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At the New York Times, Thomas Erdbrink reported on the latest cyberattack on Iran via a virus known Flame. "Iran's Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre," he writes, "fears that it's potentially more harmful than the 2010 Stuxnet virus. … In contrast … the newly identified virus is designed not to do damage but to secretly collect information from a wide variety of sources."
At Asia Times Online, Pierre Klochendler elaborates:
"Flame can easily be described as one of the most complex threats ever discovered. Big and incredibly sophisticated, it redefines the notion of cyber-war and cyber-espionage," Alexander Gostev posted on the Securelist blog of Kaspersky Labs, the company that uncovered the worm. Gostev is head of the firm's Global Research and Analysis Team.
Meanwhile, reports Erdbrink, an Iranian cyber defense official said, "'Its encryption has a special pattern which you only see coming from Israel,' … While Israel never comments officially on such matters, its involvement was hinted at by a top official there."
It's curious that Iran hasn't obviously retaliated to the cyberattacks, killings of nuclear scientists, and sabotage of imported nuclear components, much of which seems to have been perpetrated by Israel. Klochendler reports on one possible reason.
"Iran's brush with Duqu and disastrous encounter with Stuxnet prove that the Islamic Republic is, indeed, lacking in the field of cyber-security," [Assaf Turner, chief executive officer of the Israeli-based Maya Security company] asserted on the Israeli news site YNet.
But, at NPR, Tom Gjelten reports.
"[The Iranians] have all the resources and the capabilities necessary to be a major player in terms of cyberwarfare," says Jeffrey Carr, an expert on cyberconflict who has consulted for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Furthermore, writes Gjelten:
Sanctions imposed on Iran by the U.S. and its allies are so severe as to constitute a form of economic warfare. … Under the circumstances, could the Iranians be tempted to consider a cyberattack on the U.S.?
"There is a great deal of worry in terms of what they may be able to do if they're pushed to the brink," says cybersecurity researcher Dmitri Alperovitch. "If they believe the regime is threatened, if they believe they're about to be attacked, [they may consider] how can they employ cyberweapons, either to deter that attack or to retaliate in a way they can't do militarily."
How long can Iran be expected to sit back and take it? It's ironic that it's suffering the sanctions and attack at a time when it not only seems to have halted terrorist operations on foreign soil — but has no nuclear-weapons program.


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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Last week I wrote about going back to the bus stop and walking through the village's confined streets, Provence-like cottages with their secretive gardens and glamorous floral adornments (Part I, Part II, Part III & Part IV). Well, this post talks about the last few meters of our promenade...
This place might be small in size, but contrarily to other villages it is impossible to go through it in a rush as there is a abundance of things to admire and details to unearth. Although I have visited Hermance on countless occasions, I still find something new to photograph and I am still amazed by what I see every time I set a foot there.
I hope you enjoyed this series of articles on Hermance!
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Hermance is such a gorgeous place Rosa! L'shanah Tovah to you as well.ReplyDelete
LOVE it. so so beautiful :) <3 i want to go there someday.ReplyDelete
I love the way you go round places taking in every little detail. Smaller places are great for that because in a big city, it's difficult to get an overview. Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us, your pictures are stunning.ReplyDelete
Ciao Rosa ! It has been wonderful to walk through Hermance with you ! I would walk more !ReplyDelete
Your photos always have such a beautiful dreamy quality to them. I would love to visit Hermance some day.ReplyDelete
Ca c'etait avant, avant qu'il se mette a pleuvoir, que l'automne revienne trop vite. Alors merci de le faire durer un peu.ReplyDelete
...just beautiful!this place is magnificent and your pictures ,also...ReplyDelete
I just love this virtual tourism! thank u.ReplyDelete
Rosa, what lovely photos. I really like the one of the boats, beautiful light!ReplyDelete
that blue colour is awesome, Rosa :)ReplyDelete
Again pics are awesome, wish i could go there onceReplyDelete
Encore un petit air de vacances qui fait du bien. On en redemande,des couleurs, des impressions douces...ReplyDelete
Lovely captures of a wonderful looking place. I too like the picture of the boats.ReplyDelete
You showed this place so wonderfully! I love the last shot and would loved to have enjoyed a pinic there.ReplyDelete
elles sont sympa ces photos avec un effet orton on diraitReplyDelete
Loved all your clicks.The last one with staircase & pot is my fav!ReplyDelete
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Tes photos me rappellent qu'il n'y a pas si longtemps, j'étais en vacances... Je ne me lasse pas de regarder tes photos Rosa.ReplyDelete
Hands down, the first pic is my favorite. Love that one!ReplyDelete
Tes z'images sont de plus en plus magiques.. la musique en surplus:)ReplyDelete
Bonne nuit ma belle Rosa xx
That photos water-based are outstanding and makes me wish to be there with a refreshing cocktail :)ReplyDelete
All the best,
- Anonymous1:52 AM, September 09, 2010
Your pictures look like paintings! Gorgeous!ReplyDelete
Your photos are stunning as always! Especially the 3rd one, I see light of the future there. Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
Regards, Kristy
Hi Rosa, I love the photo of the stone wall with the window, just beautiful!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing your lovely vacation with us! Beautiful pics!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous6:35 AM, September 09, 2010
Stunning! What a lovely country you live in.ReplyDelete
elles sont plus que magnifiques ces photos de vraies cartes postalesReplyDelete
Lovely clicks Rosa!!ReplyDelete
Just adore the intensity and contrast that you put into your images. So vivid and stunning :-)ReplyDelete
They create such a lively mood..
