Recently I had the opportunity to try Dove damage therapy intensive repair hair conditioner. I really don’t need an intensive therapy conditioner for my hair, but I was definitely willing to try it out.  Because my hair is in good condition and doesn’t need a deep conditioner, my stylist told me to stay away from heavy products that may weigh down my straight hair.
When I tried Dove conditioner I noticed the clean scent and creaminess. It felt smooth on my hair and a little bit goes a long way. I liked how easily the bottle opened from the bottom and that’s a great idea for getting out the last drop.  Have you ever struggled trying to open a bottle in the shower? It’s frustrating!
The knots and snarls left after shampooing were gone, completely. A comb slid easily through my hair. This impressed me! I’ve had many knots after using some other conditioners. Styling my hair was easy and it was not weighed down or heavy at all.

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This is the product I tried. It penetrates deep inside to help rebind damaged proteins without weighing hair down. That’s exactly what I was concerned with. It has patented MICROMOISTURE Serum which repairs, intensely nourishes and seals lifted cuticles to help protect against future damage and left my hair silky smooth.

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Your hair will be smooth and shiny thanks to Dove. I always knew Dove had great products. I started using the bar soap many years ago. What’s your favorite Dove product?  Is is bar soap, hair care products or lotions? I like them all!

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Thanks for visiting! Debra (((xx)))

At some point in the aging process we all yearn to be younger, maybe not in years but in appearance. Your skin is one thing visible to the world that reveals your years, so why not have it look its best, no matter your age, because if your skin is beautiful you’ll feel beautiful.

I’ve been given the opportunity to try a revolutionary line of premium body wash from Dove, a body wash that claims to improve the look of my skin after just one week. With that bold claim I was certainly skeptical. I use body wash but usually it’s a generic brand, so I was anxious to try it out and test these claims.

My shower time is my time to relax and let got of everyday stresses. If I found a product that made my shower even more pleasant, I’d want to use it everyday. With the highest concentration of NutriumMoisture technology across the Dove® portfolio, the new body wash did not disappoint.

Of the three variants, I tried the softening crème body wash. It claims to soften skin and dry spots. On my skin it felt like lotion with luxurious lather and had a light pleasant scent. It didn’t feel like soap. It felt like nourishment for my skin. In the Summer my legs are always so dry and scaly, but they aren’t anymore and I only used the body wash a few times. Seriously, my skin feels so soft and smooth just from a body wash!

The other varieties are, Dove® VisibleCare Toning Crème Body Wash, which helps to promote skin’s elasticity and strength and Renewing Crème Body Wash, which nourishes and replenishes skin. Dove® has turned the best of its technology into a luxurious experience for you to use at home as part of your daily routine.

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Thanks for visiting, Debbie

Friday feature this week is akadesign. Dean & Shannon are the Canadian couple behind this  blog. They share  thrifty design finds, organization ideas & affordable DIY projects.  In their words, we show you how we reno and pretty up our wee little bungalow on a budget… all while lovin’ on our three growing kiddos.

Click on pictures to be taken to the source.

In the fall of 2009 they bought their second house…then a run down 67 year old, 1050 sq. ft. war-era bungalow. It was long on potential and short on just about everything else.

Lots of people would think that a house this size would be too small for a family of five but they have creatively used every inch of space.

In the entry a pretty gallery wall greets you.

They share plenty of inspiring before and afters and this kitchen has undergone a total transformation from the original.

I love this multi-functional room……a dining room, an office and a family room at the other end. It’s a perfect space for gathering. The banquette saves space and looks great!

This stenciled wall and beautiful painted hutch add lots of personality and provide storage.

The desk was a DIY knockoff project!  I love the industrial look with a classic chair. Board and battened walls architectural detail.

The family area with more DIY knockoffs….the shelves. You have to check those out!

The family room is so pretty and comfortable looking.

Another DIY, the headboard. I want those lamps!

An example of how to use every inch of space is in the boy’s room. The train slips under the bed.

At {aka}design you will find a ton of tutorials and DIY projects that will amaze. The ottoman is a DIY and it is fabulous!  Seriously there are so many wonderful projects at {aka}design, you will be amazed at this sweet little house. It lives so big!  Check it out!

With so many great blogs all over the blog-o-sphere, Friday Feature is a way to showcase other bloggers while gaining lots of decorating inspiration. If you have a project or makeover that you think is feature worthy, please email me or leave a comment.

If you are not attending the Haven conference and would love to be there, follow along with me. I will be tweeting and facebooking my fun and experiences during the conference.

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I haven’t made it  to Atlanta yet…..the flight from Harrisburg to Charlotte NC was fine, but my connecting flight was cancelled so now I have been rerouted to Columbia SC and am stuck here for a few hours because that flight has been delayed! Oh the joy of airline travel! I’m glad I gave myself plenty of time to travel but now I’m worried about my checked bag!

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You can now find me in Instagram as dkd1434, I will be taking lots of pictures!

