COURAGEOUS DESIGNS

Wonderful Inspiration for stylish, Romantic Beds from House Beautiful.

2014-01-07T13:49:00.001-05:00

I just love these wonderful ideas from House Beautiful. I hope you do too.

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Nautical Living Room - MyHomeIdeas.com

2012-10-16T16:06:00.001-04:00

I love this living Room.
Nautical Living Room - MyHomeIdeas.com

This living room combines traditional coastal style with modern building sensibilities: glass panels at the base of the windows open like trapdoors to admit a breeze. Two built-in sofas were reupholstered in blue and accented with striped pillows. (Photo: Tria Giovan)

Thrifty Decor Chick

2012-10-06T17:36:00.001-04:00

I occasionally share blogs I follow and felt I should share this on. This Chick has been busy. I wish I was that Industrious.
Thrifty Decor Chick

Farm Fresh Kitchens

2012-08-12T08:41:00.001-04:00

You can have a Farm Fresh kitchen no matter where you live. Look at this article from Southern Living for wonderful inspiration.
Farm Kitchen Remodeling Ideas - Southern Living

I Love Scentsy

2012-06-29T11:09:00.001-04:00

If you love Scentsy, you are going to love my friend Rhonda Lyles ' new website .

Scentsy is a great way to get the benefit of scented candles without the danger of an open flame. These are scented wax cubes that are melted in beautiful holders that use the heat of a light bulb to melt the wax and release the scent.

They have so many scents to choose from it may be difficult to make up your mind which one you want, so get them all. They also have a wonderful line of shower gels so you can "wear" your favorite Scentsy scent.

You can also host a Scentsy party in your home or business through my good friend Rhonda Lyles and get tons of free products and prizes. Rhonda's contact information is on her website

I hope you will visit her site and see if Scentsy is for you. Have fun shopping, that's what I'll be doing

Michelle Obama's Kitchen Garden Advice from American Grown on ELLEDECOR.com

2012-06-15T12:49:00.001-04:00

Michelle Obama is a great inspiration for the people of The United States.

Michelle Obama's Kitchen Garden Advice from American Grown on ELLEDECOR.com

Philippe Le Manach of Accents of France on ELLE DECOR

2012-06-15T12:38:00.001-04:00

Philippe Le Manach, owner of Accents of France in Tarzana, California has a great sense of style.

Philippe Le Manach of Accents of France on ELLE DECOR

Wondeful Things in Central New Jersey

2012-06-08T16:06:00.002-04:00

I came across this link to Central New Jersey a few days ago. There are so many wonderful things to do there as it relates to Courageous Designs.

There is the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum in New Brunswick. The Center for Latino Arts & Culture at Rutgers University also in New Brunswick. The New Brunswick Cultural Center in New Brunswick. The Raice Cultural Center in New Brunswick. The Alfa Art Gallery in New Brunswick. King Wood Art in Monroe. Through the Moongate in Highland Park. The Arts Guild New Jersey in Rahway. coLAB Arts in New Brunswick.

And if that wasn't enough there is also Museum of the American - Hungarian Foundation in New Brunswick. Sperry Observatory in Cranford. Rutgers Geology Museum in New Brunswick. Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium in North Branch. Robert A. Schommer Observatory in Piscataway. The Model Railroad Club in Union. The Rutgers Gardens in New Brunswick. The Children’s Museum of Somerset County in Bridgewater.

There are also many wonderful Historical Sites and tours to go on. You can see how people lived in the 18th and 19th centuries at the East Jersey Olde Towne Village located in Piscataway. You can see beautiful period furniture and historical architectural details at the Cornelius Low House located in Piscataway.

