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Member Since: 12/1/09

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*1 bar of Dr Bronner or Fels Naptha soap -finely chopped and then put in a food processor (for soap only) OR a mix of the two to get a specific scent
*baking soda to facilitate processing of soap flakes
*1 cup of washing soda
*1 cup of borax
*mix it all together

That's the powder recipe and we use about 2 tbsp each load.


Make Your Own Dr. Bronner's Laundry Soap
3/14/11 3:00 PM

Great job! A lot of these pics are going into my inspiration folder!


Joi & David's A+ Illusion of Luxury
House Tour

3/14/11 2:54 PM

"...I've discovered that many of the high-end products in Green come from some of the most expensive designer collections..." The above statement is redundant and obvious.

Also, wasn't this just posted a couple of days ago?!


High-End Green: Luxury Furnishings
The Next Big Color

3/10/11 1:24 PM

I'm using less green in home and fashion after reading that green is usually made using toxic techniques- whether it dyed fabric or green plastic.

http://inhabitat.com/ironic-twist-of-fate-the-color-green-is-toxic/


Furniture Classics in Green
The Next Big Color

3/8/11 2:15 PM

Birds are OVER! Not really...but they need to be used sparingly as a decor motif, IMHO.


5 Reasons to Put a Bird on It!
2/23/11 12:39 AM

That looks awesome. Also, when were rockers ever out? They seem like the most versatile furniture to me...


Before & After: Joy's Rocking Chair Redo
Reader Project

2/4/11 11:46 PM

We make a powder that closely matches empressofdirt's recipe. It's the best soap we've ever used! I've also given some to others to try and they also say it's the best.

for the soap part, we either use dr. Bronner's bar soap or Fels Naptha.


Make Your Own Dr. Bronner's Laundry Soap
2/1/11 10:52 AM

Each one of the It Gets Better videos makes me cry...such a great message!


NYC Interior Designers Create "It Gets Better" Video
1/24/11 9:58 PM

Chez Larsson:
http://chezlarsson.com/myblog/

Door Sixteen:
http://www.doorsixteen.com/

Manhattan Nest:
http://manhattan-nest.com/


The Homies: Best Home Design Blog of 2011?
submit your nominations...

1/24/11 8:26 AM

LOVE the bed and the ottoman! It seems like you actually have a pretty amount of space here and you've decorated it beautifully. Also, disagree with those above who say it's cluttered.

Artful and lived-in is what it is!


Savannah’s Sophisticated Studio Apartment
House Tour

1/19/11 6:23 PM

Agree with Lilah about gluing and using corner braces. Good luck!


Help Repairing Broken Mirror Frame?
Good Questions

1/19/11 9:24 AM

For those of us who cannot afford $100-$600 task lighting, IKEA has some great options (some of which look and function similarly to the ones above).


10 Awesome, Adjustable, Wall-Mounted Task Lights
1/12/11 10:21 AM

It looks romantic, but impractical. Great for those who really like the look.


Perfectly Imperfect Decorative Paint Treatment
Design Dare

1/4/11 2:14 PM

Artwork, rugs, and side tables. Oh, and maybe a couple of vases or ceramic pieces.


Where to Start to Make New Place More Homey?
Good Questions

12/4/10 2:12 AM

I !love! that green color with the purple. It is very moody and majestic!

I agree with LauraE that I'm not certain how to put all the spaces in the pics in context with each other. A better idea of the layout and how these spaces interact would be swell.


Erika’s Colorful Yet Simply Stated Bedroom
11/18/10 7:22 PM

I hope that these become available in NON-walmart stores sometime in the near future. I've always thought that TP is the worst thing to waste trees on, but can't bring myself to use cloth for this task ;>(


Tube-Free Toilet Paper
11/10/10 10:33 PM

This is very modern for my tastes and even I love it! You did a great job! So much difference for under $500!


Before & After: Melissa's Under $500 Kitchen Makeover
Good Questions Revisited

11/10/10 8:10 PM

2 things make me the worst companion you've ever seen: traveling and backhanded compliments!

I'm going to try like hell to not be grumpy this holiday season!


5 Ways To Deal With Grouchy Thanksgiving Guests
11/9/10 12:22 AM

I really like this! I would love a bathroom this cheery.


Before & After: Sarah's Chevron Bathroom
11/4/10 11:42 PM

Agree with first two comments.


Classic Wallpaper Patterns: Fleur de Lis
10/29/10 8:49 PM