Dorm Room Essentials

Headed off to college? Reaching for the hankies because your child has left the nest? Here’s are a few dorm room essentials that may have been left behind. They offer the perfect excuse to reconnect before classes get underway – even if it’s just through the mail. Care packages are always welcome. Read More…

Infusion Organique Giveaway: The Winner Is…

Thanks to Infusion Organique for sponsoring this terrific giveaway. I’m enjoying mine and now…

Judith

will be enjoying hers as well. Congratulations to Judith! I’m putting together an organized giveaway calendar. I love giveaways (who doesn’t?). Design Hole is about lots of things – all related to making your home beautiful. Stay tuned for another event in a couple of weeks!

Design Hole Giveaway: Infusion Organique Scent Diffuser

I’ve spent a couple of weeks test driving a scent diffuser from Infusion Organique. I’m keeping it! So they generously gave me an extra to give away this week. Before I get to the giveaway info, here’s my take on scented homes.

Truthfully, I wasn’t an enthusiast of scented rooms until a couple of years ago. Up until then all I knew about this sort of thing were products designed to cover up some bad smell in someone’s home. Eeeeewwww! Whatever it is, if it smells that bad, clean it! Ick. Then, a friend got me thinking beyond the occasional scented candle by the bed… Read More…

WallCandy Giveaway: And The Winner Is…

I’d like to thank WallCandy for sponsoring this fun giveaway. It’s nice to be able to give away a prize from such a creative company. And, thanks to everyone who entered. And now, without further ado, the winner is:

Megan!

Congratulations to Megan, who says she’ll use her decals to decorate her dorm room. Stay tuned because I have another terrific giveaway coming up on Monday. Enjoy your weekend.

Decorating Your Place In The Sun

I’m currently spending a few days with my best buddy from college. She has a lovely home on Fire Island and we’ve been having fun catching up and working on our tans. This gave me the idea to write a quick post about setting up your own little beach-going ensemble. Don’t forget to bring your guitar and your best friend.

Resources

• Tommy Bahama Beach Umbrella: Amazon.com $48.49
• Jantzen Beach Towel: Dillard’s $15.00
• LL Bean Beach Tote: LL Bean $17.95 – $30.95
• Coleman Cooler: Coleman $25.99
• Beach Chair: BeachStore.com $109.95