A few weeks ago, in the name of having pets and being chemical-conscious, Truce Clean sent me some of their cleaning products to try out. And since then their Crate Spray, Clean & Brighten, Shampoo for Dogs, and lavender & citrus Room Spray have been in heavy rotation. The crate spray freshens my dogs’ beds with peppermint, the cleaning spray makes my kitchen smell mighty clean, the dog shampoo is easy to use in its spray bottle form, and the room spray isn’t at all cloying. And because all of Truce Clean‘s products are so pure, most have multiple uses – the room spray can even be used as body spray!
The philosophy is simple: use commonplace ingredients (like vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and essential oils), add your own tap water, and reuse the bottle. All of these things make perfect sense and provide a product you can feel good about using all around your home!
December is here and with it the Season of Numerous Parties! Every modern lady knows it can be a daunting task, you don’t want to wear the same frock to every get together and you definitely don’t want to break the bank. And let’s not forget comfort, a big one on my list. I’ve put together three outfits from jewelry to dress to shoes that are sure to bring the wow factor this holiday season. And of course, no holiday party is complete with the perfect cocktail!
First up is your best friend’s dinner party! You want casual with that little something extra. And you also want to be able to kick off your shoes and curl up on the couch when everyone else has left for some gossipy girl talk.
The obligatory work party, it’s either three hours of hell or a night of trying to catch the eye of your office crush. (Sometimes both.) In either case, you want to be dressed to impress.
The ultra glam get together is where you really need to bring your A-game, but you already knew that. Sparkles? Check. Strappy heels? Check. Blingy hair accessory? Check. Maybe it’s a holiday gala, maybe a New Year’s Eve party, whatever the case go all out! It’s not every day a girl gets to wear head-to-toe sparkle.
It’s Design Crush’s turn – Day 11 of 24 Merry Days – to give away some amazing things! We’re one of the lucky sites having not one, but two giveaway – for this virtual advent calendar filled to the brim with a new giveaway at a different blog each day through Christmas Eve. And since we’re only halfway through the month, you have plenty more giveaways to enter if you’re just now hearing about this fun collaboration!
TO ENTER GIVEAWAY #1
Visit POKETO and tell me what else you find especially lovely in the comments section. For an extra entry LIKE Design Crush on Facebook and let me know you did! Note: You must enter each giveaway with a separate comment. U.S. entree only please.
May28th‘s InstaWATCH is so much fun! Choose any of your Instagram photos to adorn its face (That’s my handsome cat Peanut above!). Such a great personalized gift for yourself or someone on your list.
TO ENTER GIVEAWAY #2
Tell me in the comments section what Instagram photo you’d put on your watch face! For an extra entry LIKE Design Crush on Facebook and let me know you did! Note: You must enter each giveaway with a separate comment. U.S. entree only please.
Both giveaways end December 18th at midnight. Two winners will be chosen at random and announced here shortly after.
Every December I fly back to Pennsylvania to celebrate Christmas with my dad’s side of the family. And while I love getting to see friends and family in my hometown, it’s always a bit hectic and I naturally wonder what it would be like if lots of things were different and I were hosting Christmas dinner at my house. It would (obviously) be amazing and no doubt tons of work, and maybe someday I’ll get the chance to find out. But for now here’s how the dream evening would go down, enjoy!
We are what we eat, or so we’re told. By treating food as a technical subject, architect/interior designer Valentina Raffaelli uses illustrations to explain the properties, health benefits, and nutritional values of certain foods in a way that will have you eating more fruits and vegetables in no time. (via Design Milk)
We’ve all been there, a holiday party pops up or escapes your mind until the last minute and you’re left without a hostess gift. Of course it’s not a requirement to bring one, but it’s especially nice during the holiday season to thank the person/people welcoming you into their home with a little something special. Extra points for it not being a bottle of wine or bouquet you picked up at the gas station on the way over. Here are ten I’d still be smiling about the day after receiving, just click on the image to go to the project source.