Sawadee from bangkok,
Tes photos sont toujours si agréables à regarder!!ReplyDelete
Bon jeudi ma Chère Rosa;)xxx
you've single-handedly inspired hundreds of us to plan a trip to hermance. :)ReplyDelete
It's amazing how I can unfold a tale of my own just by imagining myself within those gorgeous captures of yours ;o)ReplyDelete
Ciao for now,
Gorgeous images. You give me wanderlust every week!ReplyDelete
Always love your pictures Rosa, theseare really beauty, what lovely place, x gloriaReplyDelete
gorgeous photos!ReplyDelete
Aw, this really is the sweetest photo ever. What a cutie!ReplyDelete
Toujours de très belles photos chez toi Rosa. Passe un bon week-endReplyDelete
well its really an amazing place to visit . thanx for sharing it. hope to be there one day. pics were great. nice blog.take care.ReplyDelete
Rosa, such a great pleasure to enjoy the last few meters of your gorgeous journey in Hermance!ReplyDelete
gorgeous pictures! they look like paintings :)ReplyDelete
I've loved your photos, Rosa! You make us feel as though we were right there with you. Hermance is lovely.ReplyDelete
I am a tea drinker...can't live without Oolong and Pu Erh. Your tea cups are very chic!ReplyDelete
Have I mentioned that you are a great photographer? :-)
Gorgeous photos! I would love to visit there.ReplyDelete
I wish I was there right now. ;)ReplyDelete
Your photos just take my breath away, I was not familiar with Hermance before but I know its a place I want to know well.ReplyDelete


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50 Midwest Resorts We Love
Ridgedale, Missouri: Big Cedar Lodge
Upscale Big Cedar Lodge on the southern tip of Table Rock Lake features hotel rooms in three lodges (with rooms overlooking the lake, of course). Log cabins hidden among the pine trees are also a big draw. Wooden decks have their own gas grills, and room service will gladly provide all the fixings for a do-it-yourself barbeque, so you dine in seclusion while watching boats laze on the water below. If you want to do more than just relax, activities for both kids and adults will keep you entertained. Guests enjoy standup paddleboard yoga, yoga hikes, a 62-foot luxury dinner yacht and kids' programs (including the new Fun Mountain with 11 indoor adventures). Companion destination Top of the Rocks Ozarks Heritage Preserve features a golf course, two restaurants and a museum, situated to showcase every sunset over the lake. bigcedar.com
Nisswa, Minnesota: Grand View Lodge and Good Ol' Days Family Resort
Guests might come to Grand View Lodge for the three spectacular 18-hole golf courses, but they stay for the quality accommodations and views. Choose from townhomes, villas, cabins or clubhouse suites; we love the cabins lining Roy Lake (pictured). In addition to golf, the resort offers a beach, spa and indoor water park. grandviewlodge.com
Just blocks from downtown Nisswa, Good Ol' Days Family Resort features Mission-style cottages with glass doors framing views of Lower Cullen Lake. The four-season resort also includes an eight-unit lodge and a beautiful beach. Rent boats, play on the basketball court, indulge in nightly campfires and ice cream socials, or try some friendly competitions such as kayak races and a sand sculpture contest. goodoldaysresort.com
Thompsonville, Michigan: Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa
A destination for all seasons, Crystal Mountain wows with its wide variety of lodgings and classy amenities. In winter, ski out the back door of a mountaintop townhome. Summer allows for speedy runs down the 1,600-foot-long alpine slide. Nourish body and spirit at Crystal Spa, the only LEED-certified spa in the Midwest, and cap off the day at the on-site Thistle Pub and Grille, where regional ingredients flavor healthy high-end cuisine. crystalmountain.com
Ashland, Nebraska: Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is all about amenities: trail rides, miniature golf, a driving range, a water park (pictured), pedal boats, theater performances and an ice rink in winter. The grounds are as manicured as a golf course, and the cabin clusters look like suburban subdivisions. The huge Peter Kiewit Lodge features motel-style rooms and a full restaurant with great views of the Platte River Valley. outdoornebraska.org
- Family fun at Madden's on Gull Lake
Brainerd, Minnesota: Madden's on Gull Lake and Lost Lake Lodge
