Flaunt it Friday 199!

Wow, it's the 199th Flaunt it Friday!  Do you think I should stop keeping track??  Maybe I should do something exciting for the 200th... hmmm. :)

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Flaunt it Friday 198!

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It's already time to party again?!

Happy Friday, friends! :)

Flaunt it Friday 197!

Hey there, party animals.  What's shakin'?

Before we get to our party I want to make sure you saw my story about how I healed my sprained foot naturally.  You may not have a sprain but if you're wanting to use more natural products for you and your family and get rid of chemicals in your home you should read this.  I am not trying to sell you anything, don't worry.

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How I Healed my Sprained Foot Naturally

Hiya friends!

Today it is supposed to get up to 58 degrees!!!!  This is a major heatwave for someone who is living in the longest and coldest winter ever.  That's the good news, the bad news is that Wednesday, which also happens to be my birthday, it is supposed to snow, AGAIN!  Omgoodness, I hope the weather man is so totally wrong on that one.

Anywho, I have sort of a random topic today but it's something I want to share in the hopes that I can help someone.

Last summer my boys and I were heading out to the pool.  I put on my favorite flip-flops and stepped out of my house into the garage, as I came down the step I stepped right on a big old rock from one of the boys "rock collections" which was conveniently placed at the bottom of the step.  I rolled my ankle really bad and darn near fell on my face.  I said some choice words but managed to keep them in my head and let out a few mumbled groans.

Oh man, it HURT.

It hurt really bad.

Since we were on the way to the pool and the boys were so excited I toughed it out.  I figured it couldn't be too bad of an injury because I could still walk with some really attractive limping swagger.  Off to the pool we went.

Fast forward to a few months later.  My foot was still pretty darn sore. It hurt all the time but worse when I was standing or walking.  I had started to wear tennis shoes all the time to help support it.  This was a big deal to me in the middle of summer.  Wearing sneakers all the time was a pain.  I absolutely hate wearing socks in the summer, it makes me so hot, I just wanted to wear my beloved flip-flops but they killed my foot. I know it's a first world problem but it sucked nonetheless.

I finally went to the doctor for it, she said nothing was broken, just a muscle strain/sprain, take ibuprofen, wear supportive shoes.  DUH.  I  knew all of this and had been doing it already.  And, I really didn't want to spend the rest of my life eating ibuprofen every day.

Exercising and cute high heels were out of the question, I couldn't put any real pressure on my foot that came from jumping, running, even speed walking was painful.  I hated it because I wanted to run around with my boys but I could only limp around quick for a few minutes at a time.

My foot was so out of whack that it could predict the weather.  I knew when it was going to rain because my foot would start hurting worse hours before the rain started.  (while this was convenient for weather forecasting, it wasn't worth the pain)

I thought I was going to have to live with a messed up foot forever.  I felt like I had an old lady foot on my thirty-something body.  It really stunk.

This winter I started looking for home remedies and came across essential oils.  I found a large community online of folks that use essential oils (EOs) and many of them sell them too.  There was an oil for pretty much any ailment you had.

It sounded like a bunch of bologna.

But, people swore they worked and I was desperate.  I decided to give them a try for my old lady foot problem. There are 2 EO companies that people become distributors for which have very, very expensive oil, it scared me away.  Especially since I didn't know if it would work.

I was intrigued and starting researching these oils like crazy.  There are all kinds of essential oils out there but they vary in quality.  The kind you can buy in most stores are junk.  They are not pure and may only contain a very small percentage of the actual oil but lots of synthetic additives.  This kind won't help you.  The oils must be pure and high quality.

Then I found Spark Naturals. They sell high-quality, 100% pure oils at reasonable prices and have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.  I thought I'd give it a shot.

I bought Amend, which according to Spark Naturals is a blend of "corsican helichrysum, blue chamomile, blue tansy, roman chamomile, carrot seed, and French lavender. This is a great oil to soothe skin inflammation, sore joints, muscles, psoriasis, and eczema."

It is one of their most expensive blends at $24.99 for a 5ml.  Most of their 5 ml. oils are priced around $6-$10 for that size.  I decided it was worth a shot so I ordered.  After it quickly arrived I put a few drops on my foot. To my complete shock it started to feel better immediately.

