I'm stuck making decorating decisions.... I tape Candice daily, and I just can't make things look the way I want. Any decorators on here?
Quote from: Laurie on November 03, 2010, 03:17:57 PM
I'm stuck making decorating decisions.... I tape Candice daily, and I just can't make things look the way I want. Any decorators on here?
OMG!! Now you're decorating? What next? car repair? I used to be interested in decorating but I'm not anymore. I don't know. I told my husband I was going to start living for myself starting now! and he thought that was a great idea. That was last night so today I developed this bad backache and somehow got a little splinter in my foot. I guess I will give tomorrow a try. I'm so upset! today was going to be my day. :-\
BT.. I'm sorry to tell you this but vinegar can help with that splinter
How To Remove Splinters-Vinegar/Peroxide and Baking Soda
This is the only remedy that really works. Reliably.
Because while other suggest warm water and baking soda, or using a debriding agent like a salicylic patch, these don't work. Those methods may soften the skin sufficiently so that you can remove the splinter a bit more easily, but they don't actually cause a chemical reaction that causes an embedded splinter to move towards the surface of the skin Much as those who rely on the warm water/baking soda aver, there is no chemical reaction going on there. It's inert.
With vinegar/peroxide and baking soda, there is a chemical reaction. That initial bubbling reaction that you get may stop, but the interaction of the two ingredients that causes that initial bubbling? That continues to work more subtly on the finger. And, after about twenty minutes of soaking, the splinter will move closer to the surface of the skin. And it can then be painlessly, and I do mean painlessly, removed with tweezers.
Quote from: Laurie on November 03, 2010, 03:32:25 PM
BT.. I'm sorry to tell you this but vinegar can help with that splinter
How To Remove Splinters-Vinegar/Peroxide and Baking Soda
This is the only remedy that really works. Reliably.
Because while other suggest warm water and baking soda, or using a debriding agent like a salicylic patch, these don't work. Those methods may soften the skin sufficiently so that you can remove the splinter a bit more easily, but they don't actually cause a chemical reaction that causes an embedded splinter to move towards the surface of the skin Much as those who rely on the warm water/baking soda aver, there is no chemical reaction going on there. It's inert.
With vinegar/peroxide and baking soda, there is a chemical reaction. That initial bubbling reaction that you get may stop, but the interaction of the two ingredients that causes that initial bubbling? That continues to work more subtly on the finger. And, after about twenty minutes of soaking, the splinter will move closer to the surface of the skin. And it can then be painlessly, and I do mean painlessly, removed with tweezers.
This is unbelievable. Thank you. It truly is a wonder, this vinegar. I will try it.
lol.. we knew we'd win you over.. or beat you down.. Now call Candice for me
Well, it's obvious you all are in a higher bracket than I. What's the name of the show where all they do is push your furniture around and use stuff from your garage?
Quote from: Pen on November 03, 2010, 04:35:37 PM
Well, it's obvious you all are in a higher bracket than I. What's the name of the show where all they do is push your furniture around and use stuff from your garage?
HAHAHAHAHA!!!
Oh I never said I could afford her.. that is why I'm selfishly wishing in-law problems on her so we can pick her mind for free
Quote from: Laurie on November 03, 2010, 06:11:07 PM
Oh I never said I could afford her.. that is why I'm selfishly wishing in-law problems on her so we can pick her mind for free
That would be the bomb! She probably doesn't have inlaw problems. :'(
Everyone at some point has an issue with a in-law.. wonder if they would think she was being critical if she made decorating suggestions
Quote from: Laurie on November 03, 2010, 06:20:47 PM
Everyone at some point has an issue with a in-law.. wonder if they would think she was being critical if she made decorating suggestions
I wouldn't...would you? I'd love it
Yes I would love it... I'm not that great at decorating, but I want to be....I'd even consider hiring someone for some help but I'm afraid I'd get one of those wannabe designers who have gotten voted off of design star.
Quote from: Laurie on November 03, 2010, 06:29:55 PM
Yes I would love it... I'm not that great at decorating, but I want to be....I'd even consider hiring someone for some help but I'm afraid I'd get one of those wannabe designers who have gotten voted off of design star.
