A Hidden Jewel In Home Decorating, The Powder RoomWritten by Bonnie P. Carrier
Typically a small space consisting of just a sink and toilet, you most likely know them by a more common term “half-bath” or “guest bath. Ever wonder where term “powder room” came from? It’s derived from Victorian times, when women needed to “powder their noses”. Why consider them a jewel when it comes to decorating, also why bother decorating them, it is after all only a bathroom. A bathroom is a room in your home, in fact depending on number of baths you have it can become a public room, which means from time to time other people besides yourself will be passing through. So why not dress it up, even if guest only use it occasionally make it pretty for you. Due to their size, a complete make over can be done in as little as a weekend and at little cost. This is also what makes them a jewel; being small you can really have fun decorating them, plus by not requiring a big budget you’re able to change look more often. The following are a few ideas to get started with. Start with walls. Paint, wallpaper, stenciling what ever treatment you like. With small size of room, cost will be a lot lower. Here is perfect opportunity to experiment with bolder colors, some type of theme or maybe you’ve been dying to try one of many painting techniques. Using a theme to decorate bath can be really fun. If your not sure what to use take a look around your home for inspiration. It could be an extension of a collection you may have or a take off on a vacation. Example of a theme, based on a vacation: Do you love beach and vacation each year at ocean? If so here is your inspiration. Use a wallpaper border around room with shells or boats on it. Hunt around discount stores, flea markets or garage sales for beach related accessories; use a lightweight natural color window treatment. But before you purchase anything new, take a walk around house, if you love beach chances are you may already have items that you can use.
| | Weight Loss Tips After the Birth Of Your BabyWritten by Richard Wassell
http://www.livinghealthysite.com The tips listed below will help you to get back to you ideal weight after birth of your child. 1) Remember that best approach to weight loss combines healthy eating and regular exercise. It is important you stay focussed on both these areas. 2) Eat slowly and chew your food well. Put your cutlery down between bites and don't pick them up until you have finished chewing. 3) Instead of putting food on table and letting everyone help themselves, serve food on plate. Allocate appropriate amount for each food group. 4) If you feel like snacking, try going for a walk instead. Before you go, have a good drink of water. Hunger is often disguising thirst. 5) If you have a problem with junk food and can't resist temptation at home, stop problem at source. Don't buy any junk food! Or at least limit amount you buy to one item per week.
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