It was weird.  

I was thinking "am I imagining this because I want it to work?  Is it one of those mind over matter things??  Am I going nuts?"

But I wasn't.  It worked.

The pain would come back so I'd put more Amend essential oil on and it'd be good again for a while.  I started using it on my foot every morning and night and whenever else it felt sore.  Just a few drops rubbed in was all I needed each time.  After about 6 weeks of pretty regular use the pain was gone.

GONE.

Mind. Blown.

I don't have to wear tennis shoes everyday anymore.  I can wear my beloved flip-flops again!!  (However, flip-flops are terrible for your feet and I am wearing them at my own risk per my doctor.)  I can also wear heels! (also terrible for your feet)  If I wear heels too long it will ache and I will put some oil on when I get home.  But other than that, my pain is gone and I don't have to use the oil anymore.

I was really amazed by the results and am have started to expand my essential oils.  After Amend worked so well I bought this little 4 pack of very versatile oils.  A deal at $19.99.


I have successfully used their peppermint oil to make headaches go away by rubbing it into my temples and neck and also inhaling the scent of it.  I have also used peppermint oil successfully for nausea and motion sickness. I just take several deep sniffs from the bottle and it helps me.  I've used Lavender (diluted with fractionated coconut oil) rubbed in my boys feet to help them sleep well.  I also rub it directly on mosquito bites to keep them from itching. I drop lemon in several homemade cleansers as it has antimicrobial properties and a great fresh scent.  I do the same with melaleuca.  These oils have so many more uses that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

I just ordered some of Spark Naturals LLP Allergy blend to see if it will help me with my crazy spring time allergies.  I will let you know how it works!

If you are looking for a healthier and more natural way to heal your body give Spark Natural essential oils a try.  I'm so glad I did.  I would love to hear your essential oil success stores or what you use them for.

When you place an order at Spark Naturals use "chic" at check out to receive a 10% discount on your order. This discount does not expire.

Although this post contains affiliate links, all opinions are 100% honest and mine!

 

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Décoration salon avec des accents en briques

Décoration salon avec des accents en briques

Des salons avec des murs en brique; c'est vraiment une question de créativité. En outre, vous ne devez pas craindre de l'expérimenter parce que vous serez en mesure d'obtenir un design unique . Un bon exemple des intérieurs qui ont des murs en briques.

Bien qu'il existe vraiment des maisons qui ont des murs de briques âgés et utilisés, il ya aussi des maisons qui ajoutent délibérément des touches de briques à certaines parties de l'intérieur. D'autres juste conservent le look des vieilles maisons, mais certaines ont choisi de placer un même dans les intérieurs modernes. Vous voulez voir à quel point a marché? Découvrez cette collection des salons avec des accents des murs en briques . Nous sommes sûr que vous allez adorer ça!

1. Décoration salon

Décoration salon

Image: Hybridostudio3d

Tellement beau ce salon avec le mur d'accent en briques gris juste derrière le canapé. Cela ajoute une touche de nature à ce salon moderne.

2. Salon

Salon

Image: My Design Review

Si vous regardez de près dans la structure de la maison, vous remarquerez qu'il est déjà âgé mais le design intérieur nous conduit à un scénario du présent avec des touches éclectiques.

3. Salon avec des murs en briques 

Salon avec des murs en briques

Image: Heather Garrett Design

L'éclairage du salon est un aspect précieux pour cet espace. Vous pouvez remarquer qu'il existe des différents types de lampes utilisées ici. 

4. Décor de salon

Décor de salon

Image: Matt Harrer Photography

L'éclaboussure sur le tapis dans des différentes couleurs donne un regard artistique sur le salon. Le mur de brique a également donné une personnalité unique à cet espace.

5. Conception salon

Conception salon

Image: My Design Review

Ce salon a l'air intéressant. A part l'utilisation des briques pour les murs menant à la cuisine et à la mezzanine, les tuyaux exposés semblent aussi unique. 

6. Murs de salon

Murs de salon

Image: Svetlana Nezus

Chic - c'est un mot que vous pouvez utiliser pour définir ce salon. La galerie sur le mur est fait de façon créative, plus les tissus colorés utilisé pour les oreillers et le bon travail de brique pour la cheminée. Juste parfaitement magnifique!