HAHAHAAHA!
Quote from: Laurie on November 03, 2010, 03:17:57 PM
I'm stuck making decorating decisions.... I tape Candice daily, and I just can't make things look the way I want. Any decorators on here?
I used to do that, still have the urge every time I help someone move, lol. I'm forcing myself to stick with one decor for a few years...it's killing me! (http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/e/eager.gif)
Quote from: jomama on November 03, 2010, 09:23:58 PM
Quote from: Laurie on November 03, 2010, 03:17:57 PM
I'm stuck making decorating decisions.... I tape Candice daily, and I just can't make things look the way I want. Any decorators on here?
I used to do that, still have the urge every time I help someone move, lol. I'm forcing myself to stick with one decor for a few years...it's killing me! (http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/e/eager.gif)
Jomama,
If you've ever been in the rearranging stage, it's horrible. I used to do it so much people never knew if the chair they once sat in would be there when they returned 10 minutes later. Sometimes I'd spend all day rearranging. It was bordering on an illness.
When my TH would stay out late drinking, I'd rearrange the furniture and then listen to him 'sneak' in. (http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/p/pointandlaugh.gif) Once I gave the kids Sharpies and let them play 'Connect the Dots" on him while he was passed out.
When I start looking around the room, everybody makes a run for it. I've been designing my new house for 3 years, right down to the light sockets. I figure this is the last home I'll have, so I better be happy with it!
What are you stuck on?
Quote from: barelythere on November 03, 2010, 03:40:36 PM
Quote from: Laurie on November 03, 2010, 03:32:25 PM
BT.. I'm sorry to tell you this but vinegar can help with that splinter
How To Remove Splinters-Vinegar/Peroxide and Baking Soda
This is the only remedy that really works. Reliably.
Because while other suggest warm water and baking soda, or using a debriding agent like a salicylic patch, these don't work. Those methods may soften the skin sufficiently so that you can remove the splinter a bit more easily, but they don't actually cause a chemical reaction that causes an embedded splinter to move towards the surface of the skin Much as those who rely on the warm water/baking soda aver, there is no chemical reaction going on there. It's inert.
With vinegar/peroxide and baking soda, there is a chemical reaction. That initial bubbling reaction that you get may stop, but the interaction of the two ingredients that causes that initial bubbling? That continues to work more subtly on the finger. And, after about twenty minutes of soaking, the splinter will move closer to the surface of the skin. And it can then be painlessly, and I do mean painlessly, removed with tweezers.
This is unbelievable. Thank you. It truly is a wonder, this vinegar. I will try it.
Nooooo BT! Don't do it! It's a trap. They want to lure you into their vinegar cult with promises of grandeur. Next they will convince you to put on red and white checkered aprons that say "Kiss the Cook" and leave tiny Christmas presents for the mailman, wrapped in colorful tinsel in the mailbox! It is just the beginning of their planned takeover! Resist! Resist!
Quote from: Pooh on November 04, 2010, 06:53:02 AM
Quote from: barelythere on November 03, 2010, 03:40:36 PM
Quote from: Laurie on November 03, 2010, 03:32:25 PM
BT.. I'm sorry to tell you this but vinegar can help with that splinter
How To Remove Splinters-Vinegar/Peroxide and Baking Soda
This is the only remedy that really works. Reliably.
Because while other suggest warm water and baking soda, or using a debriding agent like a salicylic patch, these don't work. Those methods may soften the skin sufficiently so that you can remove the splinter a bit more easily, but they don't actually cause a chemical reaction that causes an embedded splinter to move towards the surface of the skin Much as those who rely on the warm water/baking soda aver, there is no chemical reaction going on there. It's inert.
With vinegar/peroxide and baking soda, there is a chemical reaction. That initial bubbling reaction that you get may stop, but the interaction of the two ingredients that causes that initial bubbling? That continues to work more subtly on the finger. And, after about twenty minutes of soaking, the splinter will move closer to the surface of the skin. And it can then be painlessly, and I do mean painlessly, removed with tweezers.
This is unbelievable. Thank you. It truly is a wonder, this vinegar. I will try it.
Nooooo BT! Don't do it! It's a trap. They want to lure you into their vinegar cult with promises of grandeur. Next they will convince you to put on red and white checkered aprons that say "Kiss the Cook" and leave tiny Christmas presents for the mailman, wrapped in colorful tinsel in the mailbox! It is just the beginning of their planned takeover! Resist! Resist!
OMG! I almost fell for it! Pooh, why me? I guess they can spot a recruit in the crowd. :'(
Laurie and the Vinegar Crew,
Your hints have crept into my head (and yes I bookmarked the vinegar site), and last night I wiped down the counters and microwave with vinegar, cleaned the garbage disposal with a vinegar/baking soda volcano, and left a bowl of vinegar out in the kitchen to help with post-dinner smells. We'll see how it goes this afternoon when I come home. Between that and scooping the catboxes twice a day, my apartment should smell like a very clean salad! ;D
Cat box salad? Yum! I always thought those little nuggets looked more like Almond Roca.
*snerk* You've seen the recipe for litter box cake, right? http://www.tackyliving.com/article.php?id=133
The beauty of cleaning with vinegar (inexpensive white for cleaning) is twofold. You are not working with harmful chemicals, while yes there are some things that should not be cleaned with vinegar (pearls dissolve) and there are some things not to be mixed with vinegar (bleach). But two of the best are the reduction of cleaning cost and cleaning supply storage. When I was babysitting my son's pet rats, they are very sensitive to odors, yet I knew I could sanitize their cage without killing them. My Mister Betta Fish, loves when I clean his home with it as well.
I actually started using vinegar years ago when I was cleaning houses. This lady had a lot of calcium built up on her sink drains. I closed the plunger, poured in a little straight vinegar and after soaking for 10 minutes the gunk came right off. Once I realized that it also neutralized the air, I was hooked lol.
I've mentioned Dr. Bronner's as well here, and if you haven't tried it you might want to.. I know they are selling smaller bottles at Target. http://www.drbronner.com/DBMS/LS.htm one of my kids has really sensitive skin and he uses it to bathe with. My dad was sprayed by a skunk (Mom told him that there was a black and white cat in the outside cage, this will teach him not to wear his glasses) they were so thankful that I had sent them some Dr. Bronner's as it could actually cut the smell. Dr. Bronner's is very green and very safe. I use it in my laundry and often as my bath soap.. I've even brushed my teeth with it but trust me crest taste better. A drop or two in my vinegar water and I am off to cleaning like a mad woman.. and it doesn't hurt your hands.
Now if only I could convince my DIL that she could save TONS of money.. I was under her kitchen sink (no I was not being nosy, I was doing dishes), I've seen her type before, buying one of every chemical does not make your house cleaner if you don't use them, yet she complains of storage problems. We all learn at our own pace don't we.
Oh but you do need to report back in and let us know what your cats thought at the end of the day.
I made the cat litter cake.. and well it's pretty gross looking, but warming up the tootsie rolls and shaping them was quite interesting
More From the Vinegar Cult ;)
I use vinegar for canker sores which I get alot because they are a stress related problem (Big surprise I get them all the time isn't it :o. It stings like crazy when you put the vinegar directly to the sore on a Q-tip, it really works--something about restoring the PH of the mouth. Also, try Milk of Magnesia for canker sores-- will help heal larger or multiple sores.
So, slap my face and call me biscuit--I believe in VINEGAR!
Hey biscuit! Hee hee.... :P
So, slap my face and call me biscuit
I never heard that one.. If I had to put a face to that statement she would look like Paula Deen.
I can't find the thread where Jomama asked what I was stuck on with my house.. I've never used flickr to upload so we'll see if it works.. but I took pictures of my kitchen/tv/game rooms.. they still have that just moved in look going on. I have another painting arriving for my tv room, but the problem areas are, back wall in game room (I found a really cool large mirror, but hubby can't see it there).. TV room, I need to make the fireplace wall pop.. the kitchen is right next to this room, so I don't think I can use tile on the fp without it conflicting with the kitchen.. I wanted a giant sheet of gray glass on that wall but dh can't seem to pick the right set of weekly numbers. Any and all input.. GO... oh I don't want to over do it on photos, and trying to keep a more contemporary straight line look
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwu_laurie/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwu_laurie/) You can post your comments directly on the flickr site
Meantime I thought I'd share my dh's latest accomplishment, he's so proud of his little fountain
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/5146090717_56dd004d9d_z.jpg)
Oh, that's neat-looking! How tall is that stone?
