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A professional writer who asks why can't decorating and DIY be as easy as it appears on TV? I also write news and reviews about design, home decorating, crafts, DIY projects, green environmental living, and everything else that makes home ownership a
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HairZing Winner!
We have a winner to my Hairzing contest. I used a randomizer to select the winner... Catherine! Photo courtesy of HairZing Here's Catherine's winning comment: I like the silver... ...
I Paid 17 Cents for a Big Bag of Groceries - No Lie!
I used to be a coupon grocery shopper just like my mother and her mother before me. Then Husband took over the cooking. Husband cooks from scratch. You know from items that don’t have coupons,... ...
Talk Like a Pirate Day and Flip Flops - What Could be Better?
Ahoy! My name’s Captain Blitzkrieg the one eyed Pekingese Pirate Dog and I’ve commandeered this here blog in honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Arrrr! First I’m going to start... ...
I Partied with a Giant Potato at BlogHer 09
Of course there was a conference and seriousness and learning going on at BlogHer. However, this is not that post. It is the did-you-just-party-all-the-time or-was-there-a-conference-going-on... ...
Smelly Washer Winnah!
The mystical and magical random number generator selected bettycd the winner of my Smelly Washer Giveaway! Thank you to everyone who entered the contest and above all – Congratulations Betty! For... ...
Why I Went to BlogHer '09
There are so many things both good and bad that I could write about my trip to BlogHer 09. I even got an insiders peek at some of the goings on because I was on the BlogHer Green Team. I was also a... ...
Make Business Cards from Reclaimed Materials
I needed some business cards to promote Condo Blues at BlogHer. I opened up Photoshop and stared a hole through that stupid blinking cursor on my computer screen. Nothing I came up with said... ...
I’m a 4R's Superhero!
I’m a 4R’s Superhero. What’s that you ask? It’s an award that Rob of Rob’s World gives to those who do something to repair, recycle, reuse, or reduce waste. And Rob was kind enough to bestow his... ...
How is the Economy Treating You?
Not to be too nosy, but how is the economy treating you? Are things still good for you? Bad? Sorta Bad? Looking up? Some smart savers are able to take advantage of the deals out there and take dream... ...
Pet Promise Rescue Run 2009
Husband runs 5Ks (and as of last summer 10ks and half marathons) to stay in shape. The races help motivate him to get out and run in even the crappiest of weather. Running offers great health... ...
Race for the Cure Columbus
Husband and I gathered with over 45, 000 (yes, I said forty five thousand that’s not a typo) of our closest friends to do something important – kick breast cancer’s butt. We went to the Komen... ...
It’s Mother’s Day and I’m a Green Mom!
It’s Mother Day and I have an announcement to make. Guess What? I’m a Green Mom! An official Green Mom. Like with a little button on my blog sidebar and everything. See? “What?!” you say, “Lisa, are... ...
I’m on MSN Smart Money!
Thursday was a very, very good day. First off I spent the afternoon at the Columbus Auto Show courtesy of Ford. They invited seven local bloggers to the car show and showed us their new hybrid cars (I’ll blog about this later.) Oh and they took us ...
I’m Going to BlogHer ’09!
Going to BlogHerWrangling mics, greening conferencesWill I see you there?That’s right kids, this July I’m packing up my bags and going to BlogHer ‘09. But me being me, I can’t just attend a conference. Oh no. I have to get involved in some w...
Apartment Therapy Loves My Refrigerator!
Much happiness in The Condo today! Look at who’s featured on Apartment Therapy – me! Again!!Apartment Therapy’s cooking and kitchen blog The Kitchn (don’t look at me that’s how they spell it) raved about how I use six pack holders to organi...
Just Like That – Poof! – and the Blog was Gone
Capessa BloggerSustainable Style I write wrotemy new bye-bye blogging gig If you’re looking for another crazy, insane post like last week’s Haiku Friday sorry, it ain’t happening.Although do feel like a grammer rebel because I used the word ...
Re-Nest Puts Condo Blues in the Best of 2008 Creative Reuse Club!
Look at what I found waiting for me in my feed reader after the Christmas holiday. Apartment Therapy’s green blog Re-Nest choose my picture frame dog feeder as one of Re-Nest's Best Creative Reuse of 2008 projects!This is an amazing way to close ou...
Design Within Reach Black Friday Discounts!
Design Within Reach doesn’t hold many sales during the year, but when they do hold a sale, they do hold a sale. From Black Friday, November 28th to Cyber Monday, December 1st Design Within Reach is giving customers 15% any purchase in their stores ...
Help Me Help You This Holiday Season!
The holidays are fast approaching. In fact, for the first time in my life I turned on the radio this weekend and heard Christmas music! I have never heard Christmas music playing on the radio during the first week of November!That got me to wondering...
Earthlust Contest – We Have a Winner!
The mystical and magical Random Number generator selected Jennifer of The Dirty Shirt blog the winner of my Earthlust Reusable Stainless Steel Water Bottle Contest! I emailed both Jennifer and the folks at Earthlust so they can send Jennifer her priz...
Condo Blues Projects are Featured on Apartment Therapy!
Apartment Therapy is one of my favorite decorating and design blogs. It's been a dream of mine to be featured along side what I think is the coolest, hippiest, and cleverest (Cleverest? I think I just made up a new word.) interior design ideas around...
