James I. Heartfield

One of the greatest benefits of full-time work is getting paid whether you work or not. I miss that. How awesome is it to paid when there is a snow day? How good does it feel when you're out sick or injured for a week and the paycheck continues to roll in? When you're sipping Mai Tais on the beach thanks to your four weeks of paid time off plus national holidays, life is pretty good! Now imagine if you got furloughed for a month or more during the holiday or busy season. What a wonderful opportunity to spend time with the people that matter the most to you. Although you miss the bi-weekly paychecks, you'll eventually get paid once the government reopens for business. Almost all government workers got paid during the previous government shutdown. Expect the situation to be no different during the 2019 shutdown. Now compare this work and pay situation with that of an entrepreneur or freelancer. If the entrepreneur doesn't work, and if his or her employees don't work, ...

Falling Objects What if a meteorite or airplane parts fall from the sky and land on my vehicle?!? What should I do if a sheet of ice and snow comes off of another vehicle on the highway and hits my car causing damage?!? Our Massachusetts Auto policy tells us that there IS coverage under Comprehensive Coverage (Part 9), for losses caused by falling objects. What this means… Comprehensive Coverage is coverage for events other than collision. Events that are out of your control… Natural disasters: Earthquakes, Tornadoes, Hurricanes Fire Explosions Vandalism Theft Run-ins with animals, such as deer Broken Windshields (make sure you don't have a separate glass deductible) And last, but certainly not least in our case, here in New England: FALLING OBJECTS Falling Objects   If you carry Comprehensive Coverage (Part 9) on your policy, then you DO HAVE COVERAGE if your vehicle is ever struck by a falling object  (After your Comprehensive deductible is applied). If your car is struck by an ...

Turn your garden into a living space with garden furniture. Here's how! Photos By: Living Etc. There's no doubt that Garden Furniture allows you to make the most of any outside space. This may be a lawn, patio, decking or just a balcony, and by adding furniture you will fully realize its potential to become a valuable extension of your home. Traditional or contemporary in design, you have a wide choice of materials, with different types of timber, rattan, stainless steel and all-weather fabrics all proving popular when creating a particular ambiance or complementing the existing landscape. Today's garden furniture is very much similar quality to the equivalent sofas and chairs you'll find in any lounge and, because it has to deal with adverse weather conditions, it's probably more robust and made from highly durable materials. The sheer range of garden furniture is impressive to say the least, with online garden furniture suppliers offering table and chair sets fo...

The groundcover Pachysandra terminalis might be the most common groundcover planted around boxwood. It is attractive, hardy, and tolerant to many of the most challenging landscape conditions: shade, drought, pest, and even deer.

Keep it clean – White Always being a popular choice with homeowners, white will remain a staple. According to our fashion forecasting friend at Fashion Snoops, Jaye Mize, white is here to stay and will always look good. A fresh and clean feeling is guaranteed with a white kitchen and will open up space! Bria Hammel Interiors Emerging – Green Maybe due to eco-design, and maybe simply because it is soothing, green is everywhere! Mostly being seen in emerald shades, green hues are left, right, and all along Instagram and Pinterest feeds. deVOL The New Neutral – Navy Practically the new neutral, navy is everywhere. Over the past year or so, navy has become common in freshly painted homes. No one seems to be scared of the color, and it offers a perfect base in a kitchen! Pairing perfectly with hardwood floors and wood countertops – also currently trending – navy seems to be the way to go. Blakes London Bold – Black Another popular color emerging is black. In minimal kitchens and home spaces...

I always get a little nostalgic at the beginning of a new year and enjoy reflecting back on the year that has past.  As always, I continue to be amazed at the opportunities that this blog provides for our family and I'm so grateful for everyone that has supported me on this blogging journey. This blog would be nothing without YOU! Top Blog Posts of 2018 I'm continuously looking for ways to improve the blog and serve you guys better. It totally makes my day when you email me or comment on my posts and I absolutely LOVE getting your input.  Since I don't always hear from you though, I often look at what posts are the most popular and try to plan some additional blog content around those topics.  Sometimes it surprises me! This year, many of your favorite cleaning tips and organization posts from years' past continue to stay in the top 10, along with a couple of fun holiday projects.  The home decor posts didn't quite make it into the top 10 but they were close!  So he...

