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Showing posts with label project. Show all posts

February 24, 2012

Sponsored Post: Change Up Your Bedroom on a Budget

Change Up Your Bedroom On A Budget

Article submitted by Christina Johnson

It helps to switch up your bedroom every so often. If you find yourself staring at the same thing every day, you can quickly become bored and uninspired. Not everybody can afford to do this with no budget in mind, however. If you want to change your room inexpensively, there are options at your disposal.

1. Paint the Walls

If you live in a home that allows you to change the color of the walls, consider painting them something a little different. Paint is not too expensive, and with so much available on the market you are bound to find something that fits your tastes and needs. A new paint job can make a room feel new again, especially if the walls were white, and it can be done in a short amount of time. If you do not believe that you can paint it yourself, ask loved ones for help or hire professionals.

2. Change the Bedspread

Sometimes, all it takes to make your bedroom feel entirely different is a new bedspread. If you have a room that does not have a lot of color in it, a bright bedspread can add something special. If you want to express your love for a certain hobby or interest, you can find a bedspread with characters or symbols that represent what you are into. If you do not want to stop at the bedspread, you can look for pillows and bedding that can add more depth to what you want to achieve. If the bedspread that you want is expensive, save up for it; there is no reason to settle for something that you do not like.

3. Swap Locations of the Furniture

Reinventing your bedroom does not have to mean driving to a store. If you want to make something different, go and look through the rest of your house. Perhaps there is a chair in the living room that nobody has ever sat on, or maybe there is a small table that would fit in a corner of your bedroom. With this option, you do not have to pay any money at all, and you can give seldom-used furniture new life.

4. Add Accessories

Another inexpensive change that you can implement involves hanging more art on your walls. The artwork does not need to be large and expensive; if you so choose, you can purchase a poster and frame it or simply place it on a wall. Wall art can be found just about anywhere, from furniture stores to department stores to garage sales. Your bedroom can feel different simply because you purchased a plant to put under your windowsill or a poster of your favorite movie to place over your bed.

Christina Johnson who works remotely for Elliman Prudential in the New York City Apartments and Rentals market. She is using her journalism major to combine what she loves most, writing and her career. Her specialties include home decor design and DIY home improvement projects.

November 22, 2011

Special Post: Want to Review Sweet Stella's?

I have had the pleasure of being reviewed by some really amazing mama blogger like Baby Shmizz and Building Our Story, and word is getting around about my crafty little shop.

One thing that I am asked about quite frequently by mom bloggers is if they can feature my blog (heck yes!) and do a product review (quite possibly!) and even a giveaway or coupon code for their readers (when resources are available, for sure!)

As such, I've created a new tab called Reviews to help you with your requests to make sure that my work fits well for your readership, and that your blog fits with my goals and shop values.

Take a minute and give it a read!

I will be looking for some blogs to be reviewed on for 2012, so get your name in the hat early!!

September 7, 2011

Special Post: Mask Photography

Welcome to a special post!! I am over-the-moon excited to show off the images that Lainie from Hanlon Lain Photography shot on Monday with our model Paige!

Here's a peek at our session!!








So a few things jump to mind here...

gorgeous model! Paige is one of my Mama friends...our boys are just 3 days apart!

amazing photography and backdops! Lainie has a knack for finding these crazy locations like abandoned {and semi haunted} farms

definitely hosting a GIVEAWAY of a custom mask! Stay tuned for details FRIDAY!!

Have you worked on something crafty....scrappy...that makes you happy?? Link up at Crafty Scrappy Happy (that's me!)!

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September 5, 2011

Talk-To-Me Tuesday: Hiding Veggies

So many mama friends of mine lately have been asking how I lucked out and got such a great eater. I think alot of it has to do with the variety that I exposed Owen to early on, and my sneakiness.

By that, I mean how I hide his veggies when he seems to be turning his nose up at them. The Hiding Veggies Project started about two weeks ago when he seemed to only want to eat carbs...and by that I mean homemade bread and buns, along with eggs and cheese. Pretty much everything else he would turn his nose up at.

Until this...



{Chicken, Broccoli and Cheese Omelette}



2 eggs
splash of milk
freshly ground pepper

Cook as an omelette and...

Fill with:
2tbsp cut grilled chicken
2tbsp steamed broccoli
2tbsp shredded cheddar cheese




And yes...he ate the entire thing!

Whenever you're having trouble getting fruits or veggies to your kiddo, it's usually time to pull a switch up. Create something new...an omelette, casserole, mix them with a favourite sauce (Owen especially enjoys veggies loaded into homemade pasta sauce)...heck! Even mix them into muffins! Carrot muffins, apple spice, cranberrry lemon! The possibilities are endless, and your kiddo may just develop a new favourite!

Have a project that you're working on? Why not share it with A Bowl Full of Lemons?!

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