A modern kitchen is a 21st century sanctuary, chock-full of contemporary kitchen appliances and décor that’s striking and futuristic. When it comes to a modern makeover, it’s important to consider products that feature the color scheme you’re working with, but are also very functional. Modern style is all about minimalism, with a high functionality. Colors Unlike the days of yore, a modern kitchen isn’t going to be country-chic with a bright mix of colors, bricks, and wood. Instead, one or two bright colors are typically the focal point and offset by one or two achromatic colors. Modern colors include: ·  [...] Read more »

You know how some people stockpile canned goods, toilet paper and medical supplies in case zombies or some other imaginary monster from the closet attack? Well, if that ever does happen, my major contribution to the cause will be ensuring everyone at least smells pretty before they go to battle. See, I stockpile beauty products the way more prepared people store up essential items. Hey, if I’m going to be eaten by zombies…there is no good way to end that sentence. The point is, I have a ton of bath and beauty products under my sink. I like to hit [...] Read more »

Note- This post contains affiliate links.   Spring seems to be having a really difficult time escaping the clutches of her Winter captor this year! She gets lose for a day or two, bringing warm temperatures and sunny skies, then gets whisked away once again so Winter can continue his tyrannical reign. Maybe we should help her out by making our homes a little more inviting! Let her know that we’re ready for the bright, airy days that she brings, and add a little color back into our decor! Okay, I’m done waxing philosophical and anthropomorphizing the weather. The point [...] Read more »

I am an organizational disaster. I can admit it! I get a panicky feeling whenever someone asks me where something is, because chances are, it’s going to take me a good hour to remember where I put it. I once lost the combination to my safe for three years. Luckily, it was stuck open (thus defeating the purpose, but hey, at least I could get into it). I swear I put the combo in a logical place! I never did find that logical place, and ended up cracking my own safe. Granted, that made me feel all Jane Bond-like, but [...] Read more »

Cultures all around the world have developed myths of strange creatures and mystical animals. Less well known, but equally interesting, are the many stories of mythical plants that have been passed down through the ages. Some of these plants are beneficial to humans, while others are harmful or even deadly. Read more »