7. Salon design

Salon design

Image: Designed To Appeal

Les motifs géométriques pour le tapis et les taies d'oreiller ajoutent un look magnifique à cette salle de séjour. Il avait l'air bien, malgré le peu d'espace à cause des grandes fenêtres et l'éclairage suffisant.

8. Salon moderne

Salon moderne

Image: Green Couch Interior Design

Les murs en briques blancs apportent la luminosité de l'extérieur. Ce salon a rassemblé des éléments qui montrent le style de vie du propriétaire.

9. Décoration petit salon

Décoration petit salon

Image: Svetlana Nezus

Une maison de type studio avec une bonne répartition de l'espace et des meubles. Le mur de brique beige est un accent magnifique de la salle de séjour.

10. Meubles de salon classique

Meubles de salon classique

Image: Teri Fotheringham Photography

Intérieur classique avec des meubles classiques. Il semble même plus classique avec le mur de brique.

Flaunt it Friday 196!

Hey there, lovelies.

Did you see my Bigger Boy headboard tutorial??  It's a pretty easy project for those of you rookie DIYers.

I can't believe it's already Friday.  Let's Party!!!!!

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How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard. My Bigger Boy Room Headboard Tutorial

Hi there, friends!  I’m finally going to share how we made my son’s “Bigger Boy” bedroom headboard.  Bigger boy meaning that he’s not a tween but he’s also not a little guy moving out of his crib into a traditional “big boy” room.  This is one of my most favorite pieces that we’ve ever made.  It turned out exactly how I wanted, which doesn’t always happen in the world of DIY. 

I found some pics of beds I liked and then Mr. Chic and I came up with a plan to make a pallet-inspired headboard. I’m sure you’ve seen all kinds of pallet wood projects all over blogland.  I like the industrial, rustic and weathered look of pallet wood and I especially like the price.  (FREE!)  But, I was worried about what was in that free wood.  Some are chemically treated and some aren’t.  But if I find one that isn’t chemically treated how can I confirm what it has been used for?  I can’t?  Ok, then forget it.  My kiddo has allergies and I’m not going to stick his head next to a suspect pieces of wood that could’ve been carrying bags of fertilizer or cow manure.   Ok, I might be exaggerating but I ddn’t want to take any chances with my boy. If you want to use pallet wood just make sure you do your homework first. 

We splurged on new wood: 

·         2 untreated 4x4 posts

·         1 untreated 2x4 top support

·        10 untreated 1x6 face boards

·         1½” finish nails

·         4 4” bolt, lock washers, washer, nuts (to attach headboard to bed frame)

·         If including a light fixture

o   light

o   extension cord

o   light switch

o   wire nuts and electrical tape

Tools I used:

·         Mitre saw

·         Hammer

·         Tape measure

·         Electric sander

·         Glue

·         Speed square (important!)

·         If including a light:

o   Extension cord

o   Wire strippers / cutters

o   1½” spade bit for drill

To start we built an upside down U that would give us the legs and a frame to nail the face boards to.  For some reason we didn't get a pic of this but you can see the U shape in the pic below.

                                                                       

 I wanted the headboard to be tall and bold, so we cut the 4x4 at about 60 inches.

We cut the 2x4 top support to be as long as a twin bed is wide, 40 inches. That make sense?

Then we cut the 1x6 face boards so that about 3” of each 1x6 extends beyond each 4x4 post.  You can see how the face boards stick out past the posts in the pic below.

We sanded it all and followed with a mix of stains we’d used on other projects and really like. It’s quick and gives the wood a nice and rustic color.

First, we apply Minwax wood stain in Ebony, then quickly wipe it off.  

The same board gets Rustoleum wood stain in Sunbleached, and then quickly wiped off. This coat creates a grayish undertone making the darker stains appear less harsh.  

The final coat is Minwax wood stain English Chestnut, wipe it off and let it dry.

Working on the floor so it didn’t move a lot, we attached the 2x4 top support to each 4x4 post.  We used some blobs of glue, then drilled three pilot holes through the 2x4 and into the top of the 4x4 to prevent splitting. (We did this after we stained it but we had laid them all out first to see how they fit)

This gave us the upside down U the width of the twin bed. Being square isn’t critical at this point and it will be flimsy.

