Jen-Knits

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Taking a note from the gorgeous mosaic designs of Greece, our shimmering, jade-shaded, glass- tiled Santorini Mosaic Coffee Table has classical decorating appeal. One of our most versatile finds, our Santorini Mosaic Table is pretty enough to be an eye-catching accent indoors, sturdy enough to be a...

Beautiful Table for Deck or Patio

By Jen from Raleigh, NC on 4/27/2010

Pros: Good Quality, Attractive Design, Good Height

Best Uses: Accent Piece

Describe Yourself: Budget Shopper

Primary use: Personal

Perfect for a patio or deck! Not too big - we really like the coffee-table size, and it leaves us with room for 4 or 5 chairs around it. Beautiful center-piece.

(legalese)

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

My Review of Casteneda Sangria

Originally submitted at Cost Plus World Market

A longtime customer favorite, authentic Spanish Castaneda Sangria is back just in time for springtime sipping. Bursting with the sun drenched flavors of a hot Spanish summer, this Sangria is a refreshing blend of red wine, citrus fruit flavors, and a special spice reminiscent of the traditional win...

Yum!!!

By Jen from Raleigh, NC on 4/27/2010

Pros: Good Value, Easy To Prepare, Flavorful

Best Uses: Entertaining

Describe Yourself: Busy Mom

Takes all the work out of Sangria - chill it, pour it in a pitcher, drop some fruit in, and serve. Great for entertaining!

(legalese)

Beginning of the Deck Makeover

Our back deck is pitiful. It's just ragged and has nothing but a grill on it. Today I started thinking we need to do something with it. So I found a picture on www.diyideas.com site. I love it, but the husband thinks it's a bit too much.

First I went to Target and bought at cheap tan gazebo to go over the deck and gazebo lights for it. Then I wandered over to World Market and found this table. It's gorgeous. Next I'm going to have to find decent seating, but I'm not real worried about it - when it's right I'll find the right seating.

I'm so excited! The back deck is starting to feel like a real room. I also plan to add some curtains to the gazebo eventually. We'll probably stick to a blue/green theme - nice and light and kinda tropical. Maybe by the end of the summer it will be perfect!

Friday, April 23, 2010

Does Cleaning the Bathroom Count as Creativity?

I think it should. Especially since it took 2 days. I've been avoiding cleaning the master bathroom and the boys' bathroom for at least a month. The guest bathroom gets a decent cleaning each week because that's what other people see. (yes I'm one of "those" people - feel free to make a disgusted face at the computer now)

So finally I had to do it - even the lady bugs that live in our bathroom have either died or left. And as they say in the movie Office Space "That's my only real motivation is not to be hassled, that, and the fear of losing my job. But you know, Bob, that will only make someone work just hard enough not to get fired." - and I'm in serious danger of being fired. By me - not the husband since somehow he seems to be immune to disgustingness. Yuck. But 48 hours and a chemical-induced headache later (what do you mean I can't mix bleach, comet and scrubbing bubbles?), the master bathroom is shining.

Maybe next month I'll tackle the boys' bathroom.... or not...

BTW - if you've been living under a rock (or in a Y2K bunker) and haven't seen Office Space, it's a must-see for those of us with a teenage boy sense of humor and an office job. "Excuse me I believe you have my stapler..."