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We shared our health secrets with DevelopGoodHabits.com, and with you.
We shared our top tips for Healthy Habits. MyFixitUpLife Mark Theresa

Mark and I were asked to share our health secrets with DevelopGoodHabits.com, so here are ours. Health is better than wealth to me, and we’re…

We charmed a little girl’s bedroom into a parlor fit for a little princess
Before, this bedroom had no personality. And the little girl explodes with charisma. My challenge was to make the bedroom fit the girl.

The plain Jane bedroom had no personality. And the little girl explodes with charisma.
My challenge is to make the bedroom fit the girl.

Halloween crafts that make me want to DIY
Halloween Pinterest Roundup - MyFixitUpLife

I look forward to Halloween crafts more than any crafty holiday of the year. Here’s a pile of my favorites.   Halloween crafts are like…

Industrial style lighting is more diverse than you might think.
Lamps Plus - Industrial Style - MyFixitUpLife

It may seem like just a design category of metal and raw materials, but industrial style lighting is more complex than first glance. When I look at the collage of metal lighting above, here’s what I see.

Your home is more ready for backyard parties when the lighting is layered
MyFixitUpLife LampsPlus outdoor lighting backyard parties

Not having lighting options in any space, and backyard parties are included here, is like not having a few different chairs or shoe options.

ReStore Makeover in an afternoon: New color for a mid-century dresser
MyFixitUpLife - Habitat for Humanity ReStore Dresser - After

While I love the original finish of the piece, I wanted to make it mine with color. And I wanted to update two other little finds: a little Buddha statue and a charming table lamp.

In our multi-tasking clutter-busting homes, desk lamps that have USBs are smart picks.
Smart Desk Lamps - Lamps Plus - MyFixitUpLife

Before you buy a desk lamp, check out these stylish and smart desk lamps. Whenever I see a USB, my little cup of joy overflows…

If your family includes one of the 5.1 million people living with Alzheimer’s, I hope you’ll connect with me on DesignAllz.com, where I’m working on…