One of the most fun ways to cool off this summer is to have an inflatable pool right outside your home! Kids (and adults!) will surely enjoy a dip and some water games. That’s why a few weeks ago, we decided to get our boy an inflatable pool! Read more…
Archive of ‘Around the Home’ category
Hosting the Archangels
Hosting the archangels. It sounds a little surreal, but it’s been one of the most enlightening experiences I’ve had this year. It involves opening your home to the archangels, inviting them to be part of your home (and your life) for 5 days, then sending them off to three people at the end of their stay. It’s a Pay It Forward kind of chain. I accepted my friend’s offer of hosting the archangels because a) I believe in angels, b) I welcome goodness into our home and c) I was curious! Here’s what my experience of hosting the archangels was like. Read more…
Clay Plates: DIY Works of Love
This clay plates project was a lot of fun! What makes each creation special was how much love and time was put into it. If you’re thinking of giving personal, lovingly handmade creations as presents, consider making your own clay plates. With lots of love, you can create a special, one of a kind gift. Read more…
A New Look for Wifely Steps
2014 was a year of transition for me as I tapped into a part of my life that was significantly more nurturing, loving and peaceful. I knew I wanted the gentle changes to reflect in my online home — my blog. So welcome to my newly designed, newly decorated home! Feel free to walk barefoot. Grab a knitted throw from the living room. Let’s sit on the wooden steps of this new home (or on the porch hammock) as we sip on our cups of tea. Read more…
Four Eyes: What I loved about this online optical store
What I love about Four Eyes #1: Virtual Try-on Feature.
When you browse through the various eyeglasses frames, there is an option where you can virtually try on the styles. Simply upload a picture of yourself and then adjust how the frames look on you. Here’s how it worked with mine… Read more…
How to create an inspiring workspace
How to create an inspiring workspace is easier than you think! Never mind the drab white table, steel dividers and grey accents. You can put some personality and a happy vibe wherever you work! Read more…
She Likes Shoes: Why I love this shoe subscription service
“A shoe subscription service?!” Upon reading what this new website, shelikesshoes.com, was all about, I was immediately hooked. I like shoes but I hardly have time to go shopping. When I learned that She Likes Shoes offers a unique catalog of shoes every month, I got excited. I could choose a pair that best fits […] Read more…