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Bedroom selections and finishes.

3 years is plenty long of living with the mattress on the floor, graffiti on the walls and a changing table in the corner.
It’s way past due for us to get our act together and create a grown up bedroom.

The room has transformed in to a color scheme of navy, green, white, gold and wood tones.
My sweet mom drove up from Vegas to help take over DIY’ing the bed, pillows and curtains. To say she is amazingly talented is an understatement.
I finally have momentum behind the room and baby it feels good!

Upholstered wing bed (inspired by Williams Sonoma Presidio Bed): 19% D.I.Y., 81% D.I.M. (Do It Mom).
Leaning floor mirror: Design Inspiration-Room and Board, DIY’d by Dennis.
Curtain Rod: West Elm
Navy Fabrics: Fabric.com / Green Velvet: Home Fabrics
Chandelier: School House Electric
Bedside Tables: Garage sale find, then painted green.
Bedding: School House Electric
Stencil: Stencils Online, Inspired by: Dwell Wallpaper.

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Reducing allergens in your home.

18 Jul Leave a Comment

*I am a Filtrete Brand blogger ambassador and was compensated for this post. All opinions and selection of additional products used in this project are my own.*

This season has been BRUTAL on my allergies.
I think I sneezed at least 30 times in a half-hours time at my son’s game.
Any my eyes…don’t even get me started on those. I’m about to scratch them right out they itch so bad.
My 3 year old told me my eyes were “bleeding” the other day. Of course they weren’t but they were completely red, swollen and bloodshot from allergies.
Luckily I have a couple weapons in my back pocket when it comes to minimizing allergens.
The first is my trusty neti pot which I use religiously morning and night. If you don’t know what one is, Google it.

The second thing that’s really important is using the Filtrete Ultra Allergen Reduction Filter.

I know what you’re thinking…you’re being sponsored to say that. It could be a total placebo effect but I honestly believe it helps improve our indoor air. Filtrete air filters help reduce allergens such as pollen, dust and mold spores in your home’s air just by running your heater or air conditioner. With homes becoming more energy efficient they are also becoming traps for pollutants. Did you know indoor air quality can be 2 to 5 times worse than outdoor air quality?

Here’s a side by side shot of our old air filter compared with the new.

It’s probably one of the cleaner air filters we’ve pulled because we use our heater/air conditioner least in the spring but none the less, you can still see the amount of dust and crud that gets trapped in a filter which you could otherwise be breathing. Uh, no thank you.

The other benefit of regularly changing your air filters is that it helps capture some of the dust in your home.

Read more about Filtrete Air Filters on their site, Facebook and Twitter.

My new fave mascara.

16 Jul Leave a Comment

You’ve probably gathered that I’m no fashionista.
Having 3 men under my supervision has depleted any time I have to play dress up, curl my hair or doll myself up everyday.
The one thing I am particular about is makeup. I look like the walking dead without it.
If it’s just a quick trip to the store I might gamble and think I can go incognito with just a hat but I always seem to run in to someone and regret that decision.
I can’t live without my foundation…not a lot…just to even out my tone…never leave home without it.

The latest makeup craze…it’s all about the eyelashes. Some look great but some are just way too fake for my liking.
I’ve considered eyelash extensions but let’s face it…I’m lazy, would miss my next appt, then have tini-broken lashes.
I was recently invited to a makeup party and was introduced to my new favorite mascara.
It’s called 3D Fiber Lashes by Younique and it’s pretty awesome.
Here’s how my lashes normally look with my grocery store mascara (major airbrushing included):

Check out the difference with the 3D Fiber Lashes:

The 3DFiber Lashes comes with two applicators…

You first apply the Transplanting Gel (which is pretty much black mascara). Next you apply the Natural Fibers (which is fibers made from green tea). Last, you apply one more coat of the Transplanting Gel. Voila! Super long, super thick lashes. No, like they made a SERIOUS difference.

I’m not making any money by plugging Younique…I’m just in love with this stuff people and I wanted to share it with you. I am hosting an online party with my new friend Brooke who writes the popular blog: Mom Explores Michigan who also fell so in love with it that she is now selling it.
You buy, I get mascara.
So buy away, but no pressure (maybe just a little).

Go here to see more.

Bedroom selections and finishes.

Reducing allergens in your home.

My new fave mascara.

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