Historic Madden's on Gull Lake lands the perfect balance between family fun and serious pampering. Make your visit easy by booking an inclusive plan, featuring dining options at the resort's five restaurants. We love the lakeside Madden Lodge dining room. maddens.com
The 13 cabins are nice enough, but it's the culinary offerings that steal the show at Lost Lake Lodge. Arrive by boat or car for fancy multi-course meals of seared king salmon, New York strip steak or even grilled wild boar paired with one of 40-plus wines available by the glass. lostlake.com
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Kohler, Wisconsin: Destination Kohler
It's a pretty good getaway when you leave with a better understanding of how exercise, nutrition and design influence your health. It's all possible at Destination Kohler, a five-star resort starring the famed Kohler Waters Spa. At the Fitness Core, trainers test your fitness, listen to your goals and produce a personalized workout plan. To ensure you have the energy to complete the workouts, Kohler's chefs lead classes in healthy cooking. And to maximize your good mood, the Kohler Design Center, an art gallery of a kitchen and bath shop, inspires soothing home spaces. americanclubresort.com
Lewiston, Michigan: Tee Lake Resort and Garland Lodge and Resort
New owners at Tee Lake Resort (pictured) have transformed four 1930s-era lakeside cabins into fun themed spaces with headboards fashioned from old doors and vintage dishes used as accents. Guests get free access to pedal boats, kayaks and weekly s'more making around the bonfire. teelakeresort.com
If you've ever wondered what "sophisticated rustic" looks like, book a room at the woodsy Garland Lodge and Resort in northeast Michigan. The massive Up North lodge includes accents like earthy tile floors and oversize stained-glass windows. Four championship golf courses surround the cottages, villas and condos. If golf isn't your thing, saddle up for a horseback ride or explore the Au Sable river in a canoe or raft. garlandusa.com
Wisconsin Dells: Sundara Inn and Spa
Stress evaporates under the powers of Sundara, where robe-clad guests spend entire weekends in front of crackling fireplaces. The spa, which feels refreshingly apart from the bustling Wisconsin Dells thanks to acres of surrounding pines, asks guests to leave the kids at home and electronics in the guest rooms. On-site dining (robes welcome there, too) focuses on healthy dishes with local ingredients. Yoga classes teach ways to keep the decompression going at home, and guests can swing away at the adjoining golf course. sundaraspa.com
The Villas at Gervasi Vineyard, Canton, Ohio
Stucco walls, stone fireplaces, flat-screen TVs and large travertine-tiled baths with heated floors deck the 24 suites that opened to complement the on-site restaurant at The Villas at Gervasi Vineyard. In the morning, guests brew Italian java and then enjoy fresh-baked breakfast treats (delivered in a charming wooden box) at the communal table in the shared living room. gervasivineyard.com
Boyne Falls, Michigan: Boyne Mountain Resort
Summer brings swimmers, bikers and other outdoor enthusiasts to this popular four-season resort. Ski lifts transform into scenic rides, and families enjoy Saturday night bonfires with s'mores. Boyne Mountain Resort boasts two world-class golf courses, Solace Spa, Zipline Adventures through the treetops, bike trails and even kids' wakeboarding clinics — as well as Avalanche Bay, Michigan's largest indoor water park. Choose from a wide array of accommodations, including rooms, suites, condos, cabins and villas. boyne.com
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Between Two Harbors and Lutsen, Minnesota: Lutsen Resort and Grand Superior Lodge
In Lutsen along Minnesota's North Shore, the four-season Lutsen Resort has plenty of draws for summer visitors, including scenic kayak tours, wildflower hikes, evening campfires (pictured), fly-fishing, horseshoes and bocce ball. Unwind along the rocky shoreline before settling into the Scandinavian lodge or a villa. lutsenresort.com
North of Two Harbors, Grand Superior Lodge offers amenities like kayak tours and massages. Choose from rooms, cabins or lakefront homes. grandsuperior.com
Sandusky, Ohio, and Wisconsin Dells: Kalahari Resort