The next steps are where it’s hip to be square. (Those of you old enough to know Huey Lewis, I’m sorry – that song’s stuck in my head now too. Those of you too young to know Huey Lewis can Google it!).

Starting at the top of the upside down U, we ran a bead of glue along the 2x4. Using my speed square, I put finish nails in the first 1x6 face board, making sure there were three inches of face board extending beyond each post. I used the speed square to make sure it was square to EACH of the 4x4 posts.

that there is a speed square :)

Then, I glued and nailed the rest of the face boards to the frame using the speed square to attach each face board to each post.

It might seem like since we squared up the first board, we can just butt each new face board to that one and be square all the way down.

But remember, the leg posts aren’t square on the upside down U – so don’t forget it, or you’ll regret it.

Next, we let it air out for a couple days to let the stain smell go away. Then, we drilled through the 4x4 posts and attached the headboard to the bedframe with the nuts, washers and bolts.

Ours isn’t attached to the wall, but it’s heavy, so if your kids (or you) like to jump on the bed, you might want to use some L brackets to attach to the studs.

Here’s how we did the light.  We got this little beauty at Lowe's, this particular one is discontinued so I don't have a link for you.

Ours is an outdoor light meant to connect to an outdoor electrical box – so it didn’t have a way to be plugged in or anything to attach it indoors.

Here’s how we solved that:

I bought a lamp cord at Lowe’s – which is a cord with a plug on one end, and bare wires on the other.

I connected the cord to the light using wire nuts and wrapping the connections with electrical tape.

I drilled through the top of the headboard, and since there was no way to connect the light to the headboard (it’s designed to connect to an electrical box), I drilled a hole in the middle of a scrap piece of 1x4 and attached it to the back of the headboard with a couple of screws.

It looks janky, but who’s gonna see it, right?

Then, I drilled a hole at the bottom of the headboard for the cord to run back through the front – where little chic could easily turn the light on and off when he wanted. (As you can see it got scraped up a little bit but this part is hidden by the mattress so I haven't gotten around to touching it up yet.)

I attached an in-line light switch following instructions on the Family Handyman website.

And that was it. We got a simple, industrial, non-chemically treated headboard that our son can use to read by before he goes to bed each night. Let us know if you build something similar! 

 

Superbes salons avec des motifs noirs

Superbes salons avec des motifs noirs

Quand on pense à touts les salons que nous avons vu, c'est un peu rare de voir un salon qui se concentre davantage sur la couleur noire. Ils disent que le noir est une couleur du deuil ou de la mort , et pas vraiment pour les salles de séjour. Mais bon, le noir est une couleur préférée pour les meubles et les décors modernes et contemporains. C'est un peu bizarre, vous ne pensez pas?

Les prochaines superbes salles de séjour avec des des motifs noirs vont nous montrer à quel point le noir est aimé par les designers et les décorateurs, anciens ou nouveaux, traditionnels ou modernes. La collection que nous avons des murs d'accent noir, le mobilier noir et le décor et les luminaires noirs! Faites un tour à notre collection.

1. Décoration salon

Décoration salon

Image: Elad Gonen & Zeev Beech

Regardez comment il est superbe ce premier échantillon que nous avons. Le fond d'écran a été spécialement conçu pour cet espace - il semble magnifique avec le mobilier.

2. Salon

Salon

Image: Atmosphere Interior Design

Regardez la petite garniture noire dans ce salon! Du mobilier aux coussins, des stickers muraux à la cheminée.

3. Décor de salon

Décor de salon

Image: Kelly Hoppen

Le concepteur a fait un excellent travail dans ce mélange et en assortissant cet espace de vie. Nous aimons la façon dont le coin noir correspondait à la chaise d'appoint bronzée imprimée.

4. Idée déco salon

Idée déco salon

Image: LDA Architects

Aimeriez-vous avoir la jolie pièce en dessus de la cheminée?

5. Meubles de salon

Meubles de salon

Image: Robert Granoff

Nous aimons cette image; un décor de mur placé près de la fenêtre où l'on peut voir un gratte-ciel .

