Decorating, Family, Home

How to create a livable living room

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Warm colors

With colors, textures, and living plants we can create a living area that we can enjoy spending time with our family.

Knitted, textured pillows, warm woods in the side table and mirror, and a fluffy rug in warm colors like gold, chestnut, soft greys, and browns create an inviting,  warm, relaxing surroundings. Stacks of books and magazines are a good addition to bare corners.

Curved lines and a central point in a room is also a key. Pull your furniture to the middle of the room away from walls, and make sure you have comfortable furniture so every piece is liked, and is being used. Make sure TV is not the focal point in the room. Your goal is to have everyone reading, talking, and enjoying themselves.

to sum it up:

1- comfortable furniture

2- soft colors

3- textures ( knitted pillows, throws)

4- light, and mirrors to reflect light

5- to add layers: books, magazines, green live plants

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Southern living, comfortable furniture, bright, warm colors & layers of textures

 

 

 

Family, garden, Health, Home

8 Scents that energize, and make us happy

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Jasmine Sambac 

Scents are directly correlated with past experiences.  The smell of cookies baking, or the scent of fresh cut grass lead us to a quick trip back in time.

Some scents can do amazing things for our mind and body. They can be stress relievers, help with a bad headache, and get us to slow down and relax.

Be good to yourself, make a list of these wonderful scents and use them on daily bases to make your surroundings pleasant, and healthy.

Lavender = relaxing

For relaxation, lavender can help calm the mind and body and even help with insomnia.

Cinnamon = brain power

Peppermint = concentration 

Cinnamon, this sweet-smelling spice can boost your brain power, and attention span. And peppermint scent can invigorate your mind.

Pine = stress reliever

Jasmine = mood perk 

Pine scent can help with depression and stress.  No wonder we love our Christmas tree. Jasmine scent can create a sense of alertness, and elevate our mood.

Fresh cut grass = joyful ness

chemical released by a newly-mowed lawn can make us feel joyful and less stressed .

Citrus = boost energy & awarness

not just a super fruit because it is a great source of vitamin C, but a sniff of lemon or an orange can wake up your brain cells.

Apples = headache reliever 

the smell of the crisp fruit may actually help ease a migraine, and help with feelings of anxiety.

 

 

 

Family

A parent’s 1st day of school resolution

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1st day of school

Parent to parent conversation:

Speaking as a parent we found ourselves telling our children start this year with power and strength.

Open mind for the new teachers new materials, new classmates. Then it downed on us, that we feel the same way as a mom and a dad, a new school year should be the start of a new attitude right along with our children.

We had an amazing, fun summer. We had the chance to hear more stories about friends at school. Who is still fun to be around and who has left the circle of friendship. At least for now!!

Do your best everyday, work on what you are best, were the words we used as we ate together and spend the last summer days Together. 

We know schedules take over our lives. Sports, music classes, field trips, and projects, but our promise to be there, but not to overwhelm, quietly listen and not to teach or judge is our promise. Have a good heart and an open mind is our resolution for the new school year.

This morning, “we love you very much” were the words we chose to leave them with for their first day of school.❤️

Fall, Fashion

1980’s Fashion for 2018 Fall

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Prada

Fall 2018 can be called the 1980’s fashion revival.

Yes- Think big shoulders and black leather, to futuristic metallics and oversized jackets. 

Fabrics are the men’s wear inspired herringbone, glen plaid, and houndstooth with leather trimmings.

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Calvin Klein

Colors to choose, based on pantone 2018 collection:

Cherry Tomato

brighter blue

Ash Rose muted pink

Nile Green light green

Bright yellow

Purple

Pale mauve

Spiced Apple, Brown with a red

Pink Lavender

Rosey red 

Lime

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From Pantone Fall 2018 colors
Family, Food, Home, Snacks

Covered in Chocolate

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Before the kids go back to school, finish summer with a little sweetness. These everyday snacks are introduced to being a dessert as each of them are covered in semi sweet chocolate. 

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Dried orange slices, dried mangos, dried apricots, banana chips, pretzels,pretzel goldfish, Frosted corn Flakes with dried cherries, corn Chex

Place them individually on a tray covered with aluminum foil. Place the tray in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.

Decorating, Family, Home

Creating a quiet space at home

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We all need the quiet time to relax, think, and spend some time on our own hobbies without being distracted.

Whether you’ve got kids, a spouse, or roommates, it can be difficult to find the time and space for some peace and quiet. 

To create this quiet space

1- Go for dark or neutral colors, and dark wood for the floors, It’ll create a soothing environment where you can unwind with your own thoughts with your own favorite furniture.

2- A comfortable chair, good light for reading, soft cushions and soft throws.

3- Less foot traffic means more peace and quiet. And so when creating a quiet space in the home, pick an area that’s off the beaten path. Preferably a nice view to the street or the garden.

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HGTV, Sunrooms can be perfect for reading
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Atticmag, spacious attic can be your perfect quiet space
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Homedit, under the stairs create your own library
Family, Food, Health, Snacks

Eating Cottage Cheese is good for us

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For breakfast we added peanut butter, blueberries, and slices of banana to cottage cheese topped with fig jam.

Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein, packed with many nutrients like B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus and selenium.

Selenium has been shown to increase antioxidant protection in the blood.

Because of its high protein content cottage cheese is popular among athletes and people who exercise.

It is packed with casein protein. Casein is a slowly absorbed protein that promotes muscle gain and helps prevent muscle breakdown.

We love cottage cheese for breakfast, or a cool snack after a work out.

Use cottage cheese in

Lasagna

Scrambled eggs

Baked goods

Smoothies

Toast

Mayo substitute

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Topped with orange rind

 

Family, Food, Health, Home, Snacks

Figs for snack and sweet dessert

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Figs as topping for ice cream

Fig, fruit of the ficus tree one of the world’s oldest trees,which is part of the mulberry family is sweet, delicious and good source of vitamins.

Rich in minerals including potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and copper and are a good source of antioxidants and vitamins A, E and K.

Dried or fresh figs have the same benefits, because of fig’s delicate nature it is often dried.

We love to serve dried or fresh figs with cheese and fruits, and with some added sugar turn them into a delicious jam. Use it for toppings, or for a afternoon snack with butter or cream cheese.

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Figs, leaves are also perfect to line the snack trays
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Figs
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Our tree had a few ripe figs, perfect for tomorows’s breakfast. Add 1 Cup of water 3 TBL sp of sugar. Boil until thick syrup is made.

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