Built in 1741 as the home of a wealthy merchant of Dutch ancestry, this two-story stone house is now the Middlesex County Museum, presenting changing exhibits about state and local history, with related school, outreach, and public programs. There are too many places to go into full detail here are a few. Bucceleuch Mansion - New Brunswick. Oak Tree Pond Historic Park - Edison. Old Colonial Cemetery - Metuchen. Saint Peters Church - Perth Amboy. Bill of Rights Arch Public Square - Perth Amboy. Metlar - Bodine House - Piscataway . Ferry Slip - Perth Amboy. The Buckelew House - Jamesburg. Edison Memorial Tower and Menlo Park Museum - Edison. Kearny Cottage - Perth Amboy. The Cranbury Museum - Cranbury. The Cranbury History Center - Cranbury. The Cranbury Inn - Cranbury. East Brunswick Museum - East Brunswick. New Jersey Museum of Agriculture - New Brunswick. Rockingham State Historical Site - Kingston. The Proprietary House - Perth Amboy. Drake House Museum - Plainfield. Liberty Hall Museum - Union. Longstreet Farm - Holmdel. Miller-Cory House Museum - Westfield. Vietnam Era Educational Center - Holmdel. There are so many other places it is too voluminous to mention them all.

I am going to start planning my vacation now. I can't wait to see these exciting places in Central New Jersey.

Bedroom Makeovers from RealSimple

2012-04-30T21:14:00.001-04:00

Wonderful bedroom Makeovers RealSimple.

Bedroom Makeovers | RealSimple.com

8 Whimsical Garden Party Supplies from Real Simple

2012-04-26T12:02:00.001-04:00

It is the time of year for Spring Garden Parties. When it is not too hot or too cold outside.
Real Simple provides 8 whimsical garden party supplies to make your party a memorable one.
8 Whimsical Garden Party Supplies | RealSimple.com

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Upholstery Cleaning in Austin

2012-04-23T14:03:00.000-04:00

For my readers in Austin Texas and the Austin area, Do you have problems finding a good upholstery cleaner? I would like to recommend The Steam Team. This wonderful company offers true steam cleaning with the expertise that goes with it.

They will test your fabric to make sure it is safe to clean, so you don't have to worry about your upholstery. Different fabrics require different care so their experts will give you recommendations on how to best clean your upholstery. Their price will reflect the the ease of cleaning. The more complicated the price will be slightly higher.

Let The Steam Team protect your upholstery with round rock tx upholstery cleaning.

Habitually Chic®: Tulip Time

2012-04-10T08:49:00.001-04:00

It is that wonderful time of the year when tulips are blooming. Just beautiful Heather. Thanks for sharing.
Habitually Chic®: Tulip Time

Interior Designer Albert Hadley’s Interiors and Quotes on ELLEDECOR.com

2012-04-09T14:24:00.001-04:00

Interior Designer Albert Hadley passed away on March 30, 2012. He was 91. His great inspiration will be missed.
Interior Designer Albert Hadley’s Interiors and Quotes on ELLEDECOR.com

Easter is Here, OH NO!

2012-04-03T14:59:00.000-04:00

Oh my goodness but it's almost Easter. Where did the time go. I have not done any easter shopping. This was me a few days ago. I was in a tizzy because I let yet another Holiday slip upon me with out any planning. I was in panic mode. I knew most of the department stores would be "shopped over" leaving little in the way of nice gifts for family and friends. I had to do something now.

So I turned to the internet. I was looking for gift websites that specilized in Gift baskets but I couldn't find any that promised rush orders since I had waited so long until I found Gourmet Gift Baskets.Com Only the best Gourmet Gifts. They promise your order will be delivered on time every time. They have an easy to navigate website that provides many options at different price levels.

If you are like me and wait till the last minute this kind of service comes in handy when you need to save the day. I need Easter Gifts pronto so I think I will give them a try. I always swear, never again, but I always find myself in the same boat of procrastination. Thanks goodness there are websites like Gourmet Gift Baskets.com to throw me a life preserver.

2012 Philadelphia Flower Show Bouquet from NYC, Style & a little Cannoli

2012-04-03T09:33:00.001-04:00

Thanks for sharing Rosemary. Beautiful and inspiring as always.

