Dear Subscriber,
Happy Holidays! I cannot
believe the holiday season is upon us. October was a
wet month, but a busy one. I know everyone is preparing
for the holidays, but keep in mind that if you are challenged
with a room and you need some fresh ideas or a one-day
makeover, now is the time. I enjoy those rooms that
are the most challenging. So don't hesitate to contact
me for the solutions to your decorating challenges.
Happy Holidays!
Shopping for the Holidays
Made Easy
I'm sure many of you have already started your holiday
shopping or are getting ready to. If you like to decorate
for the holidays or you are not sure what to give as
a gift, visit my website and click on accessories, there
are a few items available for sale I'm sure you or a
friend will enjoy.
Accessories...
Family Recipes For Sale
Outside of decorating, my next love is cooking. Over
the last year I have registered three recipes with the
Office of Copyright in Washington, DC. Two of these
recipes I am selling to the public, the other I intend
to mass produce and distribute as a frozen food product
hopefully over the next year. The two recipes currently
available to you are my fried eggplant and Italian meatball
recipes. Trust me when I say there are no others like
them. They are yummy. Visit my website and click on
recipes for more information.
Recipes....
Good Lighting is an Essential
Part of Your Decorating
Most of us don't realize how much light effects colors
and moods. Some easy tips on good lighting. 1. Place
lamps, fixtures so that there is no glare to disturb,
no dark areas to strain. 2. Every chair should have
a lamp next to it high enough to cast a glow over reading
material held in the lap. 3. If you use a table lamp,
the table plus the lamp base should total 39 to 42 inches
high. Measure 20 inches to one side from the center
of your reading material, then from here, measure 16
inches toward rear of chair. Place the lamp so that
center of the shade is just about this point, with base
in a direct line with shoulder. Shade should be at least
20" deep, 8.5" at the top, 20" at base.
4. If you use a floor lamp the height to the lower edge
of the shade should be between 47 and 49 inches. Measure
15" to one side from the center of your reading
material, 26" straight back to rear. Place lamp
so shade center is above this point. 5. If your walls
are dark, compensate with more and bigger lamps, brighter
bulbs. 6. Spotlight wall decor and special accessories
to accent them. Next month I will provide you with other
scenarios and the proper placement of lighting.
November Energy Saving
Tips
As winter causes the thermostat to drop, consider the
following energy saving tips to keep your home running
efficiently.
Insulate all attic areas
and walls.
Insulate around electrical outlets with approved insulation
materials.
Use your air conditioning sparingly. Open the windows
at night to cool the house down.
Put an approved insulating blanket around your water
heater.
Weather-strip all doors and windows. Be sure to occasionally
ventilate the entire home.
Turn your thermostat down (up in the summer) when you
aren't at home.
Consider deciduous trees and shrubs which allow sun
on your home in the winter and offer shade in the summer.
And don't forget to stock up on the hot chocolate and
marshmallow.
Why fight the crowds
in the malls for ordinary gifts?
This year, do your holiday shopping in a beautiful atmosphere,
with gift choices that will fit any budget and be destined
to please. Original art work and fine crafts make special,
much-appreciated gifts. From November 17th through December
31st the Riverfront Renaissance Center (RRCA) for the
arts located on 22 North High Street, in Millville,
NJ will stock both galleries with original paintings,
prints, note cards, photography, glass, fabric, wood,
pottery, leather ornaments, jewelry, and walking canes.
We will feature over 25 artists and artisans from around
the region-many of whom have never before shown their
work in Millville - in a very affordable price range
starting at only $15 The RRCA's Gift M "Art"
can help you make this Holiday season very special.
Absolute Living Today is donating her time to decorate
and set displays for the event. Stop by and visit and
enjoy a few hours shopping.
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