By Holly Peterson
Ah, the ottoman. What can't this piece of furniture do!?
From big to small, square to round this multi-functional piece of furniture
has come a long way. We can rest our feet, sit, sleep and store all kinds of goods.
With such a huge selection to choose from these days, it has never been easier
to find the perfect one for your home.
If your short on space, you might need something like this. Can you believe this
ottoman actually unfolds into a bed!? We're all used to the storage ottomans
by now, but this gives new meaning to multi-functional.
If your an echo chic type, then you'll love this cube ottoman upholstered in coffee bean
bags. This would be a perfect addition to any room, adding texture, color and functionality.
Contact
Design Diva if your looking for ways to add additional seating or
want to make a statement with a bold ottoman cocktail table.
By Holly Peterson
Egg White Pancake Recipe
4 egg whites
1/4 cup rolled oats
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/3 banana
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 packets stevia
pinch of salt
Put everything in a blender and liquify (at least 1 minute).
Pour directly onto pan lightly sprayed with oil.
Makes 10-12 small pancakes (1 serving).
You can make this for breakfast or for snacking!
Double or triple the serving and freeze for convenience.
Enjoy!
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Design Diva
By Holly Peterson
30% OFF ALL REGULARLY- PRICED PRODUCTS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24TH ONLY
Use code FLASH30
Happy Shopping!
By Holly Peterson
One of our favorite Indoor/Outdoor Fabric lines has come out with a tote bag just for YOU!
Get yours today!
Needing fabric selection for your indoor/outdoor space?
We'll show you how you can integrate these fabulous fabrics into your life!
By Holly Peterson
Designers find that introducing color in kids’ rooms is often a
balancing act between creativity and family harmony.
A fascinating read about color and what it can do for not only your child's bedroom walls,
but for their brain development, as well...
By Holly Peterson
Turn your manual waste bin into an automatic.
Blum's new waste/recycle kit with SERVO-DRIVE transforms cabinets into an entirely hands-free solution. So now all you have to do is tap the drawer with your knee, hip or elbow for quick and easy access.
By Holly Peterson
Happy 4th of July from San Diego
By Holly Peterson
THE LOWDOWN ON SMART TVS
(Written by: Stephen Treffinger / House Beautiful)
With the click of a remote, you can browse the Web, check out what your friends are doing on Facebook and Twitter, call them through Skype, watch YouTube videos, stream music via Pandora - all on your TV. The newest models come preinstalled with a host of Web-connected apps like Netflix, HuluPlus, Amazon, Yahoo, Vudu, CinemaNow, and Flickr, among others. They appear as icons on the screen just as they do on your smartphone.
You can still enjoy many of these same services on the big screen without a preloaded TV. The Roku Player is a compact box that links your TV and high-speed Internet service, giving you access to content from more than 150 sources. Some Blu-ray players and gaming systems like Xbox can do it, too.
Beware, not every streaming device offers the same features, and not every app is available on every TV model, so check first before you buy.
Happy Shopping!
By Holly Peterson
Smog-eating Aluminum Panels?
What a genius idea...
Happy Wednesday!
- Design Diva Interiors
By Holly Peterson
"Pay attention to your water bill, so you know what's normal. Even if you can't hear it, you might have a running toilet or a leaky faucet somewhere. If your bill is running high, call your plumber."
DAVID PASQUESI, Partner, Pasquesi Plumbing, Highland Park, IL
"A well-done tight-back sofa is far more comfortable than one with loose-back cushions."
MATTHEW O'REILLY, Owner, Matthew O'Reilly Furniture, Albany, CA
"A keypad with an 'all off' button at the front door not only saves energy,
it looks much better than four or five switches, right?"
TONY DORN, Owner, Chestnut Electric, Greenwich, CT
"Steam is the absolute best disinfectant, and it works faster than most household cleaners. We use the Ladybug Steam Cleaner on everything from mattresses to floors to counters. It even gets rid of mold, bedbugs, and fleas in seconds flat."
DIANA HENLEY, Owner, Natural Care Cleaning Service, Houston, TX
"There's a lot of misinformation about marble being too porous and impractical. I still think it's the best kitchen counter material. Put a marble poultice on a water mark for 24 hours and it will be completely restored."
ROBERT BAKES, Owner, Bakes & Company, Sag Harbor, NY
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