Without realizing it, I stumbled across a trend in decorating that I had no idea existed. It seems that many people are using vintage magazine ads as home decorations. For example, if you have a home bar, you may be interested in framing some old Ballantines ale or Jack Daniels ads. If your first car was a 1969 Chevelle, you may want to frame a vintage Chevrolet ad. Colorful full page ads seem to spark the most interest.
I've heard all sorts of great ideas from people. The latest was a customer that was going to wallpaper their bathroom with vintage soap and perfume ads. Truly creative!While magazine ads are a great decorating idea, I've also found that some well placed antique tools can be very attractive as well..
Chuck collects and sells vintage tools and vintage magazine ads. His current items can be found in his store at the following URLWedding Anniversary Gifts
Wedding anniversaries have special personal significance. Each additional year is a milestone in the life a couple. It encapsulates the daily struggles in life, the memorable moments of happiness, and the simple joys of being with each other, and celebrates yet another year of togetherness. It is a triumph of a personal sort for couples, for all of us are aware of that living together requires much more than just love for each other. A wedding anniversary gift exchange is a tangible symbol of love that grows stronger with each passing year.
It signifies that a person still occupies a special place in the heart. It
provides an opportunity to couples to sit back and reminiscence about the golden moments of their life that often gets obliterated in routine drudgery. A special gift often rekindles dying romance in a couple's life.
The traditional concepts of paper, cotton, leather, fruit and flowers, wood gifts, in the initial wedding years found its genesis...
Make your cologne your own
Once you have found a scent that you feel really defines who you are and what you are all about, (and makes you just a little more unforgettable!), how do you make it your own?
By that we mean, how do you make people think, "that smells like Sheryl" or, "that smells like Jeff" instead of, "isn't that the cologne that Janet wears?" Making the cologne "your own" means engulfing yourself in the scent so that it becomes an integral part of you, without becoming overwhelming to others.
For example, you don't want to continue spraying yourself with perfume or cologne all day long, since the sharp, introductory notes will continue to come through and that sharp scent will be overwhelming to people if they smell it on you constantly.
Instead, try building a the scent in layers. For example, many fragrance manufacturers don't just make cologne or perfume, they make other products with the same fragrance as well. You should start by using their soap...
Soooothe That Sensitive Skin
Do you dread trying to find a cosmetic because you know that chances are its going to cause your skin to burn and turn red? Do you have a bathroom cupboard full of creams and lotions that you have only used once or twice because they reacted badly with your face? Then you have sensitive skin which is probably the most frustrating skin type to have. So how do you deal with it?The main problems with sensitive skin are redness, burning, tightness, dryness and irritation. This skin type can also be prone to dermatitis, eczema or acne. The first course of action would be to find out if an allergy is causing the problem.A dermatologist may perform a patch test to see if you are susceptible to one of the more common allergens. It may be an ingredient in a cosmetic, it may even be a dietary allergy or food intolerance.
If allergy is ruled out then the problem is genetic and there are still several things that can be done to help the situation.When buying any cosmetic always look for ...
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Collagen: Can it Really Reduce Wrinkles, Promote Healthy Skin, Hair & Nails, and Still Help With Painful Joints?
(ContentDesk) July 8, 2005 -- BenTasha Complementary Therapies sell the PureLogicol range of non-surgical Collagen Products, to promote a healthier you. The PureLogicol range consists of a Body Supplement, in capsule form, taken to stimulate the body's own collagen production, a Face Mask kit, used to promote the condition of the skin on the face, neck and d?collet?, a Velvet Serum Moisturiser which is also used directly on the skin, and can be used solely as a moisturiser or as a foundation, and is soon to include a Lip Plumper to give extra body to lips without resorting to surgery.Collagen is the most abundant protein in our body, accounting for 85% of skin, muscle and connective tissue.
From the age of about 25, however, collagen levels start to deplete at a rate of about 1.5% every year ? until the age of 40, when the body stops manufacturing it altogether.Re-introducing the correct form of pure collagen, in the form of PureLogicol capsules, into the body stimulates natural...
Wild Flowers
Wild flowers are Nature's miracle of miracles. They bring color, perfume, and distinction to the diverse environments in which they grow.