6. Salon design

Salon design

Image: Tracy Topham Interior Design

La façon dont le créateur a joué avec les couleurs noir et blanc semble sure fantastique! Bien que le canapé est un peu beige déjà, il est définitivement en dehors à cause du mur noir.

7. Décoration salle de séjour

Décoration salle de séjour

Image: Leicht USA

Nous aimons vraiment ce genre de salons qui a une vue panoramique sur l'endroit. Tout comme celui-ci, le fond semble comme un jardin fascinant.

8. Murs de salon

Murs de salon

Image: Usona

Nous aimons les murs rayés qui correspondent aux couleurs des chaises mignonnes.

9. Salon moderne

Salon moderne

Image: Minimalisti

L'ensemble est presque noir, sauf pour les murs et le sol! Bien que cette salle est à peu près près de la vie moderne, nous l'espérons, il y avait plus de couleurs.

10. Salon contemporain

Salon contemporain

Image: Davens07

Aimez-vous les panneaux de bois noir derrière la télévision? C'est bien parce qu'ils donnent un peu de sensation orientale à ce salon!

Vidéo: Superbes salons avec des motifs noirs

Belles décorations salons à thème blanc

Belles décorations salons à thème blanc 

Aujourd'hui, nous vous montrons 10 beaux salons à thème blanc qui vont nous montrer combien cette couleur est utilisée. Non seulement pour les salons de notre liste aujourd'hui , mais dans toutes les autres pièces de la maison - la cuisine est le meilleur exemple, puis vient la salle à manger, et même la chambre à coucher! les salles de bains peuvent être aussi être un exemple car la plupart des toilettes et salles de bains que nous avons vu, en particulier dans les hôtels sont blancs!

Ces beaux salons blancs comprennent tous les différents styles que nous connaissons, moderne, contemporain, éclectique, chic, classique et même une touche de classique! Le design des chambres peut être différent, le mobilier peut varier en formes et tailles, mais à coup sûr de quelque chose, ces salons sont aussi fascinants!

1. Conception salon moderne en blanc

Décoration salon

Image: Marie Burgos Design

En première ligne est un charmant salon blanc! Le designer utilise un mobilier moderne et un décor pour accentuer cet espace!

2. Salon

Salon

Image: Tara Seawright Interiors

Un autre exemple d'une maison près de la plage! Le blanc est une belle couleur utilisée pour la majorité des maisons que nous connaissons parce que cette couleur fait ressortir la beauté de la couleur ou un thème que vous vouliez pour vos espaces!

3. Décoration salon

Décor de salon

Image: Huisstyling

C'est un salon où la conception traditionnelle rencontre des meubles de style vintage moderne!

4. Idée déco salon

Idée déco salon

Image: Patrick Sutton Interior Design

Cette maison est conçu où un petit coin salon a été placé entre deux salles à manger. Un endroit confortable pour la lecture!

5. Salon moderne

Meubles de salon

Image: Elad Gonen & Zeev Beech

Vous aimez un salon énorme? L'ajout de la bonne quantité de meubles va certainement faire d'une pièce aussi superbe que cela!

6. Salon design

Salon design

Image: Naker Decor

C'est un grand salon car le concepteur et le propriétaire ont réussi à combiner deux ensembles de zones de sièges dans un petit espace. L'ajout du décor joli et moderne fait de cette pièce plus lumineuse!

7. Décoration salle de séjour

Décoration salle de séjour

Image: Schappacher White Ltd.

En utilisant des oreillers rayés et des tables centrales et de chevet font un tas de texture dans cette salle. Remarquez comment le tapis 

est mignon.

8. Murs de salon

Murs de salon

Image: Jamison Howard

C'est une maison toute blanche qui semble magnifique quand elle est associé avec le bronze et quelques garnitures en noir.

9. Décor de salon

Salon moderne

Image: A Beach Cottage

10. Salon contemporain

Salon contemporain

Image: Claudia Lujan Interiors

Ce salon moderne est un excellent exemple de la façon dont l'espace ressemble dans les parties d'étiquette noir ou quelque chose de ce genre - quelque chose que vous semble de voir que dans les films!

Vidéo: Belles décorations salons à thème blanc