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Monday, May 31, 2010
An Announcement, An Invitation, and A Give-away (With A Twist!)
Ta Daaaaaa.....I'm VERY excited to announce that Heartfire At Home's 'We Believe In Home' Manifesto is complete!Yay!The Manifesto is a statement of belief describing what I believe to be the spiritual, emotional, and physical importance of HOME. The real meaning behind a word that gets bandied around so much.And, I have a vision about this 'meaning'.It's a vision I'd like to spend my life taking to the world, and sharing...
In Honor of Memorial Day
War and Peace (Ack-Ack Fire near a Russian Aleut Grave), Wm F Draper, 1942Memorial Day is one of the bookends of summer. It's easy to forget what Memorial Day honors - which is all of the men and women who have died in military service to our country.From the US Memorial Day webpage:"Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his...
Aesthetic Touches to Room
They will not only add a new aesthetic touches to the room, but also helps to control the acoustics and the added comfort and softness. Check out some of these textile products to the new IKEA below. For more examples and prices of products you’ll need to check their online catalog. With them, you can easily control light and temperature in the room makes it more original and beautiful. new carpet can also be a...
Big Bathroom Mirrors
Mirror allows to accommodate the necessary things in the bathroom closet hidden in it practical. This construction is suitable for any bathroom and can be proud of anyone, but it does have one drawback. The fact is that the mirror surface becomes dirty very quickly and every drop of water can be seen on it, but cleaning is not so easy. This year the German company Hoesch has been surprised by the creative and highly...
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Mi Casa Revista - A Dazzling House In Spain
Thanks to a fab post over at Handmade Evolution by Amy, I've discovered Mi Casa Revisita.This discovery is utterly amazing, yet sucks at the same time, because this online site for the magazine Mi Casa Revista is full of glorious images..... but it's all written in Spanish!! Aarrggh! How I wish I could translate. Think I'd better give Google translate a whirl.So whilst I've discovered this glorious home full of the most...
Monday Music - How Smooth Are You?
This is where it all began (personally one of my fave articles ever!!).Music is SO important to the happiness of my home. :)Now most Monday mornings when the working week looms I'll try to post a fave song or some music I'm listening to at the moment to provide some musical motivation.So my little groovers......... here's today's installment!******************************This song is by the great Santana and Rob Thomas...
Saturday, May 29, 2010
In Honor Of Memorial Day
Last Veteran's Day, I wrote a post about my family members who were in the service. I think about them often and the sacrifices they made in their lifetimes and how my sacrifices seem so small and irrelevant in comparison. I'm so grateful for all the military families both past and present. Thank you for all you do.From my Veteran's Day post....Happy Veteran's Day! And a big thank you to veterans, soldiers, and all...
Alys Beach Stunner
Summer is here and I have an urge to go to Alys Beach. Who wouldn't want to stay in this stunning house? Okay it looks a little like a hotel, but wait until you see the inside. It is described as a villa.You can rent this gorgeous house! Go here to see more about Alys Beach.Here's the description from the rental page:11,250 sq. ft. compound with 32' saltwater pool in courtyard; 6,500 sq.ft. heated & cooled living...
A Nice Shot Of Colour For You!
Image from Mi Casa RevistaHere's a brilliant little collection of coloured vases and some vivacious pink to brighten your weekend!Cheers, Linda. ******3 More Brilliant Colour 'Shots':A Bathroom To Make Mondays EasierA Dreamy, Breezy, Fresh Bedroom...The Exuberance and Happiness Of Yellow!! Pics To Lift Your Heart...***...
Friday, May 28, 2010
Brookwood Hills Brad Heppner Renovation
We swim at Brookwood Hills pool. So for three glorious months every summer I get to drive around this beautiful intown neighborhood that was developed in the 1920's by Benjamin Franklin Burdett and his son, Arthur. Besides my own neighborhood (Peachtree Heights East also known as the Duck Pond neighborhood), Brookwood Hills and Ansley Park are my favorite Atlanta neighborhoods. I like the dense urban feel and the...