NYC, Style & a little Cannoli: Photo Gallery Tuesday "2012 Philadelphia Flower Show Bouquet"

Spring Cleaning Shortcuts from Real Simple

2012-03-27T10:43:00.001-04:00

It's that time of year again when the cleaning bug bites. Spring Cleaning. I love having a clean, clutter free hone I just hate the steps it takes to get there. Here are some shortcuts from Real Simple that should help.
Spring Cleaning Shortcuts | RealSimple.com

Zen Inspired Backyard Deck from Southern Living

2012-03-20T12:13:00.001-04:00

Spring has sprung, although here I think we skipped spring and went straight to Summer with all this unseasonably hot weather we've been having. Time to start thinking about outdoor spaces. Hete is a little inspiration from Southern Living.
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Traditional Home's Great Gatherings Recipes

2012-03-18T15:21:00.001-04:00

This sounds like a really elegant meal. The roasted cauliflower soup with sea scallops sounds very good.

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Fabrics and Trims to Dress your Home from Traditional Home

2012-03-17T15:04:00.001-04:00

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A. Conger Goodyear Home from Traditional Home

2012-03-17T00:49:00.001-04:00

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Helping my daughter pick out her first prom dress

2012-03-14T15:13:00.003-04:00

Guest post written by Sue Ray
I've always kind of thought that helping my daughter pick out a prom dress might be a little bit like what I would imagine helping her pick out a prom dress would be like. Except, I guess with a prom dress you're more worried about it being too revealing for her age than a wedding dress. Or at least I imagine.
I've been a little worried about battling my daughter over the revealing nature of some dresses. So I thought that it might help to look at some online with her before we actually go shopping and that's what we were doing when I saw the site Debt Settlement Family. Now, my husband and I have been in debt for some while and it's been a real hassle to worry about. So we're going to look through that site and see if it can help out our financial situation any.
I've set some clear boundaries for what I think is too revealing and what I think is okay for my daughter. Like strapless is okay and so are some cutouts on the back. Something that looks like a bikini top attached to a skirt with a few strings is not okay. Hopefully that will make actually dress shopping go a lot smoother.

Double Glazing Windows

2012-03-14T14:56:00.000-04:00

Double Glazing, also know as Insulated Glazing is when double or triple glass window panes separated by an air or other gas filled space to reduce heat transfer through the glass. It is a great way to save on your heating and cooling costs by regulating temperature in your rooms by preventing heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.

While researching this topic I came across a great resource website for information on double glazing.
All Double Glazing is a UK based website providing up to 4 quotes to people who are looking to get double glazing installed. You can check double glazing prices, compare costs, get quotes, and compare installers.

It is a great resource for all kinds of information. It even has articles about double and triple glazing and different methods of double glazing. It only takes a minute or two to fill out the online, no obligation form to get up to 4 free quotes from 4 installers in your area.

So if you are in the market to have double glazing installed or want to save heating and cooling costs then All Double Glazing is the resource website for you. You can find out everything you need to know about double glazing, triple glazing and even replacing doors by going to this website. It's a winner.

Celebrate Mardi Gras from Southern Living

2012-02-21T12:07:00.001-05:00

Whether you celebrate Mardi Gras or not, these recipes from Southern Living sound yummy.

Celebrate Mardi Gras - Southern Living

CUTE VALENTINE'S DAY IDEAS FROM REAL SIMPLE

2012-02-14T13:16:00.001-05:00

It's not too late to try these really cute ideas from Real Simple.

Cute Valentine's Day Ideas | Real Simple

ESTATE OF GRACE BY ATLANTA HOMES &LIFESTYLES

2012-02-11T11:07:00.001-05:00

Although I have lived in Georgia most of my life and in the Atlanta
metro area for the past twenty years I have not yet visited The Swan House or the Calhoun Estate in Buckhead. After reading this article I am going to start planning my visits to both places right away.

Estate of Grace | Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles