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Jewelry of all kinds requires cleaning and maintenance. We have some lovely pieces of costume jewelry in store. They often succumb to dust and dirt after being kept in jewelry boxes or stuffed in drawers. A great tip is to mix a couple of drops of baby shampoo with water and then gently scrub the jewelry until clean. Simple, easy and sparkly! Here's a great link http://cleanmyspace.com/how-to-clean-costume-jewelry/

This website is gives some enlightening tips on dressing, that one might feels are obvious, but easy to forget. It feels more appropriate for office attire, but still an interesting read.  We love this tip: when wearing a tie, the tip 'should reach your waist and cross it a little'. And don't forgot to ensure your socks are long enough not to show flesh when sitting. Lots of great ideas!  Here's the link! https://brightside.me/inspiration-tips-and-tricks/14-dressing-rules-that-everyone-should-learn-once-and-for-all-441210/?utm_source=fb_brightside&utm_medium=fb_organic&utm_campaign=fb_gr_5mincrafts

We always have costume jewelry in store and sometimes, some rarer and more expensive pieces make an appearance too. Here are some great tips to clean your jewelry, especially pieces that have been sitting for a while, maybe gathering a little dust.  We love this tip - dip your jewelry in a glass of fizzing Alka-Selza, apparently they will be sparkling clean after a couple of minutes in this gemstone spa bath.  Soak your gems (even diamonds) in club soda! They will be shiny in the morning! Here are some more tips - a great blog! https://www.rd.com/home/cleaning-organizing/cleaning-jewelry/

We are experiencing significantly colder than average temperatures so we've been googling some great tips to stay healthy and active during the winter months. As well as keeping active and remembering to take vitamin D supplements, heating the home is an important tool in surviving the winter. We love this tip: "Run your ceiling fans clockwise to keep heat circulating downward". Genius! Also be mindful of cracks and holes where heat could escape. The link below suggests even bubble wrap can act as a good insulator. Anything to keep those Hydro bills down! Stay safe and warm folks! Here's the link! https://lifehacker.com/top-10-ways-to-survive-the-cold-harsh-winter-1498172684

I love this tip because I enjoy how mirrors add such depth and light. A great rule of thumb is to place a mirror in every room. It's an easy way to extend and enhance a smaller space or ground and accent something bigger. The variety available is vast. From ornate to chalk paint, mirrors have been around for centuries for a reason,  We've has some fabulous mirrors in store over the last couple of years. My all time favorite is this stunning art deco/ mid century piece. I  LOVE IT. Bling meets Art and kind of looks like the Sun.  And a few other ideas; mirrors we have welcomed through our doors.  Here's a great link with some other great tips! https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/11-foolproof-decorating-tips

This is such an useful tip - an easy, time saving, pure and simple way of cleaning the stubborn dirt out of the Mircowave. Here's a great link! https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-clean-your-microwave-with-just-a-lemon-cleaning-lessons-from-the-kitchn-200294 Lemons have natural cleaning qualities and by virtue of putting the lemon juice and rind in the microwave for 5 to 7 mins, the interior is sanitized with just a quick wipe.