Whether you come for the massive water attractions or the African-theme rooms, your visit to a Kalahari Resort will clearly be family-oriented. Indoor water parks at the resort's two Midwest locations are among the nation's largest. We especially enjoyed the unique Flow Rider surfing attraction (pictured). With more than a half-dozen restaurants on-site, the resorts also offer plenty of eating options -- from by-the-pool grille to nicer eateries or room service. But be sure to try the pizza at least once; it's delicious and affordably feeds a family. kalahariresorts.com
Kelleys Island, Ohio: Kelleys Island Venture Resort
A pastel yellow exterior marks Kelleys Island Venture Resort, the only resort on this idyllic Lake Erie hamlet. Thirty apartment-style suites feature spacious bedrooms, a living area, Wi-Fi and outdoor living spaces. On clear days, the steel roller coaster skyline of Sandusky's Cedar Point amusement park appears in the distance. Other amenities include a swimming pool and hot tub amid beautiful landscaping and bikes for exploring the 4-square-mile island with 313 residents. kiventureresort.com
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Lanesboro, Minnesota: Cedar Valley Resort
Experience the best of the Root River Valley at this quiet resort near historic Lanesboro. The spacious grassy areas and large cabins (accommodating up to 40 people; pictured) at Cedar Valley Resort make this the perfect locale for your next family reunion. Bike to the charming town of Lanesboro along the popular Root River State Trail or go trout fishing and tubing on the water. We wish this place were a well-kept secret, but because it's not, book early. Summer weekends fill up a year in advance. cedarvalleyresort.com
Custer, South Dakota: Custer State Park Resort
Four historic lodges plus a variety of cabins nestle among 71,000 acres of mountains at Custer State Park. We enjoyed our stay at the State Game Lodge, a 1920 stone and wood masterpiece surrounded by ponderosa pine forest. Activities include hiking, boat rentals, horseback riding, safari jeep tours and a chuck wagon cookout. Be sure to drive the spectacular, winding Needles Highway and walk around lovely Sylvan Lake (pictured). For a glimpse of wildlife, ogle the bison wandering on the Wildlife Loop. custerresorts.com
Traverse City, Michigan: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
A golfer's dream destination, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa boasts three championship courses, including one that has been rated Michigan's most challenging: the par-72 Bear designed by Jack Nicklaus. But golfing isn't the only draw at this classy 600-room destination. Head up to the 16th floor for culinary paradise at The Aerie, where seasonal ingredients flavor a menu that changes weekly. While there, enjoy a glass of Michigan wine and watch the sun sink over Grand Traverse Bay. grandtraverseresort.com
- Photo Courtesy of Clamshell Beach Resort
Pequot Lakes, Minnesota: Clamshell Beach Resort
Over the last decade or so, this family-owned resort - founded in 1938 - has added eight cottages, a lodge with game room, two swimming pools and a spa room. Its small-resort vibe shows in touches like a welcome board listing all the guests and their hometowns, but the spacious new cottages help Clamshell Beach Resort compete with bigger resorts in the area. Guests can borrow croquet sets, tennis racquets and beach toys; take a paddleboat or canoe out on Clamshell Lake; golf at the adjoining Whitefish Golf Club; or check out the movie library and game room. But bring your own toiletries, beach towels and coffee. clamshellbeachresort.com
Birchwood, Wisconsin: Stout's Island Lodge
The Stout family brought their lumber fortune and summer-home dreams from Chicago to this 1,800-acre haven on Red Cedar Lake. Frank D. Stout modeled Stout's Island Lodge after the Adirondack resorts in upstate New York. Today, the 1912 lodge still sports gleaming, wide-plank hardwood floors; framed black-and-white family photographs; and wool spreads on some of the king-size beds. Its 43 rooms capture turn-of-the-20th-century class, and some of the eight cabins have twin beds in sleeping porches. Spend the day canoeing, fishing, playing croquet or just curling up with a good book. In the evening, dine on garden-fresh soups, tasty burgers and cooked-to-order steaks. stoutsislandlodge.com
- Photo by Lisa Meyers McClintick
Breezy Point, Minnesota: Breezy Point Resort
