Monthly Archives: January 2010

>2010 Handbook for Life

Posted on January 29, 2010 by marierhoades

> I recently received an email from Art House Gifts and they had included the following “Handbook for Life” tips. I actually try to live by these standards each and every day so I was thrilled when I saw this. … Continue reading →

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>The Joy of Container Roses

Posted on January 29, 2010 by marierhoades

>A Fragrant and relaxing home isn’t complete without some flowers growing outside. Since most of the nation is stuck under snow, ice and cold I thought I would help brighten your mood with some roses.  I’ve included a video below … Continue reading →

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>Happy 101 Blog Award

Posted on January 27, 2010 by marierhoades

> Thank you to my dear friend, Bill Bruner, of Journey to Joy who passed on the Happy 101 blog award to me. Rules: Copy the award image in your post. Then, list 10 things that make you happy and … Continue reading →

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>Accent Lamps Can Transform a Room

Posted on January 26, 2010 by marierhoades

>Accent lamps are regularly utilized as decorative lighting and/or for you to illuminate small, cozy areas, such as the craft table, nursery and desk. They could additionally make a colorful or subtle ambient glow next to bookcases as well as … Continue reading →

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>2010 Color of the Year: Turquoise!

Posted on January 26, 2010 by marierhoades

>Pantone, a global color authority, has selected turquoise as the color of the year for 2010. The blue-green shade replaces mimosa, the sunny yellow that was Pantone’s top pick for 2009.  Combining the “serene qualities of blue with the invigorating … Continue reading →

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>Feng Shui for Serenity in the Bedroom

Posted on January 24, 2010 by marierhoades

> Given that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to write about feng shui for the boudoir. But as it turns out, all of my feng shui sources suggest tips for how to … Continue reading →

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>A Favorite Escape – North Head Lighthouse

Posted on January 23, 2010 by marierhoades

> The century-old North Head Lighthouse, completed in 1898, sits atop a bluff in one of the windiest locations in the United States. Winds frequently clock at over 100 mph, guarding ships through the trecherous waters, known as the “Graveyard … Continue reading →

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>A Quick Scented Candles Primer

Posted on January 22, 2010 by marierhoades

> Scented candles are incredibly popular and make wonderful hostess gifts, holiday presents and home accents that just about everyone loves. The reason is obvious…they appeal to our love of both visual beauty and wonderful scents. A good scented candle … Continue reading →

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>The Beauty of Winter

Posted on January 21, 2010 by marierhoades

> Astoria-Megler Bridge, OR. Calm Before The Storm. Dec. 2009. Oysterville Beach Approach – Surfside, WA. Blustery Beach. Nov. 2009 Long Beach Peninsula, WA. The Storm Returns. Nov. 2009.

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>Color Therapy for Your House? How to Select the Perfect Color Scheme

Posted on January 20, 2010 by marierhoades

> Color is very important in anything that we create. It brings pictures and paintings to life. It also affects the mood of the people in many ways. Fast food chains use the shades red to entice their customer to … Continue reading →

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