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Condo Blues

http://condo-blues.blogspot.com

A professional writer who asks why can't decorating and DIY be as easy as it appears on TV? I also write news and reviews about design, home decorating, crafts, DIY projects, green environmental living, and everything else that makes home ownership and life fabulous and frustrating for the first time homeowner.

Added on: Jun 3rd, 2008
Country: United States
Language: English

Author: Lisa
Listed in: Home and Garden Green
Tags: humor DIY craft decorating home improvement interior design

Recent Posts

6 DIY Recycling Ideas for Non DIYres

Posted on Thursday November 5th, 2009 at 18:49 in how to, DIY, green, saving money, saving energy, reuse recycle, cleaning and organization, pekingese dog, green moms carnival

It only takes a short drive to go from my city that has a formal recycling program for glass, paper, metal, and plastic to tiny rural town America that tried and failed to make their city... ...
Practically Green

Posted on Sunday November 1st, 2009 at 07:00 in recipes, reviews, how to, craft, green, saving money, health and beauty, reuse recycle, cleaning and organization

When I got my free review copy of Micaela Preston’s book Practically Green Your Guide to Ecofriendly Decision-Making I devoured it in almost one sitting. Yeah, I liked it that... ...
Decorate Your Pumpkins with Stencils!

Posted on Thursday October 29th, 2009 at 13:41 in kids, humor, DIY, craft, decorating, tools, green, holiday, life in general, kitsch, saving money, reuse recycle

Husband wanted to carve pumpkins this year for Halloween. Intricate carving with stencils kind of pumpkins like the Bruce Campbell/Evil Dead pumpkin our friend carved last Halloween. I wasn’t... ...
Blitzkrieg’s Balloon Boy Costume!

Posted on Tuesday October 27th, 2009 at 10:47 in humor, craft, green, holiday, life in general, kitsch, dog sports, reuse recycle, pekingese dog

Blitzkrieg needed a costume for the Capital Area Human Society’s Halloween Pet Parade but what do you do if you dog hates costumes? Hmmmm…Think. Think. Think. After watching way too much of the... ...
Reverse Trick or Treat: Green or Just Mean?

Posted on Friday October 23rd, 2009 at 10:12 in kids, green, holiday, life in general

I’ve tried writing this post for two weeks. The subject turns one of the happiest times of my year into a depressing stress ball of emotions. I’m talking about Reverse Trick or Treat. Here’s the... ...
I Have a New Friend, Her Name is Alice.com

Posted on Wednesday October 21st, 2009 at 09:30 in reviews, green, saving money, health and beauty, cleaning and organization

Alice.com is a web store where you can buy household cleaning and sundries online and have they shipped directly to your door. Their free shipping has appeal. I thought it was a great idea but I... ...