Choose to stay in lakeside hotel units with balconies or an Arts and Crafts-style reunion house at this popular destination on a Brainerd Lakes-area peninsula. It's easy to fill a week at Breezy Point Resort, no matter the season. During the summer, explore Pelican Lake on Jet Skis, try a round of golf or opt for a narrated tour aboard the Breezy Belle. Winter brings its own fun, including Zamboni-groomed lake skating and snow golf. breezypointresort.com
- Photo Courtesy of The Abbey Resort
Fontana, Wisconsin: The Abbey Resort
Once you arrive at this lakefront resort on Lake Geneva, you won't want to leave. The rooms are lovely, with decor featuring exposed beams and a bed so comfortable we wanted to take it home. Wander The Abbey Resort's 90-acre grounds; visit the marina for boat tours, a ski school and parasailing; or treat yourself to a massage or luxurious body scrub at the Avani Spa. Dine at the resort's Waterfront Bar and Grill for a hearty meal with a harbor view or at 240° West for Midwest-inspired fare. theabbeyresort.com
Moravia, Iowa: Honey Creek Resort
Iowa's first resort-style state park lodging welcomes guests with a soaring Arts and Crafts-style lobby featuring stained-glass windows and a 50-foot fireplace (pictured). In addition to 105 guest rooms and suites, Honey Creek Resort has 28 cabins. Rent bikes, kayaks, boats or personal watercraft, or head to the simple but clean indoor water park. An 18-hole golf course and full-service restaurant round out the experience. honeycreekresort.com
Grand Marais, Minnesota: Gunflint Lodge
All-inclusive packages draw guests to Gunflint Lodge, a lakefront resort at the edge of the Boundary Waters. This four-season resort 43 miles northwest of Grand Marais embraces its prime wilderness location with activities like horseback riding, fishing, hiking and canoeing. Soar above the trees on the Towering Pines Canopy Tour. Comfortable cottages include stone fireplaces and two-person spas; guests can also opt for one of the well-appointed cabins or lake homes. gunflint.com
- Photo Courtesy of Wilderness Resort
Wisconsin Dells: Wilderness Resort
Choose between family-friendly lodging—featuring four indoor and four outdoor, guests-only water parks and rustic-luxury hotel rooms—or a quiet getaway with fully furnished cabins, condominiums and villas at this sprawling resort. Wilderness Resort is so big you'll need a map to find your way around. Families will enjoy the water features—including a Wild West indoor water park, an indoor wave pool and the Hurricane extreme-tubing slide—as well as zip lining and mini golf. Best of all, there's something here for every budget, whether you're looking for a basic hotel room or a spacious five-bedroom cabin. wildernessresort.com
- Photo Courtesy of Still Waters Resort
Branson, Missouri: Still Waters Resort
Spacious condos with giant whirlpools and stylish furnishings sparkle at this Table Rock Lake resort, but the real attraction is fun on the water. Families love the free rentals, including pedal boats, kayaks and bikes. Still Waters Resort also boasts three swimming pools, three hot tubs and a water slide. Dry off with a game of sand volleyball or a hike along one of the trails. Need a caffeine boost? Swing by the on-site coffeehouse for your daily fix. stillwatersresort.com
French Lick, Indiana: French Lick Resort
A $500 million renovation transformed the century-old French Lick Resort — renowned for the ornate, 600-foot glass dome at West Baden Springs Hotel — back into a luxury destination. A free 24-hour shuttle transports resort guests between two hotels, three golf courses, two high-end spas, casino, horse stable and indoor sports complex. For a livelier scene, we recommend the French Lick Springs Hotel, home of the casino as well as family-friendly activities such as movie parties and indoor and outdoor swimming. The Victorian-opulent West Baden Springs Hotel offers upscale amenities, including a spa and fine dining at Sinclair's Restaurant. frenchlick.com
Drexel, Missouri: Timber Creek Retreat
A lodge in the woods awaits world-weary visitors needing a spiritual retreat. At Timber Creek Retreat, a bell rings three times each day for guided meditation sessions, and a chef cooks butternut squash soup from organic ingredients. Guests have access to all of the 11,000-square-foot lodge, including a workout space and cinema stocked with inspirational films. Owner Tom Jacobs offers nondenominational spiritual mentoring meant to put guests in a positive frame of mind. timbercreekretreat.org
