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Display Name: lifeabundant
Member Since: 10/20/09

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I've done this with apple cider vinegar to make another tangy drink as well.

I occasionally do this with hot tea. Swirling out yummy, stubborn honey out takes only three seconds literally. It must be done with a quickness ... heating up plastic is a no-no & don't want to burn hands.


A Genius Tip for Quick, Easy Lemonade
5/25/13 12:29 PM

Jennifer, I literally leaned into my laptop when I saw you living room. So cozy & warm. The buttery hues in your living & bed rooms combined with gorgeous furniture & natural light ... beautiful.


Jennifer's Little Love Shack Small Cool Contest
5/25/13 12:07 PM

I'm distracted by your beautiful roll-top desk! I want to peak inside to see all of the compartments.


Off the Shelf vs. Do it Yourself:
Riveted Metal Table Lamps

5/25/13 11:37 AM

Talk about an up cycle!!! Now you've got me looking at kitchen tins in a different light (oh gosh (rolling my eyes) ... that pun was definitely NOT intended). I'd be tempted to weigh it down with something since tins can be very lightweight. Is your lamp unusually light?


Off the Shelf vs. Do it Yourself:
Riveted Metal Table Lamps

5/25/13 11:33 AM

Very cozy! I neeeeed your coffee table, wooded lamp & couch ... not to mention your kitchen chairs!


Lenora's Cozy Classic Small Cool Contest
5/25/13 11:14 AM

Very nice space. Amazing light! You've created a cohesive home while intentionally using a different style in each room. I want to see more (i.e., kitchen, other side of office). I found myself trying to peer around corners to find your kitchen & get a full view of your cherry office furniture. LOL!


Joseph's Treetop View Small Cool Contest
5/25/13 10:59 AM

Beautiful & warm! I adore that bedspread/coverlet/duvet ... please share the source.


Elaine & Adam's Cheerful & Cozy Small Cool Contest
5/24/13 8:19 PM

Malissa & Chris, your home & site are amazing. Talk about a small, carbon footprint! You truly have achieved this beautifully & together (love that!)!

It is a shame that you were attacked & accused of plugging by someone that hadn't even taken the time to read the comments. If that person had done so, they would know that you were merely responding to to requests for more photos, etc. You responded with such resolve, warmth & genuine character that I wanted to visit your site!!! Thanks for inviting us into your home & life!


Malissa's Hand-Built Home Small Cool Contest
5/24/13 2:12 AM

@Mike_in_Hawaii, Thanks for your reply. Yesss, Brasso is a messy method ... that's why I dread it. Haven't used my Dremel much at all. I'd be tempted to use it I wasn't tackling a whole cart.


The Ultimate Used Furniture Cleaning Kit
5/23/13 8:44 PM

Beautiful space with genius storage & placement, LOVE that dining set & the vintage glass storage.


Hani & Andrew's Organic Modern Small Cool Contest
5/23/13 6:59 PM

Garrett, I wish I could vote more than once! Your home is warm, wise & full of character. Mirror/Murphy bed … genius! You have beautiful, sturdy, versatile key furniture pieces that should serve you well for years to come. Clean lines of the sideboard, chest of drawers & brass chest, etc. are relevant to any décor. Love your closing comments about illusion of organization … you’ve done well.


Garrett's Everything Every Day Small Cool Contest
5/23/13 6:34 PM

Does anyone have suggestions for polishing a lightweight, brass rolling (bar?) cart that I thrifted? My first thought was to use Brasso (i.e., apply Brasso, allow to dry completely & polish). But, I'm thinking there would be serious rag-snagging since the shelves are solid brass panels perforated with cross shapes similar to these:
http://brass-grilles-shop.co.uk/perforated-polished-brass-grilles-ranges-10-c.asp
Moderate tarnish/patina is fine. I think it just needs a good, thorough polishing to pretty it up before use. I reeeeally don't want to paint it. Any suggestions?


The Ultimate Used Furniture Cleaning Kit
5/23/13 1:09 PM

Thanks for the prompt reply!


How a Bowl of Bread Dough Can Teach Us the Way to Live Weekend Meditation
5/23/13 10:32 AM

Beautiful foliage, furniture & cast iron!


Kathrine's Tucked Away Treasure Small Cool Contest
5/22/13 3:02 PM

Spray bottle filled with water or all-purpose cleanser & micro fiber cloths (to wipe down items with a damp cloth all over before bringing them in my home or garage to remove unidentified residue). Brasso.


The Ultimate Used Furniture Cleaning Kit
5/22/13 2:52 PM

Please share the source of that beautiful tea towel.


How a Bowl of Bread Dough Can Teach Us the Way to Live Weekend Meditation
5/20/13 3:47 PM

Dana, you're ever an inspiration ... thanks again!


How a Bowl of Bread Dough Can Teach Us the Way to Live Weekend Meditation
5/20/13 3:46 PM

@Chris Perez, thanks for this info.


Understanding the Differences Between HDMI, Optical, Coaxial & RCA Cables
4/28/13 11:26 PM

@okucha ... this method may not be cumbersome if the box is laid so the opening is on the side (not on top). Then, wrap & stack the plates outside the box (making sure that all edges are protected/cushioned) & slide them in. Once the plates are in, turn the box opening side up & fill empty spaces with more packing material (i.e., fabric, newsprint, etc.).


Quick Tip: The Safest Way to Pack Plates
4/15/13 4:38 PM

I second the rave for Craigslist for selling furniture. A few years ago, I sold several inherited furniture items there ... totally worth the effort (unlike garage sale).
* For efficiency, I typed my listing/item description text in a Word document template for my item description (dimensions, specifications, material, brand/type, age, price, etc.) ... cutting & pasting each finished listing from Word to Craigslist. I saved each item description in Word for future reference.
* Clear photos taken from every angle ... key!
* To avoid scam calls, I learned early-on not to include my phone number in the listing. Instead, each of my listings had a statement telling interested potential buyers to email me their phone number.

Hope this helps someone.


Selling vs. Donating:
What Do You Do with Your Old Stuff?

3/20/13 12:02 PM