2/25/11

There is no need to buy a new glass vase when you want to arrange flowers in your home. Rummage through the recycling bin for glass bottles and jars; remove the labels so you're left with bare glass and group them in different heights on a tray. Fill each bottle or jar with water and arrange one or two flowers in each one.

2/24/11

If you want to paint your walls a very soft, almost barely there color, there are a myriad of choices at the paint store to choose from. My best tip: Look inside your makeup bag for a light-colored blush that looks fantastic on you. Bring it to the paint store to have the color matched to paint. You'll feel and look great in a room that's painted that same shade of makeup color. And, as always, look for zero-VOC paints for your projects for the healthiest makeover.

2/23/11

Dryer sheets are often made with beef tallow derivatives and covered in artificial fragrances to give your clothes that "April Fresh" smell. While they supposedly help reduce static cling, they also leave chemicals behind on your clothes. Do this eco trick instead: add 1/4 cup white vinegar to the rinse cycle when washing your clothes. This will help soften clothes and reduce static cling.