It's only about 4' but weighed well over 1000 pounds.. I was kind laying on the ground when I took that.. that's the extent of my trick photography.. now if I could figure out how to make myself look taller and thinner
Here is a more realistic view of the stone fountain.. in the end it would have been more cost efficient to have a fountain in the pool itself....
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/5146890808_7029441603_z.jpg)
saw you pics on flickr, and i think a glass sculpture above the fire place would give alot of depth. and maybe a tall vase left of your tv in the kitchen. metal or glass?
just an idea...............beautiful home! 8)
Quote from: erma on November 04, 2010, 04:05:16 PM
saw you pics on flickr, and i think a glass sculpture above the fire place would give alot of depth. and maybe a tall vase left of your tv in the kitchen. metal or glass?
just an idea...............beautiful home! 8)
I've been keeping my eye open for a tall vase for the area you mentioned. I was at an art show and saw a wood sculpture that was stunning and would have been the masterpiece of the house, but it was well out of my price range.. dummy me did not take a picture of it to see if we could ever try to duplicate it. I thought about taking the wall darker yet since the room is so large.. and in those pictures I have the shades dropped down so the windows look a little bare. It's just when I have you ladies come over for coffee and vinegar, I want my house to look perfect.
At least he had fun doing it. It's a very striking piece of stone. I love the little terraced wall that sets that part of the yard apart. Very pretty.
Quote from: Laurie on November 04, 2010, 04:14:41 PM
It's just when I have you ladies come over for coffee and vinegar, I want my house to look perfect.
Hehehehe!!
Did you ladies also know if you drink three cups of straight vinegar every day, you will live forever? Seriously there is no credence to some of the health claims of vinegar, like cider vinegar prevents/cures ulcers. Be wary of all that garbage.
Kathleen
Beautiful house Laurie! I absolutely luuuvvvv the kitchen. I am not the best decorator in the world, but the first thing that hit me above the fireplace (since you have a painting coming already for above the TV) was big, black letters spelling a favorite word of yours. Like LOVE, FAMILY, FREINDS, VINEGAR, etc. Not painted on, the block ones that stick out. Simple but would probably add a pop.
Found a website that has the ones I am talking about....oohhhh love the RELAX one.
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=family+on+wall&form=QBIR&qs=n&sk=#focal=07642e9db11a992815b5eb9e27cf62bf&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.artazon.co.nz%2Fimages%2FFAMILY3.jpg
Quote from: Pooh on November 05, 2010, 11:14:20 AM
LOVE, FAMILY, FREINDS, VINEGAR
Ok I'm back to sitting here in my chair laughing at a computer monitor.. my dogs think I've lost it
Hey Pooh.. I couldn't get the picture to come up
;D
Try this one and see if it works.
http://www.artazon.co.nz/gallerywords.aspx
Quote from: Pooh on November 05, 2010, 11:14:20 AM
Beautiful house Laurie! I absolutely luuuvvvv the kitchen.
Thanks Pooh.. I loved the kitchen too.. yesterday I cleaned all those cabinet fronts, and cleaned out the drawers.. and gosh I have a lot of those... above the one bank of drawers where the tv hangs.. that was suppose to all be upper cabinets, but heck I'm only 5'1" so they weren't going to do me any good, so I had them put up the long shelf, and my electrical is on the underside of that shelf... the counter right there was suppose to be a bar sink and desk with a little counter area.. I made it all counter and now I have 15' of buffet area. I have all the tall storage next to the fridge as well, and then I still have a huge walk in pantry.. my bedrooms are a little smaller but I've got tons of storage in this house. The letters may look good on the wall in the kitchen to the left of the tv as well.
I love the 15' of counter too. And I love the glass above it! Lol.