At the moment, I’m not a fan of spending a lot of time in the bathroom. At one time, it was one of my favorite places to “get away” from everyone. I could go in there, close the door and be alone. But when your bathroom is as boring and utilitarian as mine was, spending time there gets really old really fast. Unfortunately, we’re renters, so there’s not a whole lot I can do about it beside add a few accessories and maybe paint. But what I wouldn’t give for my bathroom to look like this:
So…our apartment looks like it was recently hit by a bomb due to all the packing we’ve finally gotten around to. And I’ve been so busy for the last few weeks that I’ve barely had time to breathe, let alone blog. But at least my daughter is spending a few weeks with my sister and mom going to summer camp (she’ll be the house that falls on the witch in their rendition of the Wizard of Oz tomorrow night…lol). And if there is a silver lining, it’s my wonderful husband, who gave me the beautiful flowers you see above a few nights ago — just because. Gotta love that man!
One of the things I hate most about being a renter (as I’ve said many times before) is having to live with carpet. We do everything we can to minimize the amount of dirt and grime that makes its way through the house, taking off our shoes at the door. Still, keeping it clean is an uphill battle. Our Bissell Envirovac doesn’t have as much suction as it used to, and quite frankly, it’s a pain to pull out this hulking machine for small jobs like cleaning under the dining table. Because we can’t rip out the carpet and replace it with beautiful caramelized bamboo floors like I’d like, a great vacuum is a must — preferably a lightweight, cordless one that takes little time to grab and go.
I don’t know what rock I’ve been living under, but the HGTV Green Home giveaway has been live for a while now, and I’m just getting around to taking the tour. To put it lightly, I am in love! The 2011 Green Home is located in Denver, CO, and compared to last year’s, it feels much more like a home that could work for a family.
The style of the home is decidedly modern, both outside and inside, with few traditional influences. I am perfectly fine with that, but I know there are fans who would’ve preferred some more traditional elements. Still, this is the style of house my husband and I always hope we’ll discover somewhere in metro Atlanta, without having to build custom.
Every year on Earth Day, I debate whether I should write a post. After all, this site is dedicated to all things green 365 days a year. Still, I wanted to acknowledge that if you’re one of many who have never really thought about their impact on the planet, today is a great day to start.
So what am I doing today? To be honest, the same thing I was doing yesterday.
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I’m Jennae Petersen, and I’m a lot of things. A mother, a graphic artist, a connosieur of beautiful interiors and a purveyor of all things design. Green Your Decor was borne of frustration in my attempts to find eco-friendly housewares that were also beautiful, and inspiration to do something to reduce my own carbon footprint and help others do the same in a beautiful way.
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