Creating the Perfect Guest Room & What NOT to Put Down the Drain

While the above picture might not look like YOUR holiday table...isn't this festive & fun?  So many of us are so stressed & filled with anxiety at this time of year we forget to have FUN & enjoy the time of year.  It's easy to get caught up in work, buying gifts, hosting guests or traveling to & fro...however, it's vital to your peace of mind, sanity & to your loved ones that you take the time to breathe & remember the meaning of the season.  Appreciation.  Thanks.  Joy. Reflection.  Fun.  Even if you're on your own, like I am, this holiday, it's so important to make time for yourself...whether it's in ritual of past holidays or creating your own (I started my own traditions when I moved south & had to create a "new family" with my new friends).  So while the above photo may make you say "not at MY house"...think about how you can incorporate some fun into your traditions & crazy schedule!  And remember, you can never have to many twinkling lights!On the "twinkling lights" note: my new fave product are LED GLITTER STRINGS!!  They come in a variety of colors, run on batteries & can be controlled by a remote.  How cool is that?

From our friends at RotoRooter, here are tips on keeping your plumbing happy & healthy....your house's plumbing not your internal plumbing...that's another article!

Tips to help you prepare your home’s plumbing system for the Fall:

•     Check all outside faucets for drips and leaks and make necessary repairs.

•     Remove leaves and debris from all yard drains, gutters, downspouts and window wells.

•     Disconnect outside water hoses. If left connected, water in the hoses can freeze and expand causing faucets and    connecting pipes inside your home to freeze and break.

•     Cover outside faucets using a Styrofoam faucet insulation kit available at home centers.

Tips to guard against drain disasters:
 

•     Never put pumpkin pulp or seeds down the toilet, sink drain or in the garbage disposer.

•     Throw away pumpkin-related materials in the garbage can or compost pile.

•     Separate the seeds, then roast for a tasty treat!

Creating the Perfect Guest Room....
This is my Hot Topic for November!  Make sure to check out the DeAnna On Design pinterest page for product ideas & the latest DeAnna On Design podcast for more info.

What's New w/DeAnna?

DeAnna On Design is pleased to announce new MINI Life Area design sessions!  These are 20 minute, laser focused design sessions which the client picks 1 of the 9 Life Areas (career, health, relationships, abundance, success, family, creativity/kids, travel/helpful people, knowledge) to focus on.  Tips shared include: clutter-busting, color, accessory and/or space-planning advice.  Sessions are conducted via the web thru Skype so a web cam is necessary so DeAnna can see the room & geographic location is unlimited!  Contact us at deannaondesign@gmail.com to schedule.

Until next time...Happy Thanksgiving!!!   deanna  :)