Posted by samantha on Apr 23, 2014 in What I Think
My puppy Piper is an enoculator.
She likes to remove the eyes from her toys.
But not only has she removed the eyes, whether stitched, plastic, or printed, she gnaws them off and proceeds to pull the stuffing out through the holes where the eyeballs used to be.
At first it was really hilarious to watch the process take place, but as she got several months older, it took even less and less time to remove the eyes and pull out the stuffed animals’ innards.
Now we have a stash of a pterodactyl, shark, pig, cow and cartoon helicopter, all of which have no eyes.
After a “Criminal Minds” marathon I’m concerned my 10-month-old puppy may be on her way to completing the serial killer trifecta.
And yet, she’s so darn cute! Let’s just hope she limits her victims to fluffy toys….
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Posted by samantha on Apr 21, 2014 in What I Think
I’m not sure when this began. It’s just another one of my idiosyncrasies, like always saying “Kyrie Eleison” [Greek: “Lord, have mercy”] on the third recitation in Mass.
Or singing a particular song when ordering from a specific fast food place.
In any case, there are three things that I can’t leave the house without, and it isn’t what you think.
1. Wedding ring
2. Earrings
3. Mascara
Before I got married there were only two items, of course. And my husband despairs that I never worry too much about having my phone nearby. (It is often in another room, and I have to run to that room to answer it.)
Still, I always have these three things on when I leave the house or intend to be seen by someone. If I don’t have one of things, I have a feeling of incompleteness. Now, that doesn’t mean I can’t tackle tasks or go on with my day, but I just feel, well, not at my best.
This means I typically keep a spare pair of earrings and a second tube of mascara in my purse, just in case.
So if you ever see me without these three things, you can bet I wasn’t planning on leaving the house, because I would rather go out with freshly washed, wet hair than not have my fair eyelashes tinted.
Or I was running really late, because I am perpetually running late. Another reason I keep back-ups in my purse.
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Posted by samantha on Apr 21, 2014 in What I've Done
It’s always exciting to see the fruits of your labor ready for viewing, and the new posts for City Tile’s website are no exception.
Here’s the latest posts:
Buying Carpet – Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck
Capet has advantages over other styles of flooring because it offers comfort, warmth, sound canceling, and color. But when buying carpet, what do you need to look for to really get the most bang for your buck?
Don’t skimp on padding. It provides a necessary foundation including support, strength, and cushioning. It can help regulate the temperature in your home and lengthen the life of your carpet.
The Carpet and Rug Institute recommends a 7/16-inch padding with 6 pounds of density per cubic feet to support cut pile or cut loop carpeting. For Berber or thin loop rugs, look for a 3/8-inch pad or thinner, with 8 pounds of density per cubic foot [source: Carpet and Rug Institute].
Carpet comes in a variety of types including plush, Saxony, Berber, textured and frieze. These terms apply to its pile, which is the surface you see, created from yarn tufts that are either folded over into loops, cut straight across, or both.
Each has it’s own look, but your main concern is how your lifestyle will be affected by the carpet type. Sure the plush, thick pile will be great under your toes, but it will show foot track and wear differently than a shorter, stiffer pile.
Give some thoughts on where the carpeting will be going and how much it will need to stand up to. Then you can begin looking at the price range that fits your budget.
Carpet doesn’t have to be expensive to be luxurious, but you should not opt for something cheap to simply save money. Consider the replacement cost on a lower priced, but shorter lifespan pile carpet. Would you save money long-term by going with a more durable choice?
Children and pets could be incentives to look at stain resistant or repellant carpets as well.
While a neutral shade may be the choice for many carpet buyers, you don’t have to settle for sandy taupes or “greige”. If you want your carpet to be a focal point for the room, there are tons of options of color, pattern, and texture. [http://www.citytile.net/buying-carpet-getting-bang-buck/]
Trendy Décor Updates, Built to Last by City Tile
Looking to renovate your home this spring? There are several things you should know, including what you may need to budget and what trends are growing in popularity for 2014.
According to Mortgage and Real Estate News, the average cost of a kitchen renovation is $21,822. For a bathroom that number comes in at $10,042.
Before renovating you MUST determine whether you are making changes to add functionality or to add appeal. This will determine the level or renovation you are undertaking. If you want to update your kitchen to make it more to your individual tastes, painting the cabinets, changing hardware and only replacing your linoleum with a tiled floor may do the trick at a lower cost than ripping out all the countertops and cabinetry.
However, if you have no pantry and no storage in your kitchen, or if you want to expand the room you live in so much of time, then a full renovation may be in order to make your life more comfortable.
One on-trend update is a backsplash in a popular color such as sage green, golden apricot or dark plum.
Lighting through chandeliers, studio lights or even running through the cabinets are also being seen more and more. If you are looking for a smaller change, add more architectural fixtures over existing lighting casings.
With bathrooms, the uncluttered, minimalist feel is the up-to-date look. Think warm woods, sleek metallics, and cool marbles and tiling. If zen is your trend, you can look to the Japanese gardens for inspiration with colors and function.
However, if minimal is a little too, well, minimal for you, that’s okay. Imagine a space that is more like a spa, with plush towels, flattering lighting and relaxing benches or large tubs. This update has been added to bathrooms across the country.
In any case, City Tile has everything you need to get your house closer to the home of your dreams! [http://www.citytile.net/trendy-decor-updates-built-last-city-tile/]
Of course you can ALWAYS check out CityTile.net to see what new stuff I’ve got going up on flooring, home renovations and expert advice.
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At first it was really hilarious to watch the process take place, but as she got several months older, it took even less and less time to remove the eyes and pull out the stuffed animals’ innards.
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