Cyber Energy vs. Physical Energy!! and a Question??!!

I had a couple of fellow bloggers comment on my energy and iquire as to how do I do it all?  I hate to disappoint you all, but writing about what I would like to do or, plan on doing, takes very little energy.

I don’t always get done what I am writing about. While I am giving you  inspiration,  I am also giving myself  a “To Do List.”  Some of the list gets done and some does not.

I have a lot of Cyber energy, but not so much physical energy. I am working on that.

I never want anything I write to make anyone feel like I am doing more than I actually am, or that I am doing more than they are.

I also hope that I never make it sound as if my way is the only way.

I only write what is my opinion and what has worked or, has NOT worked for me.

I am just like all of you out there- busier than some and less busy than others. I am person just trying to keep the house afloat ,one day at a time.

So when you see a post that has some inspiration don’t always think I have done it!!

I was wondering! For you bloggers out there that really do get a lot done(you know who you are!)

Do you think it is better to write about the process as you are going along or do you think it is better to write about it after it is done?

I start projects but it might take me several days, weeks or months to actually get them done.

What do you all think? To write before, during or after a project?

Please leave me a comment I really do want your opinions on this one!!

“Enjoy the Process” Of:

Figuring out what you want to do and how to write about it!!

Kathysue

BTW: On Monday I will start my post on my “Purging Process!”

Time to clean out the house!!!

Black and White Will Make It Right!!

I know that this is a design blog, but from time to time I like to do a post or two on wardrobe and make-up.

After all, it all has to do with making something or someone look better, Right?
If you like basic, classic pieces in your wardrobe with a pinch of fun I think you will like this post.

Last night I was going through a little catalog that I got in the mail and I  loved almost every single piece in it. That never happens to me.
Everything was based on using black,white and beige as a neutral base for your wardrobe.

I am like everyone else and have been doing that for years, but there was something about this grouping that spoke to me.
All the pieces you are about to see come out of the White House Black Market New Arrival flyer.

 

I love every single piece!

You didn’t think I would leave room design totally out of this post did you?

I am a lot shorter than this model and wellll, a lot wider too. I would make sure that this skirt hit just right above my knee to be more age appropriate! I love the studding detail and I think this would make a wonderful addition to any wardrobe. The shoes are adorable!!

Be still my heart!!! This is so ME!!!

Martha Stewart

I love this over sized purse with the patent handles. I think I would carry this for years. I know leopard is huge now, but I have had touches of leopard in my wardrobe forever!!! That is why I can be sure I would carry it for a looooong time!

Decorpad

I am not sure that you can see that this darling trench has very tiny black polka dots. Love This!!!!

Martha Stewart

Another darling shirtwaist dress. I would not wear an ankle strap shoe with this, but if my legs were this long I sure would.

Fun and casual. Love the jacket and top with white pants. I would not wear the shoes because I think it is too Smatchy( that means it matches so much it smacks you in the face! Another one of my made-up words!)

Better Homes And Gardens

 

For a real casual look I think this shearling coat with it’s feminine ruffle is darling!!

If I were going to add quite a few new pieces to my wardrobe, I think I would have to add all of the above.

 

I hope you have enjoyed this little diversion from Home Interiors to Wardrobe?

 (well almost, I had to add some rooms I couldn't help myself.) 

Looking at all of these clothes is making me think of my closet, which needs to be purged and reconfigured. Oh My!! See how my mind works? It is kind of scary isn’t it? Does your mind work that way too? Always thinking about the home front?

“ Enjoy the Process” Of:

Looking at clothes in hopes of getting a new wardrobe!!

Kathysue

To Help With  Organizing Your Closet:

Be sure to sign up for the Container store giveaway HERE!

Fridgescaping!

What is Frigescaping? Keep reading and you will totally understand that it is something you need in your life. Trust me on this!!

I like my refrigerator to be neat and clean and even pretty inside!!

I know that sounds sort of funny, but when I open the doors and see pretty containers with colorful food in them, it makes me smile.

I think we decorator types have to have pretty surrounding us in all areas, even the refrigerator!!

With that in mind I am going to share with you my post that I did on,
“Fridgescaping” ( a catchy little word I made up)

What you are about to see is what I love for my Fridge to look like.
Disclaimer….. It does not always look like this, but it does start out like this after it is cleaned and I have just been grocery shopping.

You know the other people that live in our houses? They don’t seem to have the same design aesthetics that I do!!

Last Year’s Fridgescaping Post!!

We have all heard of tablescaping. In fact Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch actually hosts a day called Tablescape Thursdays .

Have you ever thought of other areas in your home that you could do a little scaping?( is that a word?)

  I have admitted I am a bit of a perfectionist, but I have learned to say,"Okay” is good enough.

I can actually walk away from something that was maybe a little less perfect than I wanted it to be.

I want you to realize that when I  clean or reorganize something,  I will try very hard to cover all the little last details.

I am telling you all of this because when I thoroughly cleaned out my refrigerator I did a little "Fridgescaping." Only if it could stay like this.....

As you can see I like lots of fruit and drinks!! I also like to keep them in pretty bowls and containers.

You know my kitchen cupboards are green. Notice all the different green bowls? 

Why not put your everyday food items in pretty containers and have something pretty to look at when you open the door?! You know something to make you smile.
That is a technical design test. Does it put a smile on your face?

You know I sign off all of my post with,"Enjoy the Process".  I think you can do that even with the mundane, such as cleaning the refrigerator.

I looked on-line for some fun containers for the refrigerator. These are sold as such but you could come up with all kinds of fun things, even shopping your own home.

If you love a bowl, put it in the refrigerator with eggs in it.
How about that pitcher you love? Add your carton of orange juice.

 You just might be surprised at what you come up with once you get going on this.

Here are a few of the lovelies I found for your "Fridgescaping Process."

These are just cheerful (note to self-these go with my kitchen). I found these at Sur La Table. So much more appealing than a paper carton of any juice or even milk.

If you prefer plain white you can find these at Crate and Barrel. They are also less expensive, I guess you pay more for the color green.

If you like a sleeker, more contemporary look these stainless containers would look great all stacked up in your refrigerator.

If you like to see what is inside these glass containers from The Container Store are just the right answer for you. Take a look at the other fun glass containers while you visit them on line.

For you that are fun loving spirits how about these cheerful dot patterned containers or the stripes if you love lots of color.

How would you like to open your refrigerator and see this lovely little maiden looking at you? This holds butter from Anthropologie I am seriously thinking about her.


I have been known to buy eggs just for their color and put them in a pretty bowl in the refrigerator.

A very dear friend of mine took me to Berkeley Calif. to a store called the Berkeley Bowl where they have everything organic known to man.
Well they had a dairy section with cartons of eggs that I opened up looking for the perfect soft blue/green eggs, until I found the perfect colors.(be still my heart.)
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Now that you have been introduced to the new artistic endeavor of Fridgescaping, what do you think?

Next time you clean out your refrigerator, will you think outside the box and add some pretty bowls and containers in the mix? Try it I think you will like it!!

Leave a comment to tell me what little pretties you put in your refrigerator to hold everyday foods? I love new inspiration and so do my other readers!!

“Enjoy the Process” Of:

Fridgescaping

Kathysue

To Help With Your Fridgescaping:

Be sure to sign up for the Container store giveaway HERE!