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota: Fair Hills Resort
Become a member of the Fair Hills family at this welcoming resort near Detroit Lakes. The cabins aren't anything fancy (no fridges, microwaves or TVs) but you'll love the activities, including a nine-hole executive golf course, tennis courts, outdoor pools and fire pits on the beach. Fair Hills Resort serves three home-cooked meals each day and a special Tuesday night smorgasbord dinner before their popular Hootenanny variety show during the summer. fairhillsresort.com
Galena, Illinois: Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa
With three acclaimed 18-hole courses, Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa draws large numbers of golfers, but there are plenty of other reasons to travel here. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from horseback riding, hiking or bicycling before relaxing in the spa (pictured). Accommodations include 80 rooms in the inn as well as 300 villas and homes. On-site dining means you won't have to leave the complex, but it would be a shame to pass up the chance to browse restaurants and shops in nearby historic Galena. eagleridge.com
- Photo Courtesy of Treeland Resorts
Hayward, Wisconsin: Treeland Resorts
It's easy to see why many families consider Treeland Resorts their must-visit vacation tradition. Located 18 miles east of Hayward, this pretty resort is all about family fun with an outdoor pool, modern playground, volleyball and tennis courts, and plenty of boat access. The resort's log lodge houses a large bar and dining area with tables overlooking the lake. Enjoy dessert at the ice cream fountain, then retire to one of the 29 vacation homes and cabins or 10 motel suites for the evening. treelandresorts.com
Mackinac Island, Michigan: Mission Point Resort
On the southeast end of Mackinac Island, Mission Point Resort begins where the island's main street ends. An expansive front lawn with unobstructed views of Lake Huron greets visitors and guests. Check into one of two lodges before exploring all the amenities, including an 18-hole putting course, heated swimming pool, a health club and sauna. Dine at one of the four outstanding restaurants before catching a first-run flick at the island's only movie theater. missionpoint.com
- Photo Courtesy of Garmisch USA Resort
Cable, Wisconsin: Garmisch USA Resort
Since it opened during the 1920s, this northern Wisconsin spot has been a destination for families, anglers and honeymooners looking for an Up North escape. Guests at Garmisch USA Resort can stay in standard hotel rooms, luxurious suites overlooking Lake Namakagon or well-appointed cabins. Aged timbers support a vaulted ceiling in the lodge, which has a gift shop, library and lounge. Savor meat and potato combinations at the lodge's restaurant (pictured). garmischresort.com
- Photo Courtesy of Chase on the Lake
Walker, Minnesota: Chase on the Lake
A $30 million renovation has transformed Chase on the Lake from a past-its-prime 1922 property to the region's premiere resort. Many of the resort's 70 rooms and 46 condo units offer stunning views of Leech Lake. Outdoorsy families love the sandy beach, pontoon rides and fishing clinics. If the weather gets bad, head indoors to the Wii room, two-lane bowling alley or on-site Aveda spa. The wild-rice walleye cakes at 502 Restaurant and Bar (pictured) are special. chaseonthelake.com
- Photo Courtesy of Ludlow's Island Resort
Cook, Minnesota: Ludlow's Island Resort and Pehrson Lodge Resort
Bring the whole family (and some friends) to splurge on Dreamcatcher (pictured), an enchanting four-story tree house with fabulous wooded views at Ludlow's Island Resort. If the $3,700-a-week price tag is too spendy, check out the other 19 cottages, all with decks, wood-burning fireplaces and screen porches. Lots of activities for kids round out days spent fishing and swimming. ludlowsresort.com
The 28 cabins at Pehrson Lodge Resort offer comfortable, quiet and clean lodging, with Minnesotan accents such as loon carvings. A wide, sandy beach promises plenty of room to lounge, and the safely buoyed-off swimming area contains an inflatable water slide. Guests can enjoy kayaks, canoes, sailboats and pedal boats at no extra charge, plus Pehrson features a solid program of kid activities like model sailboat building, fly tying and volleyball. pehrsonlodge.com
