Update and Design Ideas

So I finally got my car COMPLETELY fixed on Thursday. I had previously put about $200 into it, Amy and Wade but about $250 into it and from the new work done to it about $750. That's a total of about $1,200!!! So ridiculous! My transmission has been slipping for the past 5 years so that should go soon. Hopefully it will wait untill I get a new vehicle!

I start a part-time child care gig on Monday. It will be for two boys ages 11 and 13. I met them and their Mother on Wednesday evening. Seems like easy work. It will be nice to have some sort of income on top of my UI benifits.

Ira's birthday was on Tuesday. I took him to Cucina Colore. It was fantastic! mmmmm such yummy food! We then watched Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist. Hilarious movie!! I highly suggest watching it or visiting Cucina Colore!!!!!!!
I will be moving in with Amy and Wade hopefully soon as well. This will help get rid of A LOT of financial stress that I am having. I am always worrying about where I will get my next set of funds for my bills and how I am going to get a job that seems to just be non-existent.

I know that God has a lot of great things in store for me and that soon I will get an opportunity to have a great Design job.

So speaking of Design here are a few quick fun tips that will help you out in your apartment or home:

1: Clean it up and clear it out - Clutter is always a problem. With so many great vendors that have fantastic storage solutions the posibilities are endless! If you haven't touched it or even thought about it for 4-6 months get rid of it! If you just can't part with it store it away in a clearly marked box. If you have too many accessories put them into boxes and rotate them every couple of months to keep your place looking fresh!

2: Cover it - Slipcovers aren't as lame as they used to be back in Grandma's day. Thay are now made to fit just about any shape of furniture and in many fantastic colors and patterns. Some furniture manufactures have slipcovers made specifically for their furniture as well. You can also put fabric on your walls (who woulda thunk!). If you don't have the budget or the expertise to cover an entire wall in fabric you can hang it with a simple curtain rod and some premade panels or cover foam board with fabric and hang on your wall like art.

3: Paint it - Painting is just for walls anymore. If you found a great chair at a flea market that has great lines but yucky wood...paint it! Color may be a bit tricky sometimes so make sure that you always get samples and paint a little bit of it on your wall first. Keep it there for a few days so you can see it at different times of the day and night to make sure it fits your environment. It could look fantastic in the morning sun but gross in the afternoon dusk.

4: Change it out - Hardware is always something so simple yet makes such a big difference. You can get super cheap ones that are only about a dollar each or some fancy ones that are about $20 each.

5: Lay it down - Rugs can add dimension and that right amount of punch to any room. It is an option that is cheap and can be moved around to any room or changed out whenever your mood strikes.

With these simple, quick, and low-cost ideas you can turn any room from blah to hoorah!!!!