The new year is right around the corner, and many people are starting to think seriously about their New Year's Resolutions. And while the most popular resolutions aren't going anywhere (eat healthy, work out, spend less time in front of a screen), if you're looking to buy a home next year, at least a few of your resolutions should be of the financial variety. Starting the new year off on the right financial foot by making financial resolutions can set you up for success and help you get closer to your goal of buying a home. Here are four financial resolutions you should consider making if you want to buy a home in the new year: 1. Track your spending via GIPHY It's impossible to get a handle on your financial situation if you don't know what this situation actually is. Which is why your first financial resolution needs to be to track your spending. Tracking your spending will give you a clear picture of how much money you're spending, where you're spending ...

Invest in an outdoor fire pit in 2019! If you're looking for a unique way to make your landscaping more inviting this year , a fire pit may be just what you need! Fire pits are a great way to add an element that will be loved by your entire family, and they can be used all year long. With a little creativity, you may find that your new fire pit becomes the center point of numerous new family traditions you'll treasure year after year. Cooking Is there anything that helps create a feeling of nostalgia like cooking over an open fire? From hot dogs and s'mores to more complicated dishes, cooking with fire can be a delicious way to bond with your loved ones and make memories you'll cherish. Plus, if you're hosting a large gathering, a fireplace with a grate can become a vital cooking service for help feeding the crowd when your stove and grill aren't enough! Warmth Whether it's a chilly summer night, the fresh air of fall, or a frigid winter evening watching sta...

While I was out of the office between Christmas and New Years I spent a good part of my down time away from my computer, and I tried to limit screen time on my phone, too. Instead of keeping up with things on the web like I do most every other day of the year, I spent most of my days off with John shopping, taking neighborhood walks, and eating out. That said, I still allowed myself a little Internet leisure time. Scroll on to see what stood out during my holiday vacation! Weekend Inspiration: No. 43 1. We started working on another big living room makeover over winter break using almost entirely different furniture-the catch was that we wanted to only use pieces that we already owned so that it cost next to nothing to do! More on that soon, but the one thing we did buy for the space was this double wall sconce . I can't wait to share the before and after with you. 2. Another thing I freshened up over the holidays was my Instagram feed. I unfollowed a handful of profiles that no...

Brought to you by responsibility.org for their TalkEarly campaign.   In the past, animated films and shows were, um… rather boozy. A review of every G-rated movie created from the 30s up to 2000 said 47% showed alcohol consumption, and in that same period about 9% percent of all cartoons did as well. That's a LOT of drinking in kids' media. But times have been changing for a while. Nowadays, it's very rare that you'll see any alcohol references in children's animation. BUT! When they weren't allowed to show alcohol, writers and animators have cleverly tried to cheat the filters by simply replacing it with something else, so they could still show comical drunkenness, bar scenes, or savage hangovers. Let's see if you can guess which "kid-friendly" substitutes these cartoons used. Even if you completely strike out on all 9, it's pretty interesting!   What Was Used Instead of Alcohol?   1) The Secret Life of Pets (2016) Il...

Happy New Year friends and welcome to the first Tutorials & Tips Link Party of 2019! If you're new here, a special welcome to you! The Tutorials & Tips Link Party is a place for bloggers in our niche to link up their best tutorials, tips, crafts, room reveals, furniture makeovers, recipes, etc. Each week, […]

Pillows, pillows, pillows they bring so much to a room! Not only do they bring comfort but also can add a great pop of color to any room. If you couldn't tell by now, I am a huge fan of pillows! Here are five super awesome new ways that you can make a pillow for {...Read More...} The post 5 Super Awesome Pillows You Can Make at Home appeared first on Infarrantly Creative .