What to Do with the Old Mascara
It’s simple – keep the brush and wash it well. If you really like it, you can use it with your new mascara. Or you can brush your eyebrows with it and split mat eyelashes in order to achieve the perfect look.
What to Do with the Old Eye Shadows
Girls, who enjoy creating different stuff, will be more than happy to learn that the old eye shadows are ideal for drawing on paper, wood and even jewellery.
What to Do with the Old Eye Pencils
The dry eye pencil can be used as a regular one. For example, you can write a note directly on the surface of your fridge. Don’t worry, it will easily come off. The old eye pencils are also useful during home remodelling, because you can mark corners, walls, etc. with it.
What to Do with the Old Body Lotions and Face Creams
Use them for cleaning leather clothes and accessories, such as boots, gloves, jackets and so on. All you should do is rub the product in and let it dry. Wipe off the leftovers and you will be amazed by the gorgeous look of your leather items.
What to Do with the Old Nail Polishers
Put your imagination to work and paint different shapes on several inexpensive glasses using the old nail polishers. You can fix the decoration with clearcoat. Nail polishers can be used for colouring not only glasses but keys, jewellery boxes, frames and so on.
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This cosy-looking armchair was created by the Polish designer Aga Brzostek and its best feature is the integrated blanket. Undoubtedly, this is the perfect solution for cold winter nights, because you can cuddle comfortably in the soft knitted blanket no matter what the weather outside is.
Comfort and warmth were the two factors, which inspired the Polish designer and this is how she came up with the idea for this creative piece of furniture. It will make your home look even cosier than before.
The two-in-one chair is ideal for reading, watching TV and napping. Just make sure to make a schedule for using it, because every family member will want to spend the cold nights cuddling in the fluffy blanket.
If you provide the needed conditions, some spring flowers can grow inside your home even if outside is still snowing. Such flowers are hyacinths, primroses, tulips, crocuses, daffodils, snowdrops and even May-lilies. Other plants, such as azalea and cyclamen, remind us of spring with their bright colours.
The following tips will help you with the process of growing spring flowers in winter:
- Regularly clean the faded blossoms of the azalea, in order to make space for the new ones.
- The room, in which the hyacinth is growing, should be ventilated every day, because the flower loves the fresh air. Besides that, the pot should have a sunny spot, where the hyacinth will get its needed daily dose of sunlight.
- If you want to enjoy the primrose’s blossoms longer, you will have to keep it an a low pot and water it on a regular basis.
- Not a lot of people are familiar with the fact, that it is possible to grow snowdrops on the balcony, despite the cold weather outside. If you want to try this idea out, you can plant the snowdrops in a small wooden box. Make sure to nurture them regularly once they start growing. Don’t worry about the low temperatures outside, because the flowers won’t be damaged.
- Nowadays, you can find May-lilies in many flower shops. The May-lily likes sunny places, fresh air and not very high room temperatures. If you have small children or pets at home, you should be extra careful, because the May-lily is poisonous.
- Another good idea for brightening your home during winter, is to make your own amazing flower arrangements. Martha Stewart has several marvellous suggestions, which you can check out here.
Enjoy the bright and beautiful colours of spring flowers!
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When I moved into my first apartment separate from parents and roommates I was very happy decorating it, buying furniture and accessories, making it my own special place. What I didn’t know then, was that not everything that looks good is easy to clean and maintain. So, if you’re about to get a place of your own, there are few things to consider if you don’t want to be a slave to housekeeping.
Hints for Cleaning and Maintenance of Your Home
- Don’t take too massive furniture. Huge sofa sure looks great and comfortable, but when it comes to thorough cleaning and you want to move it to clean the carpet or floor underneath you will understand that moving it is not an easy task. There are many different models of couches that are both light and comfortable.
- Don’t place carpets in every room. Carpets give your home great warming appearance, but, let’s admit it – they are taking too much effort to maintain. If you want your carpet to be clean you will have to vacuum it every week and wash it every month, otherwise carpets get that worn and scruffy look that none of us likes. Not to mention the stains and spills – if you don’t remove them right after they are made it’s getting really hard to remove them without professional help. Small rug in living room and a carpet on bedroom’s floor is enough.
- Choose right type of upholstery – there are some fabrics that are very easy to maintain, and some that are impossible to clean. When buying upholstered furniture and curtains look carefully the labels – there should be information for the fabric. Ask the shop assistants which upholstery is easy to maintain.
- Don’t buy tons of small accessories and decorations. They are really cute, but usually accumulate a lot of dust and you will have to spare plenty of time cleaning them.