Wildflowers, however, can be as ecologically devastating as they are beautiful. Some wildflowers are native to the countries in which they are found. Others are migratory transplants, introduced either accidentally or purposefully into new landscapes. Wildflowers are often ecological opportunists, capable of proliferating in a wide variety of environments, sometimes at the expense of less-hardy indigenous plant species.
The rate of multiplication of wildflowers is affected by the latitude, soil composition, heat, and moisture of their environments.
Even sunburnt plots and gravelly highways can be home to these rugged species.
There are perennial, biennial, and season wildflower species. They come in shades of green, purple, pink, red, blue, yellow, orange, lavender and white. Always a treat to the eye,...
Cancer and Taking Care of your Skin
(ContentDesk) October 15, 2005 -- As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a womens skin changes during radiation and chemotherapy. The usual products sting and make your skin redder.
Not not sure what to do&the good news skin problems are usually short term and easy to fix.
Something proactive to do, something to help you feel better.During this time of change, your skin needs
special attention.
First ask your doctor regarding the products, lotions, soaps, deodorants, sunscreen, cream, or perfume around the treatment area you can use.
If the areas are itchy or irritated, a light sprinkling of cornstarch help, but filmy skin products may hamper your treatment.Washing the skin on the face or treatment area, a mild soap like Dove may be used.
Wash using only warm water and use your hands, this is gentler.
Gently pat dry with a soft cotton towel.
You should not scrub, scratch or shave treated skin. Soak a soft,...
Christmas and the Meaning of Gift Giving
Adelaide, Australia (ContentDesk) November 29, 2004 - Why do we give gifts for Christmas? You all know the story of the three wise men who saw a bright star in the sky and set out on their camels across the desert to find the newly born Baby Jesus. When they found Him they fell on their knees in worship and presented Him with their gifts of gold and precious perfumes.What about the most famous gift-bringer, Santa Claus? Santa Claus was a bishop called Nicholas who was known and loved for his kindness and good deeds. The story tells that he saved a family from poverty by secretly throwing gold coins in their home's hearth, hence "the secret gift?bringer".But there are also other gift-bringers equally loved and anticipated by the children around the world: the Befana, a mysterious old woman bringing her gifts for the children of Italy, Jultomte, the Swedish Christmas Elf, the Three Kings of Mexico (the three wise men), awaited by the children of most Spanish-speaking countries.Gift giving...
Christmas and the Meaning of Gift Giving
Direct Sales Simplified With Coastal Vacations Sales Center
(ContentDesk) August 11, 2005 -- Coastal Vacations Club, a 10-year-old home-based business, well known for offering travel products and packages worth over $15,000 for only $1,295, markets its memberships via a direct sales model through an association of home business entrepreneurs.People who purchase a package become lifetime members, and save up to 85% off their travels for life. Those looking to work at home can choose to become associates and market these memberships for profit. With the...
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Managing Pharmacy Costs Equates to Lower Health Insurance Premiums for Employers & Employees.
Greenwood Village, CO- June 9, 2004Prescription drug costs can now account for up to 20% of an employers total health insurance cost structure. Five years ago prescription drug costs represented only 5 to 7% of the total health insurance cost structure.Many strategies exist that can help manage and lower prescription drug cost up to 25% annually. In addition, employers can be entitled to refunds or overcharges from their current Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM). Solutions to lowering pharmacy...
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Exercise Can Decrease Hunger
It is obvious that exercise directly helps the loss ofexcess weight by burning calories. It is less well knownthat exercise also has indirect benefits for controllingweight.Many studies have found that even moderate exercise canimprove the feeling of well being and vitality. When you putaside a sluggish body, you also tend to put aside cravingsfor food, especially harmful foods. Of course, if you havereally gone all out in burning calories, your body will tellyou that you need to eat. But you...
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Cash Advance: Pros and Cons
Cash advances are short-term loans that are taken in case of emergencies when the individual depends on their paycheck to pay their bills. An extreme medical emergency or a credit card bill or other kinds of unexpected expenses might result in an individual opting for a cash advance.
Though cash advances are made against a credit card or paycheck, the interest on this loan is charged from the day the advance is taken. Also, since this kind of loan is taken only in case of emergencies,...