable of handling certain tasks like the Smokey Mountain Cooker can.

Consider this scenario: you have a large family and a long list of friends that you want to invite over for a Saturday afternoon cookout. The Smokey Mountain Cooker can tackle and entire smoked ham and Thanksgiving or summertime turkey as well – at the same time! How’s that for feeding a hungry crowd?

Wallflower Wall Decor from Umbra

June 18th, 2010

Julie

Daisies make me happy and that’s why they are in my living room, a place I spend a lot of time in. You might be thinking I am talking about daises in a vase filled with water. Nope. I am talking about daisies on my wall.

Aren’t these fabulous? I have had so many compliments on these since I have put them up. They are from a company called Umbra and they have some great wallflower designs to choose from. My favorite, obviously, are the daisies. They also have pink, blue, chrome and even dragonflies to hang on your wall.

You can check out their entire line of wall decor here.

It’s fun to think outside-the-box when it comes to decorating and hanging up these daisies, which you can put little pictures of your family inside, is definitely out of the ordinary. It’s one of the first things people see when they walk into my house and I just love them.

They are super easy to hang up. You just push a magnetic tac in the wall and the flowers go on with magnets. I have red accents in my living room, so the red inside the flowers really brought that out.

This is a super simple and inexpensive way to make it look like you went to a lot of trouble to decorate a room, but you didn’t. Now that’s my kind of decorating!

*Disclaimer – Umbra sent Home Fabulous 365 the wall decor to review. We were not compensated in any way and the review represents our opinion of the product.*

Let the Black and Decker Lawn Hog Mow Down Your Wiley Weeds

June 18th, 2010

Julie

You can make lawn care as hard and grueling or as easy and convenient as you want. It’s really up to you. If you want to make things easier, you’ll want to use the Black & Decker Lawn Hog to keep your grass evenly mowed, unsightly weeds at bay, and clippings picked up and out of the way, or mulched back into your grass to provide future nutrients.

The Black & Decker Lawn Hog works perfectly for small to medium sized yards, and lets the ecologically conscious, as well as the convenience conscious, enjoy mowing with less energy used and less time spent on adding gas and servicing gas-driven lawn mower engines.

Elegant Living – Tips from Hunter Douglas

Organizing Tip of the Day – Remote Controls

Dorm Decorating Tips

Smelly Towel Cleaner – Natural, Non-Toxic Cleaner Removes Mold & Mildew Smells From Fabrics AND Wash Machines

RocLok Hide A Key: Faux Rock Combination Lock Key Hiding System

Fabulous Find: Cuisinart Mix-It-In Soft-Serve Ice-Cream Maker

What Women Will Wear to the Beach This Summer

Let the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Do All the Work for You

Wallflower Wall Decor from Umbra

Let the Black and Decker Lawn Hog Mow Down Your Wiley Weeds

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