How To Make Your Own Shower & Tile Spray
When it comes to the bathroom, it can be a tough place to clean because of the tight corners and build up from regular household use. Now, you can purchase many different types of shower cleaners out there or you can make your own right at home and save a little bit of money. This shower and tile spray is easy to make, easy to use and will leave your bathroom looking clean and smelling fresh. Keep reading to find out how to make your own homemade shower and tub spray: Ingredients: 1 Cup Of White Vinegar 1/4 Cup Of Hot Water 1/3 Cup Of Dish Soap (Blue Dawn is…
5 Helpful Tips For Decluttering
There is something about the new year and the month of January, that get us cleaning, organizing and decluttering our homes more than usual. So, to take advantage of this new found energy we’ve gathered 5 helpful tips for decluttering your home. Keep reading to find out more: Start By Collecting: Take a quick tour of the house with a laundry basket or box in hand. Pick up anything that isn’t in its correct place and throw it in the box and start putting things back as you walk by. This method will instantly reset your space and help you see areas of clutter. Tackle The Paper: Paper is one of the biggest items…
4 Home Design Trends For 2019
The arrival of a new year brings exciting changes, including new design trends for 2019. This list will give you just a small look at what is predicted to be the hottest and most popular trends and designs for the year. Trends are a great thing to keep in mind when renovation or building a new home as they could end up influencing your decision. Keep reading to find out more: Floral Patterns When you hear the word floral you may think of an overwhelming design or outdated look, but surprisingly a floral pattern can be quite modern and unique. It’s predicted this year that floral with be THE pattern…
Pantone Color Of The Year: Living Coral
Every year designers and enthusiasts wait for the announcement of Pantone’s color of the year and it’s finally arrived! Living coral is the color choice for 2019 and it is a color that absolutely can’t be missed. With an ultraviolet hue and pink tints, living coral makes it a show-stopping choice for this year in everyday life and home design. Living coral may be an intimidating shade, but with the right combinations it can be mixed into any home design scheme and will add a bright pop of color. There is no better place to have a fun pop of color than on your front door! If you choose coral,…
4 Cleaning Tasks To Tackle Before 2019
With the new year on the horizon, now is a great time to clean a few key areas of your home and get organized for the year of 2019. While you tackle these four areas of the home, keep an eye out for expired products as these spaces in the home tend to store items that last for one year and will be coming up on expiry. Keep reading for 4 cleaning tasks to tackle before 2019: Medicine Cabinet: It can be easy to forget to clean out the medicine cabinet, especially if you find you don’t use it often. So, take the time to completely empty out the cabinet and go…
Merry Christmas From Valor Fireplaces
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from everyone at Valor Fireplaces! The Valor lifestyle blog will be back in 2019 with an all new design and even more content than before. Check back in the new year to see what’s new! #thankyouvalorfans
Homemade Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
There is almost nothing better then a warm chocolate chip cookie on a cold winter’s day, in fact, if you pair it with a hot drink or a glass of milk you’ll have the perfect combination. These cookies would make a fantastic gift wrapped up with a bow or as a shared dish at a family gathering. Keep reading to learn how to make homemade oatmeal chocolate chip cookies: Ingredients Needed: 2 Eggs 1 Cup Of Butter, Softened 1/2 Teaspoon Of Baking Soda 1 1/4 Cups Of Flour 1 Cup Of Brown Sugar 1/2 Cup Of White Sugar 1 1/2 Teaspoons Of Vanilla 1 Teaspoon Of Salt 3 Cups Of…
How To Be A Great Host For The Holidays
Parties and dinner are so common this time of year that it can make the month of December fly by. In fact, the month can be made even busier if you happen to be the host for Christmas! Between the prep work and actually hosting the event, there is a lot to remember. This includes being a great host, which is easy to forget when you are trying to get everything done. So before you host your next event, check out this list to learn how to be a great host for the holidays: Prepare In Advance When you’re hosting Christmas dinner, it can sometimes feel stressful and overwhelming. However,…
How To Display Christmas Cards
This time of year brings lots of incoming mail and usually a few Christmas cards and well wishes. These cards are perfect for displaying around the home and when they are creatively arranged they double as Christmas decorations for the season. All of these ideas you can make in your home and it can be a great project for the whole family. Keep reading to find out how to display Christmas cards: DIY Holiday Display If you want to display a unique Christmas tree this holiday season and create a new way for you to display your Christmas cards this is the perfect idea for you. You will need to…
How To Make Cranberry Christmas Sangria
When it comes to the drink menu at your next holiday event, don’t forget to include this deliciously festive sangria that everyone is sure to love. This recipe is similar to your standard sangria however it uses fresh cranberries and cranberry juice to bring in a holiday twist. Keep reading to learn how to make your own batch of cranberry Christmas sangria: Ingredients: 2 Cups Of Fresh Cranberries 1 Cup Of Water 1 Cup Of Cranberry Juice 1 Bottle Of Red Wine 1/2 Cup Of Brandy 1 Cup Of Sugar Fruit Garnish: Oranges, Cranberries, Apples etc. Instructions Start by combining the cranberries, water and sugar in a medium saucepan. Let…
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