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With the economy on an upward swing came the re-introduction of Wanderlust.
These days most Home Decor Stores carry Maps, for the most part all of the Maps that I have seen have been framed. But, if you want to be a little adventurous Antique Stores offer some great Vintage Options, and a one of a kind look. Then there is always the option the to go Digital. Digital Maps give you more options, regarding size and layout. Check out some of the Maps we have available in Our Etsy Store.
Did you know that many Vintage World Maps have hidden text, as well as hidden pictures that are not visible to the Naked Eye? Viewing some of these maps with a telescope or under different lighting can be quite the experience. We found maps that even had some risque pics on it. So, if you are looking to display maps in a space that has a PG Audience, be sure to check for Hidden Treasure.
Do you use Maps to decorate your home? What has been your favorite landing place and the meaning behind the maps you used?
You remember the 90’s right? Life was still so very easy. I don’t know about you, but back in those days my biggest concern was finding the perfect look for the day and having a Great Hair Day. I sure miss those days, but even more than I miss those days. I miss the music. When your turned on your radio back then, you were gonna move your body. Thank God for Pandora and iTunes Radio that can tailor your music to your preference.
So let’s have some fun – here are our Top 30 Favorites for the 90’s:
1. Snoop Dog – What’s My Name
2. Notorious BIG – Juicy
3. No Doubt – Don’t Speak
4. Lauren Hill – Doo Wop (That Thing)
5. Weezer – Buddy Holly
6. Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit
7. Bryan Adams – Everything I Do, I Do It For You
8. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under The Bridge
9. LeAnn Rimes – How Do I Live
10. Boyz II Men – End of the Road
11. Shania Twain – You’re Still The One
12. Van Halen – Right Now
13. Arrested Development – Tennessee
14. Bell Biv Devoe – Poison
15. Janet Jackson – Escapade
16. Stereo MC’s – Connected
17. Ini Kamoze – Here Come’s the Hot Stepper
18. Blackstreet – No Diggity
19. Soul Asylum – Runaway Train
20. Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing
21. Backstreet Boys – I Want it That Way
22. Green Day – When I Come Around
23. Eminem – My Name Is
24. Missy Elliott – The Rain
25. Public Enemy – 911 is a Joke
26. Cher – Believe
27. Gin Blossoms – Hey Jealousy
28. Outkast – Rosa Parks
29. Mary J. Blige – Real Love
30. SWV – Weak
I had a ball listening to these songs as I was going through the list. What is your favorite 90’s song from the list? Do you think we missed one? Let us know in the comments section below.
Happy Friday!!
We made it to the Weekend!! That is reason enough to celebrate with all the craziness going around. Every Weekend, I entice myself with plans of pulling the covers up around my neck, sleeping in, drinking coffee in bed and reading a good book. And, then I am startled awake by two, entirely too awake, wide eyed and bushy tailed little girls. Every now and then dh takes pity on me and I wake up to the smells of breakfast wafting through the house and my little monsters happily eating. This is always a treat. Even though I often miss the days of peace and quiet, I know all too well that these times won’t last forever.
For Today’s Fun Friday Post, I am opening up the blinds and letting you in on what made it on my radar this week.
1. Monday was a Holiday and Tuesday was a Snow Day, or in Georgia a Potential Threat of Ice Day. What do you do with your kids on Snow Days? It’s just enough to drive this Mommy crazy. Being stuck in the house all day with children who want you to entertain them, can really leave you grasping at straws. Here are some ideas I found around the web to maintain your sanity, while still scoring major Mommy points. I am putting these on my list for next year(because hopefully we are done with this, and Spring is on it’s way.). The Indoor Picnic – Game Marathons – Cookie Baking and Decorating Contest – Beauty Parlor – Hair and Mani-Pedis. Just to scratch the surface. I am working on a more detailed post just on that.
2. The Return of the Mack aka Frank Underwood and my favorite Netflix Series House of Cards. In case you have been living under a rock for the last two seasons. Find out more about Francis and Claire here. It came out this morning, and once this post gets published, I will be in a self induced House of Cards Coma for the next 13 episodes.
3. My girls are particularly excited about the Release of the Annie DVD. I mean over the moon. There was a lot of hand holding, screaming and straight up joy, when they found out that we could actually pre-order the movie now. I must admit that I have kind of overdosed on the sound track, because they play it every day. But, since I don’t intend to have to stomp out an uprising in my own home. I guess Mommy will tow the line.
4. Looking for some Inspiration and Positive Vibes – Check out my (3) Favorite Instagram Feeds for this week:
5. What I am currently looking forward to – The iPhone 6 Plus or the 6 (Eligible for my Upgrade on 3/1/15) – I haven’t quite decided yet, and yes I know I am way too excited about that…
5. My favorite quote for the week:
Photo Source: Pinterest
Enjoy The Weekend!!
