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This is my favorite time of year!  December is a busy month full of time spent with family and friends.  People go out of their way to spread a little extra holiday cheer.  And homes are decorated beautifully.  There are so many beautiful trees and lights.

And while some people are sad to see Christmas end, I'm always excited about the thought of the new year.  2012 is just around the corner.  It's a time for fresh beginnings and new starts!  It's a time to turn your dreams into realities.

This week, my husband and I will sit down and create our budget for 2012.  We'll assess 2011, figure out what worked, what didn't work, and what we can do better.  One of the items that is now a must in our budget is our home decor/home improvement budget.

This is one of the areas that people often overlook in their budget, especially when they have limited funds.  Amazingly enough, it's one of those areas where a little money can go a long way.  By setting aside a little money each month, you can transform your home into a place you love to be.

Here are some great ways to make your home look a little fresher without spending a ton of money. Read More …

Yeah, more wacky Halloween tech for you guys this week! I hope you're not getting tired of it. This year, I'm really going all out on Halloween stuff. I've made my own costume (Robin - the Tim Drake version, because he's the best Robin from the Batman comics, hands down), am cooking up some spooky eyeball cake pops and spider cupcakes for a party, and hopefully carving a crazy wicked pumpkin too! Really, this holiday is so amazing.

And what's more amazing than more crazy Halloween products?? Nothing. There is nothing better. Especially when this week's item is the Creepy Toilet Paper Holder from TheDesignTown. Read More …

You know how great inventions seem so simple once someone has invented it? Here is a perfect example:  Most modern homes, or renovated older ones, end up with recessed can lighting all over the place. It's cheap, it does the job and it's inoffensive. But it also has no style and looks like you cheaped out on the decor, or couldn't make a decision. On top of that, while it's inexpensive to install,  taking them out has always required an electrician, a plaster guy, and then repainting.

Until now. Read More …