“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Of course it is. Holiday songs like “All I want for Christmas is You” are everywhere, streets and roads are beautifully decorated with festive lights. This is the best time of the…
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I have been eyeing to change this fireplace since day one of moving in (see day one photo – here). But there are other more important projects that needed my attention more than this fireplace – and I still need…
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These cute little cabbage lookalikes are packed with flavors and excellent source of nutrients. There are many ways to cook them; steam, boil, pan fry, pan roast, grill, etc… The simplest way to get a quick meal out of this…
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One of my goals this year is to eat better and healthier. It feels like we always have the same kind of fruits, vegetables, and meats. We always have the same bananas, apples, spinach, and chicken in the house. It’s…
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Christmas Holidays is one of my favorite times of the year ( I am sure a lot of people do too). Winters in Illinois can be brutal and freezing cold. But there is something magical in the air between November…
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The home office is COMPLETED… Ahhh ? Sometimes I feel like it’s never going to end. But it is totally worth it. As mentioned in Part 1, to have an office space is a must for us. My fiancé and…
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The bookcase wall is done after it has been painted in black. All I need to do to get that wall completed would be to organize all the books to the bookcase and change all the outlets to match with the…
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There were so many things we liked about this place while house hunting. One of them was that it had a good sized den. My fiancé and I are graphic designers and love doing other projects outside our nine to five jobs. Oftentimes,…
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Functionality and design always come together. Each room or space has its own purpose – depending on how I interact with the space on a daily basis. We have a narrow and small hallway that connect to the garage door, a laundry…
Extra storage is always good to have in a home. We have a good sized walk-in closet in the bedroom enough for two people but the space can become a little tight at times. So to free up some space…
For this recipe, I will be using both coconut milk and coconut water. Coconut milk is used in Thai cooking in many different ways. From curry mixes, stir frying, snacks, and desserts. There are several forms of coconut that you…
In Part 1, the entire room was painted white. I liked it but thought that it might be too plain and too white. From my sketch and mockup idea, there were going to be two big white desks; the printer tables was…