Every time I happen by DIY network's show, From Junky to Funky, I'm left thinking the show should be called From Junky to a Different Kind of Junk. If you don't know, the show goes around and finds "junk" and revamps it into something new. Here we have the fabric covered surfboard guitar holder: Here we have the tree branch lamp: I wish I could find a picture of this horrible room I just saw them putting together with trash can ottomans and a hideous showcase made out of a ladder, chairs... Read Full Story

I've recently been given some ReadyMade magazines and I got some great ideas on finding other uses for old materials. For instance, here is an article on making a magazine rack out of an umbrella. Use old pillow cases as garment bags I have hardwood floors and they collect dust bunnies like nothing else. Try covering your broom with old panty hose to capture the dust bunnies. Then remove them and finish sweeping the rest. Don't throw the hose out, just shake em clean outside and use them... Read Full Story

I've recently been given some ReadyMade magazines and I found some great tips in them I thought I'd pass on. If you're like me, you're sick of plastic packaging with the sharp edges that's impossible to open. Well, try using a can opener. I have hardwood floors and they collect dust bunnies like nothing else. Try covering your broom with old panty hose to capture the dust bunnies. Then remove them and finish sweeping the rest. Don't throw the hose out, just shake em clean outside and use... Read Full Story

Spike Lee. If you read my Denzel post, then you probably knew this was coming. I was introduced to my first Spike Lee movie, Do the Right Thing in a film class. While there were aspects of the movie that I liked, I felt like the end ruined it for me. It was like he was trying to make a point about racism but missed it himself. I actually believe, like with Denzel, that Spike Lee is racist. I believe that he uses his movies as an acceptable art form in which to express those views. The fact... Read Full Story

Yeah, I'm saying it. Denzel Washington is over-rated. Now, is he handsome? Is he well-spoken? Does he seem like a nice guy? A gentleman? The answer is yes to all of those questions. However, if you ask if he's impressed me with his acting abilities, the answer is no. I believe he plays the same character in every movie he does. I know Denzel fans are bound to come back with Training Day & American Gangster but guess what, I didn't buy it. Denzel is just not convincing as a bad guy. I am not... Read Full Story

Sorry, I haven't been posting more lately, but my husband has been on vacation and we've been spending quite a bit of time at the casinos. We are not big gamblers by any means. We do give it a real effort when we go to Vegas; but here, in KC, we go to have fun. At least that's what I tell myself so I don't feel bad when we lose. Luckily, we've never lost big. Usually we break close enough to even that I can live with it. The point being that I enjoy it, whether we win or lose. The way I... Read Full Story

I started this blog to share info on going green as I learned it myself. So, by no means do I pretend to know everything about the best ways to be more environmentally conscientious. However, someone will have to explain to me why I keep watching shows where people are "going green" by ripping out their existing cabinets, counter tops and flooring, even if it is to replace them with more sustainable materials. It seems to me that if the materials are already in use, it would make more sense... Read Full Story

Why do I watch this show? Every year, it just upsets me. Is it possible that my sense of humor is that off from the rest of America's? Apparently so because even from the beginning, I never agree with the people they choose to go thru. It is so much about characters and not about funny at all. Sean Cullen and God's Pottery are perfect examples of that. Still, I've usually liked the winners, but Iliza Shlesinger. Really? Did no one see Marcus and his impression of Eddie Vedder and Def leppard... Read Full Story

Bravo's Shear Genius did a "green" challenge this week, where they had to use organic products in their clients hair. Everything from peanut butter and sugar to squid and molasses were offered to the stylists in lieu of using environmentally harmful products, such as hair spray. This was an especially hard challenge for the stylist from Texas, as you can imagine. The Kitchen Beautician, Robert Hallowell, was on as a guest judge for the challenge. Hallowell has his own natural product line... Read Full Story

Yes, I watch Bravo's Shear Genius. It's definitely not something I ever thought I would like, but much like cooking and fashion shows, I was won over. Why? I do not know. I don't get my hair done a lot and I'm not into trends, nor am I a big cook. I'm not very girlie really. The experiences I have had in salons haven't been good. A few years back I had a horrible salon experience at Beauty Warehouse on Barry Road in Kansas City, MO, not Kansas. This was before I had a blog to complain, but... Read Full Story