- Photo courtesy of Cedar Grove Lodging
Logan, Ohio: Cedar Grove Lodging
Just a half-mile from Old Man's Cave in the Hocking Hills, Cedar Grove Lodging offers six comfortable cabins and three lodges of different sizes for couples, families or groups (one lodge sleeps up to 26). Amenities include a fishing pond, hot tubs, fire pits and gas grills, all close to Logan and Hocking Hills State Park. cedargrovelodging.com
- Photo Courtesy of The Osthoff Resort
Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin: The Osthoff Resort
This elegant Victorian-Era resort recaptures the days when guests wore starched collars and flowing skirts while rowing boats on Elkhart Lake. Behind the classic white facade are modern amenities such as the luxurious Aspira Spa, a fitness center and an on-site culinary school. The all-suite Osthoff Resort also features indoor and outdoor pools and a small beach on the lake. We recommend booking one of the 48 newer suites. osthoff.com
- Photo by Diana Lambdin Meyer
Shell Knob, Missouri: Stonewater Cove Resort
Guests looking for a secluded getaway in the Missouri Ozarks will enjoy the 500 acres of Stonewater Cove Resort, overlooking Table Rock Lake and surrounded by thousands of acres of National Forest. Geared to active adventurers who want luxury accommodations, the resort offers guided activities, such as ATV tours, boat rides, low ropes, zip lines, archery and tubing; guests can also canoe, kayak, hike, bike, fish and swim or enjoy spa services. After a busy day, relax in the hot tub overlooking Table Rock Lake. stonewatercove.com
- Photo Courtesy of Nelson's Resort
Crane Lake, Minnesota: Nelson's Resort
Tucked away near the west entrance of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the classic Up North Nelson's Resort offers 27 log cabins along the shores of Crane Lake. Enjoy three meals a day at the lodge (pictured), including candlelight dinners, and a pianist in the cozy dining room. After dinner, relax in the sauna or settle in for a beach bonfire where you can roast marshmallows. Lucky visitors will catch an incredible view of the northern lights. nelsonsresort.com
Great Wolf Lodge
With five locations in the Midwest (Cincinnati; Kansas City, Kansas; Sandusky, Ohio; Traverse City, Michigan; and Wisconsin Dells), Great Wolf Lodge has become a favorite stop for families with kids. Each resort offers slightly different activities, but you can expect plenty of indoor water park fun with attractions like twisting four-story slides, an interactive tree house with swinging bridges, and lazy rivers. Kids also love waving their interactive wands at MagiQuest, a live-action adventure game. greatwolf.com
- Photo Courtesy of Royal Starr Resort
Nevis, Minnesota: Royal Starr Resort
Settle into one of 13 well-appointed cabins at this gem near Park Rapids. The year-round Royal Starr Resort sits along the Crow Wing chain of lakes, mean there are ample opportunities for family fun on the water. Rent kayaks, canoes and even hydro bikes on-site, or simply enjoy the stunning lake view from an Adirondack chair. Kids will love the playground and their own fishing pier. royalstarrresort.com
Grafton, Illinois: Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center
Set amid 8,000 hilly, tree-dappled acres, Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center provides thoughtful hospitality in Grafton, an hour north of St. Louis. The 72 guest rooms have cozy beds, soft towels and squeaky-clean bathrooms. Generations battle using knights and queens half their height on a massive chessboard, and families with young kids unwind at the pool overlooking the Illinois River valley. Creaky wooden floors lead to the dining room, where patrons settle into high-backed chairs under lantern chandeliers for hearty meals of chops, steaks and amaretto cheesecake. pmlodge.net
- Photo courtesy of Zehnder's Splash Village
Frankenmuth, Michigan: Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark,
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Friday, November 16, 2012
124 Everything Under the Kitchen Sink
What we started off with was a previously pretty and organized area under both the kitchen sink and within the drawer next to the sink...
Sure, it loooks organized, heck, it was. Until we stopped using so many paper towels and started using more rags, dishtowels and sponges {you know, to conserve a little}.
