decisions..decisions.

January 9th, 2012

Since moving to our casa, nearly three and a half years ago, I have been dying to add wallpaper to at least one wall in many of the rooms. What can I say, flat paint everywhere is just not my style.. my walls are begging for more oomph, glamor and personality!!

Countless samples and rolls later I have yet to finalize my choices..And seeing new prints pop up literally every day, makes even harder to narrow down my options.

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Coffee Grounds for your Backyard

January 7th, 2012

Did you know that there are a variety of uses for the used grounds from your previous coffee brew? These coffee grinds can help deodorize your refrigerator, can be rubbed off of pet cats or dogs after a bath (this helps soften the fur and inhibits the infestation of fleas), can help freshen the breath when sucked, and can be used in your backyard as a garden supplement. Believe it or not, used coffee grounds come in handy for a future use in the backyard.

What can coffee grounds do for your garden? The application of coffee grounds in the garden can help protect plants from a range of pests. Other than being high in nitrogen, this organic product can also eliminate pests that exist on the soils such as slugs, snails, and ants, especially when these grinds are sprinkled to the ground. Read more…

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Ubon, Thai Restaurant by Rashed Alfoudari

January 6th, 2012

Ubon is a Thai bistro located in the core of kuwait city. It overlooks Fahad Al salim street, a street well respected for it’s commerce back in the days. The space program of this bistro requires an efficient design for all of the kitchen, storage, and toilet areas; allowing for a spacious dining area. For this to be executed, the interior works where to be integrated with the existing structural elements in a harmonious manner.

The Burnt wood panels, infused with the golden copper elements surround the dining area portraying the asian influence of this bistro. Penda

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Tags: Thai, Thai Restaurant

Add Storage with Baskets above Upper Cabinets

January 4th, 2012

Day 4 of 31 Days, 31 Ways to Get Organized: In many new kitchens, upper cabinets don’t reach all the way to the ceiling, but you can still use that gap for storage. Use baskets or bins to store large, seldom-used appliances like ice cream makers or bread makers, or seasonal tablecloths and napkins.

Image from Apartment Therapy

These fabric bins from Martha Stewart LIVING for Home Depot would add a fun pop of color, plus they’re currently on sale!

[Editor's Note: 31 Days, 31 Ways to Get Organized is a series featuring clever storage and organization tips that will help you clean house in the new year]

Tags: Cabinets, Upper Cabinets