If you follow us on Facebook and Instagram, then you probably already know that one of our Travel Posters from Our Etsy Store was purchased to be used in an upcoming episode of NCIS – New Orleans. We were told that it may or may not be seen once the episode was actually filmed, but, we just got confirmation today that it will in fact be seen in Episode 116 on February 24, 2015 on CBS @ 9/8C.
So, let’s have a little fun. The first person to tell us where in the episode our Travel Poster shown below was featured (in as much detail is possible), in the Comment Section Below, will get two Digital Prints of their choice, from Our Etsy Store.
This will probably be one of the easiest Giveaways you will ever enter. Just watch the show, and try to beat everyone else back to the comment section.
UPDATE: February 25, 2015 9:00am
Did You See It? It wen’t by really quickly. It literally was in the first minute and 33 seconds, of the show, if you blinked like we did, you missed it. We had to go back and watch it, too. But, we still want to give you guys an opportunity to win these digital prints, if you can answer the following trivia question. Answer in the comments below, and or in the comment section of our Facebook Page.
Name (4) individuals who played in the NFL that were originally from Eufaula, Alabama.
Our Most Purchased and Favorited Digital Print Set – Set of 4 – Butcher Diagrams – Pig, Chicken, Lamb, and Cow – 8X10 – Meat Chart – DIY – Wall Art – Restaurant Art – Meat Cut
Our Most Requested and Favorited Pillow Design – The University of Alabama Custom Pillow – [No Longer Available in Shop]
Our Most Favorited and Purchased iPad/iPhone Monogrammed Wallpaper – Preppy Argyle Monogram iPad/iPhone Wallpaper (Pink and Blue) Set of 2 – Personalized Wallpaper – Custom Wallpaper – Phone Background
Stage Presents has literally filled orders from All Over The World. We have sold our items to customers in Bottrop, Germany, Dusseldorf, Germany, Canberra, Australia, and Nagakute, Japan.
OWNER FAVORITES: I know we aren’t supposed to show favoritism but Hubby and I each have our favorite items in the store. We both really have more than one, but, for arguments sake we narrowed it down.
Hubby’s Favorite: Vintage Train Mail Car Bags (taken in a Vintage Train Mailroom) – 20.5 x 24.5 inch frame – 11 x 14 inch Print – Framed Wall Art
** I am sure he picked this one because it’s an Anwar Thomas Photography Original. I confess, I love it too.**
My Favorite: Gray and White OVERSIZED Contemporary Decorative Throw Pillows – 20×20 – Geometric Pattern – Gray Pillow
I love that they are OVER-SIZED and the design of these pillows, and the best part is, we carry it in another color found here.
Thanks for joining us on our Fun Friday Favorite Journey!!
Since going from a 2 to 1 income household, being more frugal has become a big part of my life. I certainly was not excited, nor did I welcome the changes that had to be made to maintain our lifestyle. But, I knew it had to be done. There was a lot of restructuring that had to be done and the pieces of the puzzle seem to continually stay in motion. But, that being said, there are still some things that I just don’t skimp on.
Cleaning Supplies: Dish Washing Liquid, Laundry Detergent, All Purpose Cleaners & Disinfectant Wipes. I know not everyone, my Mom included, will agree with me here, but I stand by this one. The cheaper options just don’t cut it, or you have to use more to achieve the desired results.
Skin Care Products: Moisturizers, Lotions, Facial Cleansers, Lip Gloss, Makeup. Eventually, I feel like you know what works for your skin. I am not a big makeup person, but I swear by MAC Lip Liner and their Tinted LipGlass. After a lot of trial and error with facial cleaners and moisturizers I am a devoted Garnier fan. I use their Balancing Daily Exfoliator and their Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream. I am less discriminating about my lotions, as long as it gives me extra moisture for the winter months, I can get by with Vaseline Intensive Care.
Perfume/Cologne: Whether you are purchasing this for yourself or as a gift. Don’t cheap out when it comes to this. You know how you feel when that special someone goes by you and you catch a whiff of his Special Scent. Right??
Toiletries: Toilet Tissue, Paper Towels. For me this is about both comfort and cleanliness, no 1 ply for me. As for paper towels, I am an all the way BOUNTY girl. I need my Paper Towels to be Heavy Duty. I think this is a MOM requirement. **Not to mention, I have tried some bargain brands that leave something to be desired when it comes to the way they smell when wet. Has anyone else experienced this? **
Housewares: Linens, Bedding, Towels. Purchasing Quality Housewares prevent you from having to purchase them over and over again. I say buy the higher end products, the higher thread counts, the heavier towels and washcloths. They will last longer and just give you a more pleasurable/luxurious experience. And, White Sales are pretty common place (especially in January), even if you have to wait to catch these items on sale. They will be well worth the wait.