Thanks, Debbie

Our patio has evolved into a space that we use more than we would’ve ever believed. It’s become an extension of our home and an outdoor room that we love. Click here to see how the patio has changed through the years. We have our morning coffee here, eat most of our meals, watch tv and take lots of naps. Sometimes I lounge about with a good book and if the light isn’t too bright I can use the computer.

This year we decided to add some really comfy furniture. I think it’s the most comfortable furniture I ever sat on.  Slept on too!

The collection is Cortland from the Woodward furniture company and the color is Spa. The stool, which my husband uses as an ottoman, was from Tuesday morning and I recovered it with some fabric I had. Because if the crescent shape of the sofa, I’m looking for a small round  coffee table.

With all the aquas and greens on the patio, it fits right in.

Behind the sofa you can see the old patio set. That thing is over 20 years old and has been painted black two times now. It was white originally and the cushions have been replaced many times. We decided to replace it with an oblong set when we find one at a decent price.

The chandelier isn’t wired, it recycled and adorned with twigs and branches. I can add led candles for a soft glow.

Across from the sofa is a tv and small fridge. Somehow I ended up with 2 old style tvs, but they both work great, so we have a spare tv when this one goes bad.  I’m on the lookout for something to hold both the tv and fridge. Something big since the furniture is so big. You can see a glimpse of my swing and I still love it!

I gathered some fresh cut flowers from the yard and put them in a pretty old mason jar.

On the other side is the old yardsale patio set.

The rugs are from overstock.com. I have plans to replace that light fixture by the door.

These urns are so old and beat up but I just spray them black every year and they are good to go. I like to plant shrubs in the urns for height, sometimes they live for a few years.

That’s the patio tour 2012!  Hope you liked it and enjoy your outdoor space as much as I do.

Shared at:

Catch a Glimpse Thursday , Southern Hospitality Porch Party,

 Open House at No Minimalist Here, Shabby Creek Cottage Transformation Thursday

Primp your Stuff Wednesday,

Thanks for visiting! Debbie (((xx)))

O Glorious day, a beautiful song from Casting Crowns.

One day the grave could conceal Him no longer
One day the stone rolled away from the door
Then He arose, over death He had conquered
Now He’s ascended, my Lord evermore

Living, He loved me,

Dying, He saved me
              and buried,

                           He carried my sins far away

Rising, He justified freely forever

One day He’s coming,

               Oh glorious day

Easter blessings,

Debbie (((xx)))

I’ve only wanted to paint this room for a couple of years but it’s done at last. Finally. It’s only a small room, about 8 x 10, and I don’t really know why it took so long.

First I posted about picking the color, because that’s always a hard job for me. The color I chose is Aloe Vera by Olympic paints from Lowe’s.  After I was finished painting, I had some painter’s remorse, but as soon as I started finishing other projects for the space, I started to really like the color.  It’s a limey green, kind of lively. 

Painting fabric on a chair was the next project. I do like how the chair turned out, but I’m not sure I’d ever do it again.

I posted the question, would you paint this?  No, was the answer I got from the comments. So I didn’t!

Using the leftover chair paint I created this cute ombre chest.

Fabric scraps became drawer pulls and covered a lampshade.

Here’s the room now. I apologize for the poor picture quality. I’m slowly learning how to use the manual mode of my camera, but as you can see I haven’t mastered it yet.

The tree is actually 3 branches and part of a root. I lightly sprayed them white, outside, on one of those gorgeous warm days. The zebra curtains and pillow are from my daughter. The other bedding I already had. The chest belonged to my Mom and the black chandelier pillow is from a giveaway I won from Kathy at Creative Home Expressions.   The iron bed is from a yardsale.

Here’s the corner with the painted chair, it was given to me by my grandmother, another pillow I won and some recycled art.

I painted and distressed the frames, painted the mats and printed out birds on the computer.  A little dab of hot glue holds the twig to the wall.

The top of the chest holds a collection of ladies’ compacts and boot hooks. The walls aren’t different colors,  it was the camera’s fault!

This mirror and the lamp are also from a yardsale and were sprayed white.

Here’s the oak buffet that I wanted to paint white, on the other side of the room.

A collection of aqua and green glass sits on the buffet and I ordered some peacock feathers for the big vase.

There’s pretty much empty wall space in this room but I’m not in a hurry to fill it up. I tried 2 times to create some typography art and 2 times failed. Someday I’ll give it another go but til then the walls will be bare.

This room might be a bit too sweet or teenage-ish for some, but it’s a bright spot for me. I’ve always wanted a lime green room.

Linked to;

Making the World Cuter, Jennifer Rizzo, Elizabeth and Company

Have you been thinking about Valentine’s day? There’s tons of inspiration on my Pinterest page, do you need an invitation? I’ll send you one.  Follow me and I’ll follow back.

Come on over to Bungalow on facebook, we can talk. 

