November 22nd, 2009 / No Comments » / by admin
I have been dreaming of a craft/hobby nook for me. I know a bit about sewing and I have been meaning to try this hobby again. Our spare room is slowly getting cleaned up and hopefully I can set up my new sewing machine in there. I am also looking into Ladybug steam cleaners and maybe an extra air conditioning for the room. However, upon checking our budget, it seems that I can only afford a wall fan for now. 
*snagged from http://justbesplendid.tumblr.com/.
Posted in: Craft/Hobby Nook
November 21st, 2009 / No Comments » / by admin
Live below your means.
Live a comfortable life, not a wasteful one. Do not spend to impress others. Do not live life trying to fool yourself into thinking wealth is measured in material objects. Manage your money wisely so your money does not manage you. Always live well below your means.
Build a comfortable, loving household.
Home is where the heart is. Your home should be comfortable and lined with love. It should be a place that brings the whole family together.
Focus more on less.
Think in terms of Karate: A black belt seems far more impressive than a brown belt. But does a brown belt really seem any more impressive than a red belt? Probably not to most people. Remember that society elevates experts high onto a pedestal. Hard work matters, but not if it’s scattered in diverse directions. Focus on less and master it all.
Be here now.
Right now is the only moment guaranteed to you. Right now is life. Don’t miss it.
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Posted in: Inspiration
November 17th, 2009 / No Comments » / by admin
Just a quick post. Life is busy. There are sickies in the house and I am sure if my plans for this week will push through. But family comes first. I hope everything gets better soon. Sneaked in a few minutes online to check on cheap hotels miami for my cousin’s trip. He’s gonna be joining his family abroad after his graduation. That’s it. Hope things get back to normal soon.
Posted in: Random
November 17th, 2009 / No Comments » / by admin
* from http://justbesplendid.tumblr.com/.
Posted in: Home Office
November 15th, 2009 / No Comments » / by admin
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Posted in: Random, Web Finds
November 11th, 2009 / No Comments » / by admin
I have eyeing these tapes for a long time now. I even asked a friend abroad to get some for me, but apparently these aren’t being sold from where he is. These are Japanese masking tape made of Japanese washi paper. I am still not sure what I’m going to do with these but I really want to have some of these. Maybe I can use the tapes for the keepsake book I am planning to make for DS. I have to check some life insurance lead then I might order these yummy tapes.
You can get these tapes from here, here and here.
Posted in: Interesting Finds
November 11th, 2009 / No Comments » / by admin
I am sorry but I need to post this to the letter. I can relate to all that’s been said here. I do like looking at photos of beautiful homes and sometimes I get envious and wish that I too would have a similar home. But in reality, these photos indeed for entertainment and never a standard of living.
It’s fun to read magazines that give us tips and ideas, but don’t lose sight of the fact that these magazines are for entertainment, not for new standards of living.
In the pages of a home and garden magazine:
- Closets look more organized because the clothes are all matching neutral colors with plenty of space between the hangers.
- Storage containers are always pretty, and usually expensive.
- There are no tell-tale signs of little kids actually playing.
- The photos are executed by a professional photographer with a crew of assistants, stylists, and editors.
- The stylish furniture and products were borrowed for the shoot, and then later returned to the retailer.
- If the photos are taken in someone’s home, a team of professionals stepped in to rearrange furniture and temporarily take out the clutter.
If it was real, they would never tell you that if you own the right things, you’ll be happier. New boots are not a cure-all, they’re just boots. If it was real, there would be dishes in the sink from dinner, laundry from the baby, and a trail of toys from whatever game was made up today. Don’t think of those things as imperfections, be thankful for all the signs of life within your home.
*source: http://smallnotebook.org/.
Posted in: Tips and More
November 7th, 2009 / No Comments » / by admin
Despite the recent tragedy, we still can’t stop Christmas. I will start decorating our humble home next week, after my dad’s death anniversary. I am still undecided if I will get additional decorations for the house. As much as possible I don’t want to spend anymore for decors. Plus if I get additional stuff, I need to have a space to store them after Christmas. So I might as well spend on other things of use, like a new bell tv for the kitchen. I do need that, as I spend a fair amount of time in there.
Posted in: Everyday Life
November 7th, 2009 / No Comments » / by admin
1. Empty your spare change in to a jar.
2. Eat out less often.
3. Shop the sale sections.
4. Distinguish between your wants and needs.
5. Pay your bills on time… avoid late fees.
6. Track your spending.
7. Empty your fridge before shopping again.
8. Stick to a budget.
9. Grocery shop with a list and stick to it!
10. Simplify! Need or want less…
You can read the rest here.
Posted in: Tips and More
November 1st, 2009 / No Comments » / by admin
I am loving this bedroom I snagged from the Ikea site. Isn’t this so homey and cozy? I definitely will not leave the house if I have a bedroom this pretty. You will never need a sleeping pill just to have a relaxing sleep. I really want to redo our bedroom and maybe copy even just a bit of this private sanctuary.
Posted in: Bedroom
