Safety Gates

Traditional, sturdy, pleasing safety:

For simpler, modern tastes, Munchkin LOFT Infant Safety Gate:

I include this next one to make a point-- 

There is no such thing as "ugly" when it comes to child safety:

Nothing particularly stylish here. The beauty is in the safety.

But if you do it,  isn't this better?

Don't forget the deck!

If there is the slightest chance that a child can access it, 

the pool needs its own safety fence,

 even if the backyard is fenced. 

You know that, of course.

         Perfect for my ShihTzu, but my mother's crazy large dogs could totally jump over this...

                            ... so, we are gertting her this sturdy, tall, attractive solution:

This gorgeous gate is for dogs, not babies.

Safety is Beautiful, and Good Design can 
make it  fit right in to your home.




Have a happy, safe, secure day!
xo
Valerie

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Beautiful Radiator Solutions

Got dem Radiator Blues?

I have seen plenty of hideous radiators, and I've seen some "FAIL" covers on them. Here are some that make any  radiator fit into the stylish scheme of the room, even becoming an attractive focal point.

Happily, each of these rooms also just happens to be inspirational on its own.

I especially adore that bathroom in the last image....

Speaking of   "Radiators"  .... An awesome band called The Radiators retired several months ago after 30 wonderful years of New Orleans-style Rhythm and Blues  music....sigh.
  But  - joy! - The New Orleans Suspects have formed, from members of The Neville Brothers, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Radiators,  Dr. John, Alan Toussant, Derek Trucks,  and Professor Longhair...and they are touring.
This is the real deal:  true professionals, a handsome lead singer, exciting, talented..!

         Fan-uploaded YouTube video link: here and here

        New Orleans Suspects tour schedule: here

              Have a Musical, Happy Day!   

xo   

Valerie

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Sparkle, Reflect, Shine!

Look at the doorway -- those handles, and then inside ...

This Is A Wow!

          This is a GREAT design, wonderful chrome backsplash

This is another Original, especially if you have

 extra Martini glasses lying around to be re-purposed

                                                                        This is Outstanding!

                                                           This is Shiny Happy, People!

Glitter and shine is wonderful... 

Rain or Shine, have a Sparkling Day!

xo

~~Valerie

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Mirror Chic...

Hey There, Hectic Holiday People~

Take a look, (or save it for after the holidays, but don't forget)

These mirrors are all fun to look at, great for decorating ideas, fun to re-blog about, and the rooms and the decor... are Just Simple, Pleasing Design... 

 Voila!   

 MIRRORS :

 or, in this gorgeous instance, shiny wreath on mirror on mirror:

 I'm going to be very ME now and remind you of something:

 Each one of us needs to look in the mirror and KNOW, as we notice flaws, wrinkles, etc,  that

 The-Fairest-One-of-All may not look it on the outside...

the Goodness of a person is what creates her true beauty. 

You can trust people to know that. 

Have a Beautiful Day!

xo

Valerie

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