At the beginning of Spring I looked at my garage wondering what was missing.  I wanted to add a little something special to customize the four wooden walls with a roof.  Cupolas are  toppers to any house or garage that can add color and architectural detail to the roof line.  That is exactly what my garage needed….so the hunt started!

I found Annapolis Cupolas in my search.  They had a wonderful selection with affordable pricing.  Their old fashioned guarantee is a full refund if not 100% satisfied….what did I have to lose?  They were truly the experts and I was very satisfied as a customer.  The proof is in the final result!

Cupola Magic!

Wow a ceiling mount fixture that is actually cool!  Update your room with this modern metal overlay and white frosted-glass drum ceiling light from Shades of Light.  It comes in three different finishes to match your decor!

Please welcome and meet Sandi, new contributor of PYS. I first met Sandi at Michigan State University where her ability to organize creatively was evident even back then. Now a wife and mother of 3 year old Olivia, she is putting those skills to good use.

Not only is Sandi a great organizer, but that girl can shop. Yes please welcome PYS’s personal shopper. Sandi will be presenting all of our readers with PYS Finds. Great finds that need to be shared. Sandi is also going to share all of her DIY projects. Bringing chic to the home for less is her specialty. I am thrilled she can join our team and share many exciting finds in the future.

Welcome To PYS!

Want a hand-cut look without the mess?  Seek out Sunny’s original stencils.  Sunny’s Goodtime Paints is always creating new stencils for a fun and creative use.  I first admired one of  her stencils from Posh Tots.

The Tidal Starfish Stencil Set creates a perfect look for the beach house or sea themed room!

Get inspired from Sunny’s creative uses of her stencils….love the drama and all different interior planes in play!

Stencil your walls, then to the floor, and go up on the ceiling….any special look you want to create. These stencils are definitely unique and fun for anyone to try!

Stencil Until Your Hearts Content!

What the 70’s are back?  I am loving all the fun and groovy prints from the past.  Retro wallpaper…….what a great find!

I believe wallpaper somewhere in the home unifies paint colors and adds a little special something.  Wallpaper From the 70’s offers a variety of fun prints ranging from floral to abstract wallpaper selections.

Re-Work Retro and Check it out!

More nature photos to inspire you!  Here in Michigan it is a beautiful day and we are finally approaching warm weather.  Outside becomes our interior space in the summer to work, laugh and play.  I like to gather photos to inspire me on color that I can incorporate to the interior space for special reminders of this season.

Harbor Springs, Michigan is my favorite spot of all time.  A relaxing place to visit…. full of relaxing colors to see.

Colors galore…..plan a visit!

Take it from nature…..the most perfect palette of all!

Happy Mother’s Day To All PYS Readers !

Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs… since the payment is pure love.  ~Mildred B. Vermont

The look is timeless and offers a great backdrop for featuring art or black and white family photos.

A past story…. I can remember a customer wanting nothing to do with the suggestion of black walls in her dining room. I told her let’s get it painted. If she hates it I will pay for her to get it re-painted. She took me up on the dare, and has loved her dining room ever since. My philosophy on the black walls is not that it closes you in, but makes the walls recede back. Just think about the night sky and how vast the area looks compared to daytime. It is a thought next time you are out taking a walk at night. It might take a few more coats, but go ahead and try it…If you dare!!!

How HOT are these fireplaces???  7 Reasons why EcoSmart Fire is HOT right now:

1. EcoSmart Fires are Environmentally Friendly
2. All of our fireplace are fuelled by Denatured Alcohol – a renewable, clean burning fuel
3. EcoSmart Fires are extremely easy to install – no chimney or installation required
4. All of our fireplaces are more affordable now that they Qualify for the 30% tax rebate
5. The majority of EcoSmart Fireplaces are C-UL US Listed
6. All EcoSmart products are Manufactured by ISO 9001:2000 certified company (The Fire Company)
7. Purchasing an EcoSmart Fire is a great way of adding value to your home…

What I think is ideal about this product is no chimney required… so perfect for condos and apartments.  Offering a warm atmosphere with being environmentally friendly, too!

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