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How to keep your upholstered furniture looking fabulous

Posted by Jessica on August 27th, 2010

Before: what you can do before you get the fabulous furniture Before you buy upholstered furniture for your home, consider your lifestyle. It might not be a great idea to put upholstery in your kid’s bedroom because it can be more difficult to remove stains from upholstery, for instance. If you are thinking of buying [...]

Back to School Supplies: Eco backpacks, lunch bags and flair

Posted by Jessica on August 20th, 2010

After a long, hot, relaxing summer full of swimming pools and late-night snacks, kids aren’t always thrilled to trudge out of bed to start the new school year. But there is something about a new back pack or case full of unused pencils that make the first weeks of classes that little bit easier. And [...]

Now that Spain has emerged victorious from the 2010 FIFA World Cup, it is time to start talking about American football again. The 2010 preseason is swiftly approaching and football fanatics around the country have already predicted Super Bowl XLIV Champs, the New Orleans Saints, to be successful again this year. But New Orleans shouldn’t [...]

Dust Ruffles 101: definitions and deliberations

Posted by Jessica on July 29th, 2010

Definition: So named because it keeps out some dust from collecting beneath a bed and has a ruffled, not straight, appearance, a dust ruffle is primarily used to cover the space between a bed’s box spring and the floor. A “bed skirt” serves the same purpose as a dust ruffle. Many use the two terms [...]

Once Upon a Princess Bedroom

Posted by Jessica on July 24th, 2010

Children’s minds are full of fairytales, imaginary friends and storybook endings. But their time as adventurers is fleeting. Today they see the world through rose-tinted glasses, but one day will be tainted by the harshness of reality. While their creativity can still transform a tree into a fortress, a figment into a fire-breathing dragon, bring [...]