Debbie (((xx)))

When I was asked if I would like to review Fish Foam Premium glass cleaner, I quickly said yes. My husband is a glass cleaning nut. He’s always cleaning bathroom mirrors and car windshields and is       extremely         fussy            about         streaks.  OCD

Fish Foam was created by Fish Window Cleaning which has been in business since 1978 and is America’s largest window cleaning company. There are locations all across the USA.

I tried Fish Foam on the bathroom mirrors and was pleased to see that it is completely drip free, that would be really helpful when cleaning a sunroof.
It’s not wax based like the blue cleaners, so it doesn’t streak. A few swipes with a paper towel and the mirrors were sparkling.
It’s alcohol based so it dries very quickly.
It’s ammonia free.

Photographing mirrors isn’t easy, so you’ll just have to take my word that this is a great product.
I’m pleased with this cleaner and am happy to be offering it to you!
Three readers will receive a 3 pack of Fish Foam. That’s three 19 oz bottles for 3 readers! With the holidays over, most people are cleaning and organizing and it’s a great time to try a new product, especially when a great product like this is free! On the first sunny and warmer day I will be cleaning my windows!

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Debbie (((xx)))
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Every year do you make the same resolutions to  lose weight, eat a healthier diet or stick to an exercise regime?  yeah yeah yeah….We all know that doesn’t work. I stopped doing that and instead resolved to learn something new every year. That worked well for a few years but I still haven’t mastered last years resolution of learning how to roll my r’s. So I’ll never master the Spanish language or French or German, but I’m not giving up.

This year I decided to go in a whole new direction.

                                              2012 is the year to STOP!

*Stop comparing yourself to others. You are who you are, either accept it or do something about it.

*Stop being jealous of others’ achievements. You’re only hurting yourself. Did you ever think that others may be jealous of you? Do you really want that?

*Stop hanging onto toxic friendships/relationships. You hate yourself after spending time with these “friends” because they brag, nag or whine and bring you down. Maybe it’s time to say adieu, cya-nara, au revoir. This one has been especially difficult for me.

*Stop putting your needs last. You absolutely must take care of yourself before you can take care of anyone else….you’ve heard that one before, I’m sure. It’s true.

 *Stop worrying Matthew 6:27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

*Stop running from your problems.  Face it and get it over with and you’ll feel so much better.   Phew….

*Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Wallowing in self pity will eat you up.    Be grateful and smile.

*Stop holding grudges. If someone hurt you, forgive them. It doesn’t mean that it’s okay for another to hurt you, it means you’re letting go of those negative feelings. As long as you hold that grudge you let them have power over you!

*Stop blaming everyone else. Take responsibility for your own actions.

And one more,

*Stop and smell the roses. Slow down and make time to enjoy all the loveliness around you.

Here’s to a  New Year!   Can’t wait to get started .

Debbie (((xx)))

Merry Christmas my friends! Blessings to you and your family in the new year. I’m sharing this beautiful Christmas song, it’s one of my favorites.

                      Mary, did you know
that your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Mary, did you know
that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?

Did you know,
that your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you’ve delivered,
will soon deliver you.

Mary, did you know
that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary, did you know
your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?

Did you know,
that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
When you kiss your little baby,
you’ve kissed the face of God.

 
The blind will see
The deaf will hear
The dead will live again.
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of The Lamb.
Mary, did you know
that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary, did you know
that your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you know,
that your baby boy is heaven’s perfect lamb?
This sleeping child you’re holding,

is the great I AM

             Christ is the ultimate gift.

                 Rejoice in His birth!

Debbie (((xx)))

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Debbie (((xx)))

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Recently there was an article in the newspaper about the great Maine versus Pennsylvania whoopie pie debate. Each state is claiming this tasty treat as its own creation.

I don’t know anything about that but I  was inspired to bake up a batch of my own.

Lined up like chocolate soldiers, they smelled heavenly and the kitchen was filled with the scent of chocolaty goodness.

Just for fun I colored the filling pink and lavender and added some sanding sugar around the edges.

The daffodils were blooming, the whoopie pies were pretty and delicious ….what a great way to say  “Hello Spring!”

Here’s the recipe.

Linked up at Tasty Tuesday

I‘ve been trying to get some rest and rev up to start working on projects.  Painting the living room is next on my list. I’m painting it the same color as the dining room, SW antique white. Currently it’s whole wheat, from the same color strip. I love whole wheat but in my north facing living room I’m not loving it so much.

I got a new/old sofa to show off and I just finished up a curbside find project………I’m on a roll!  

Debbie (((xx)))

Isn’t this beautiful? I think it’s where I need to be now.

My enthusiasm for blogging has been declining for about the past year.

I need to relax.

I need to let go.

Inhale.

Exhale.

It’s time to regroup and reform.

I may be back….

or not……

I need to just be.

I’ve been blogging since March 07 and it’s been fun but because of recent events in my life I’m feeling a need for change and some serious RnR.

♥Uall

Debbie (((xx)))