- Don’t put many open shelves – they also accumulate dust easily. Take chest of drawers instead – there will be enough room for sundries and other small stuff and it will be easy for you to tidy up the rooms.
- Get a big wardrobe. Even if you don’t have so many clothes there are things that you’re not using very often such as suitcases, travelling bags etc. You can all these stuff inside when you don’t need them, especially if you don’t have a closet at your new home.
- At last, but not least – do not put wallpapers. Wallpapers are much harder to maintain than painted walls, and often get darken and absorb odors easy. Painted walls are not hard to clean and if you get bored with the look of a room you just have to change the colors.
In my experience these are the basic things that usually take time and effort to maintain. Of course, you will still have to clean your home, but it will be easier if you take these suggestions in mind.
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During winter time people often rearrange their wardrobes to find a place for all the thick winter clothes, which usually take a lot of space. Most of the times when you do this, you find some old sweaters, which you haven’t worn for ages and even hardly remember. But don’t throw them away, because they are still very useful – you can upcycle them in so many interesting and creative things for the home.
Here are 10 brilliant DIY ideas for reusing old sweaters:
Cup Warmers
In the cold days of January one of your best friends is the hot cup of tea. If you want to keep the heath for longer, you can make a cute cup warmer from the sleeve of an old sweater.
Pillowcase
The rest of the sweater can be used for making decorative pillowcases. If you have enough time and yarn, you can even create a cover for a whole sofa.
Coasters
Another brilliant DIY idea is to make cup coasters – just cut out circles, squares or any other shapes from the old sweater and then sew the edges with a thread, so they won’t loosen with time.
Jewellery
Leftover yarn can be your basic material for creating different pieces of jewellery – bracelets, earrings, brooches and others.
Handbag
If you have already used the sleeves and are wondering what to do with the rest of the sweater, you can turn it into a beautiful handbag. Decide what size will best suit your needs and then choose the type of straps you want – wooden, metal, plastic or yarn.
Wreath
One of the most beautiful ways for reusing old sweaters is to turn them into a yarn wreath. You can easily do it yourself and bring a fresh touch in your home. It’s up to you to decide, if you are going to hang the wreath on a wall or the front door. You can make a yarn wreath for different occasions, such as Christmas, St. Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween and so on.
Pot Covers
Are your pots brown, boring and not matching your home décor at all? Now you change that by knitting pot covers from the old yarn. Actually, these covers can also be used for pencil holders, vases, bottles, etc.
Gift Wrapping
Instead of buying expensive gift wrapping paper, you can make your gifts unique by using yarn from old sweaters. Such a gift will bring a smile on the face of any person.
Pompoms
These fluffy balls are very simple to make and afterwards you can use them for so many things – decoration, garlands, bookmarks, flowers and so on.
Decoration
Old sweaters can also be used for decorating purposes. You can’t even imagine what beautiful things you can create just with little bit of yarn, some balloons and glue.
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There is nothing more inspiring than a smile on the face of a little child. These men made the stay of the young patients in Pittsburgh’s Hospital less stressful and for this I truly respect them. Hope that more people will be inspired by this story and make their own act of kindness.
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#1. Evoke Mio by Orla Kelly from Pure
This radio is a 100% beauty. Its name is Evoke Mio and it is a design by Orla Kelly from Pure. I cannot say anything else but … amazing. This cute vintage design in a combination with its latter’s slate-grey Abacus print took my breath away the first time when I saw it. So, I remain speechless in front this beautiful creation. Some of its features are – OLED display, sleep timer, MP3 input, alarm, 30 presets, FM/DAB/DAB+ radio, etc.
#2. Roberts Solar DAB2 Radio by John Lewis
Believe it or not this dab radio can be turned on with the power of the sun. When the sun comes out and it shows its rays, then this radio start playing. Moreover, the sun not only turns the radio on, but charges its 3 rechargeable AA batteries, as well. How amazing is this, right? The features of this radio include mp3 input, 1 preset, 3 solar rechargeable batteries, FM/DAB radio and a LCD display.
#3. Polka Pot by Emma Bridgewater
Last but definitely not least I want to introduce to you another beautiful vintage radio design by Emma Bridgewater. It’s name is “Polka Pot” and my friends from My Cleaners in West Kensington are in love with it. This time Emma Bridgewater or also known as the queen of crockery has created a real treasure with incredible vintage retro look. This DAB radio must be purchased by everyone with a good taste for such things. The features – Mp3 Input, LCD screen, 10 presets, iPod/iPad/iPhone dock, FM/DAB+ radio, dual alarm, 20W.
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