Blog Page Updates

I finally got around to updating my blog pages. I'll be honest with you, I tried to find some child labor (that lives in this house) to do it for me. I thought the pay scale was great.....the first offer was an iTunes gift card. Then I raised it to clothes I don't approve of. Finally, I was even willing to go as high as unnecessary makeup!
She was intrigued, and gave it the usual fifteen to twenty minute try....and then....as usual...something better came along.
I cannot tell a lie...it took all day to figure this out. I watched this video and stumbled along....two or three emails to the support department....more stumbaling... and viola! 
If you click on my DIY page

You will see my new favorite quote along with lots of projects.

My Featured page was not difficult, just time consuming. 

If you click on that link, you will see this

Speaking of featured, this one makes me laugh. This is a Russian blog that featured my coastal clock tutorial. I had no idea they did this, I just kept seeing all these weird referrals from a link that was not in English.

DIY Clock in Russian

Another technical update that I could not figure out was authenticating my Pinterest account. Have you seen that? Pinterest wants you to verify your web address. Well, after five or six failed attempts, I noticed that Elizabeth's Pinterest account was verified. So I emailed her and she helped me. Thanks Girl!
***Update - This is the video I used to verify my Pinterest account***
Do you have any blog improvement tips that you have found helpful?

What If Money Was No Object?

A friend of mine posted this on FB....I loved it, and wanted my daughter to see it. 

Maybe you will like it too?

Gold Animals

I know you have all seen the gold pigs that are popping up all over the place.
Let's face it, gold is the new white for spray paint Botox.

via

This DIY makeover from With an i.e. is so fun.

With an i.e.

It is the triple motivation I needed to transform these

My set of Smith & Hawken ducks. I have had them for years and they could really use a new coat of something. What do you think? Is gold the answer?

It's Cold Outside

We had our first snow of the season and I am officially going into hibernation. For me, the countdown till Spring has begun. Yesterday, I did my usual winterizing around my house. I know this is not fun or visually inspiring, but the money you save from this can turn into something visually inspiring.

These are the steps that I do every year to prevent the energy companies from getting richer. I clean and shut all the vents in the house. Yes, I need to get on a ladder.......AND, I work alone... 
Translation, my family has no interest in this and they think I am crazy for bothering to do it.

It really does make a difference. Just hold your hand up to one of the vents on a really cold day and see if you can feel a draft. 
Another area of heat loss is the A/C return. 

I have a special trick for this one. I wrote about it last year, so be sure to check it out.

Have you noticed that the price of LED bulbs have gone down? I need to pick up a few more for some areas of my home. They also help prevent ice dams and that is something I always think about this time of year.

Got any energy saving tips? Actually, I could use some snow removal tips...under 6" and my son insists on doing it.

Totally Worth It

Did you buy your copy of House of Fifty? 

I waited until the long weekend, so I could really go over all of the articles and images. I also could not decide how I wanted it delivered to me....PC or IPad. I chose the PC, that way it was easier for me to open multiple screens while checking out all the links. 

It was completely worth it...and it is less than a cup of coffee $1.50 for the PC.

Cyber Blue & White Monday

Welcome back after the long Thanksgiving weekend. Did you all enjoy yourselves? I think we finally finished the stuffing leftovers. That can only mean one thing, Its Cyber Monday!
I love on-line shopping, and plan on going through my list to see if I can pick up some great deals today. Some fun things that are not on the list, but may make it into my virtual cart are blue & white goodies like this one

Follow me over to The Pink Pagoda where I am sharing some great blue & white items that may make it into your virtual cart. 
Before you go, what are you cyber shopping for today?