Kitchen Appliances: Blender, Food Processor, Juicer, Toaster and Coffee Maker. No one wants to begin any kind of project in the Kitchen only to find that your appliance has failed. I can’t tell you how many blenders I went through before I decided to invest in one that was up to the task.
Nutrition: Vitamins, Medicine, and Even Healthier Food Options. It just is not easy to live healthy. It sucks, but it is the truth. I try to give my family healthy food choices and options, but I will be the first to admit that I wish I could shop Whole Foods exclusively. On this, I say do the best you can within the confines of your budget. They will thank you later.
Shoes: I am a shoe lover and kind of a shoe snob too. I probably would have a closet full of shoes, if wasn’t so picky when it comes to my shoes. Instead I have my staples. Basic Black Pumps, A Stylish Wedge, Fancy Sandals with or without a heel, that you can dress up or down, Rain Boots, Winter Boots, Sneakers(for Exercise Purposes, and then for Sporty Mom purposes), and as many pairs of Heart Stoppers (the ones that always get you a second look) and Flip Flops, as you can manage. In this case, quality just last longer, providing you take care of them.
“Underthangs”: And, let’s face it , even if you are the perfect weight and height, the older we get the better quality we need. Things just don’t settle where they used to.(side-eye) They need to pull in, lift up, and separate, etc. lol.
A Good Bed: Is EVERYTHING!! Not sure this even needs an explanation, it makes the difference in both Good Nights and Good Mornings.
What are the purchases that you JUST DON’T SKIMP ON? Share your Comments Below.
Today, February 10th, 2015, marks the One Year Anniversary of Our Etsy Store. I can hardly believe that it has been that long, but I can. I remember how nervous I was the day that we officially launched Our Store. I had no idea what the future would hold for Stage Presents, or how our items would be received. But, we stepped forward in faith and embarked on this grand journey. As most of you know, Stage Presents is a joint venture between my husband and I, and if you really want to know, I think its the secret to our success thus far. So….. I enlisted his help in writing this post.
As in any business effort, there is a lot of behind the scenes work that the customers never see. (Lucky for them, because it can get messy.) Prior to starting this venture and through out, we did a lot of research, trial and error. Here are some of the things that worked for us.
Some things are just out of your control. This was a hard lesson for me. Have a backup plan in place in instances where your products may not make it to their location in one piece and or if the product is delivered to the wrong recipient.Thank you all for all the support you have given us over the year. We couldn’t have done it with out you.
Do you have any Tips that we didn’t include that you would love to share with us? Funny Growing Pains Stories? Please Share yours in the comment section below.
I did my part, I shared my 10 Facts. What about you? Tell me 10 Fun Facts About You. Share Below or Feel Free to Share It Under The Post on Our Facebook Page.
I am sure you already have most of these things at home: Place mats – Heart Doilies (bought a set of 12 at the Dollar Store) – Utensils – Napkins – Ribbon – Anything Pink or Red to Make the Table Pop (In my Case, I used Valentine’s Erasers and Heart Picks.) And, lastly I made a Wine Glass Candle Lamp from the directions I found here. Voila!!
Colder months bring with them a new set of skin-care challenges. Unless we live in subtropical climates, the air is usually more frigid and drying, and less humid. With winter well underway, I’m going to share 5 tips for helping your skin survive this year’s cold front.
About Nandi –
Here’s an excerpt that I swiped from her website about her Vision. – Born and bred in small-town Louisiana, most of what Nandi’s Naturals founder Yolanda “Nandi” Jacobs consumed came straight from the earth, no additives, no preservatives, no fillers. While life choices might have taken this kreyól girl away from her small-town upbringing, one thing always remained: a desire to recreate her childhood, where figs and pears were picked fresh off the trees in her grandmother’s backyard, where chickens clucked, roosters crowed, cows mooed and birds chirped. Of course, she didn’t want to place all those ingredients in her products, but you get the drift—good products don’t require tons of unpronounceable ingredients, when simple, safe ingredients will do. So, it’s with the vision of summer days eating blackberries until her mouth turned blue and fingertips black, that Nandi set out to create body care products that didn’t require a chemist to translate the ingredient list or cause panic attacks after seeing the price tag. In other words, she wanted her cluck to be a cluck and her moo to be a moo.
You Can Find Nandi from Nandi’s Naturals on:
The Nandi’s Natural Company Website: