08.01.08
KATHY PETERSON INSPIRED Before/After Cottage Retreat
From: KATHY PETERSON’S GREAT OUTDOOR DECORATING MAKEOVERS available at most books store or amazon.com, etc.
Get Inspired!
From: KATHY PETERSON’S GREAT OUTDOOR DECORATING MAKEOVERS available at most books store or amazon.com, etc.
As a design expert, I love to decorate with found objects and I love a treasure hunt especially when I venture onto a Garage Sale or Flea Market but often times it’s hard to navigate and find the address of the sale listed in the Newspaper! But fear not!
Hmmm you say? All my frustrations in finding a destination is made so easy now that I have a Megellan GPS system! This gadget let’s me easily navigate my way to a garage sale address with total ease! The gadget is so easy to use all you have to do is enter the address and once it’s calculated, it tells you exactly how to get their with little alarms and a pleasant voice alerting you of the next turn! I love it!
Needless to say—This cool little Megellan GPS system has now it’s become my favorite gadget for not only finding treasures, but for locating restaurants, hotels, etc on my travels away from home! This one is a hit with me!

When you walk into a room whether it’s your own or your neighbors, do you see an exclamation point (!!!) —or — a question mark (???)?
While some interior spaces are filled with eye candy others never quite hit the mark. You know the rooms I’m referring to right? You look around and just can’t quite figure out why you don’t get that warm and welcoming feel.
So how do you personalize your space? Well, check out these simple tips and essential elements.
PERSONALIZE YOUR SPACE!
Go on a treasure hunt! Whether you scope out your attic, basement, home or simply love the thrill of shopping at flea markets, thrift stores, etc you’re bound to find something truly unique that can become the focal point of your room or at that signature style your looking for.
Lighten up! Tired of that dingy, dark sofa. Consider a simple and inexpensive update by slip covering or adding colorful pillows for a fresh new look.
Change it out. Switch out rugs, lampshades and small accessories from room to room for a fresh look or blend in new items that will compliment the look you want!
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CALLING ALL MOMS!!! SQUID SOAP REVIEW
I recently discovered the coolest soap for kids! It’s called SquidSoap, a soap that is sure to help your kid’s hand washing habits. Here’s how it works—-When you push down the top of the SquidSoap dispenser, an “orange dot” appears on the hand or finger. This is supposed to encourage your child to wash their hands until the “dot” washes off (about :15 to:20) which is about the average time we should all be washing our hands! Cool huh! And how about those ”orange squid tentacles”— too cute! Learn more about the product here.
Kathy Peterson Inspired www.KathyPeterson.com