The drawer next to the sink was overflowing and yucky wet washing items were getting tossed inside. Under the sink was piling high with towels as well.
Nothing that a couple of stacking drawers couldn't fix!
By adding drawers under the sink, I was able to organize all of our extra sponges, wash rags and towels. Since the drawers are clear, everyone in the family knows where to find things. The best part about stacking drawers, is that they stack! Taking up less under sink space and using the vertical area inside instead!
And yes, I also tossed our smarty dish tablets into a clear airtight container. This way, my kids know where the dish tabs are when running the dishwasher, and I always know when we are running low.
I still love the Command Clips for hanging my cleaning gloves! That is a solution that has been working for years now!
So is my utensil holder turned cleaning caddy! I still loooove it and use it daily to make the home sparkle!
Thanks to adding a few drawers below, I was able to make the small drawer next to the sink much more simple. I tossed in a piece of a vinyl placement that I cut down {for easy cleaning and so anything wet from washing doesn't damage the wood drawer}, and a small plate and dish to hold the scrubbers.
I have always kept an extra all purpose cleaning bottle under the sink, that I had replaced with vinegar {since I clean the sink and other random items with it from time to time}. A few times my husband has reached for the vinegar thinking it is all purpose cleaner, pew! So, I pulled the original labels off of the bottle and replaced them with my own.
I recently picked up this book to aid in greener cleaning around the home and to save me a little money down the road {green cleaners can add up!}.
So, I am hoarding all of my old cleaning bottles to de-label and eventually re-label and fill with my own home made cleaners. Wish me luck!
Anyway, back to under the sink. We have a recycle bin. We know this, however, our guest don't always and it has been mistaken as our garbage can {which is located in another area in our kitchen}. So, I labeled the recycle bin too!
I am such a sucker for cuteness!
So, now under our kitchen sink smiles back at me every time I open the doors, which just happens to be multiple times per day!
You know me, I always revisit oldie projects and tweak them until they are perfect. Hopefully, this is the last time me and under the sink ever have to meet.
Let's chat all things cleaning and under the sink and heck, let's even throw the label topic out there. What is the strangest thing you have labeled? Who has been making their own cleaners, and what tips do you have for me as I begin my venture?
124 comments:
Great idea to use the stacking drawers. :)ReplyDelete
Looking at this I realize I have way too many cleaners, unless you have some hidden somewhere else, like the garage.ReplyDeleteReplies
I do keep a few cleaners under each bathroom sink {toilet bowl cleaner and disinfecting wipes for daily clean ups}, however, everything else lives in the caddy and has been working great. One wood cleaner, a window cleaner, a floor cleaner and an all purpose cleaner.Delete
ALL of mine except for my toilet cleaner is under the sink. Probably why it looks so cluttered. :o Going to work on that one. :)Delete
I too believe I have far too many cleaners... As they run out, I may just not replace them and begin making some natural cleaners as well!Delete
Wow!!! Love the acrylic drawers! So beautiful!!!ReplyDelete
Where did you buy those clear stacking drawers?ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi sam!Delete
I found them at the Container Store {I always wait for their big Get Organized sale which seems to come along quarterly}, but you can also snag them online. I am guessing Amazon has some options, and although not acrylic, Target probably has something similar as well.
Hi Jen so many great ideas! Thanks for posting! If you would like to take a look at non toxic , effective and extremely affordable cleaners go to HollyKoeppeRN.myshaklee.com. The cleaners are so safe and less expensive than using vinegar and water !!Delete
Are these the sweater drawers?Delete
Hi Laura!Delete
They are actually shoe drawers.
- Sharon LargeJanuary 5, 2013 at 4:27 PM
I love your organizing tips and all the tips on going green! you inspire me to tackle my clutter! It really helps your feng shei! I have some up coming home remodeling in our bathroom which is connected to our bedroom and I love your ideas on orgaization!Delete
The drawers are a great idea! I'll have to look into those. And I can't wait to get a Silhouette so I can make cute labels like these!ReplyDelete
We use almost all natural cleaners in our house, and we make them ourselves! I used the internet for research on recipes. Stock up on basic ingredients like vinegar and baking soda. Oh and essential oils, if you like an extra smell. Our faves are lavender and lemon.
I bought my spray bottles at a dollar store, and they have held up really well for several months. We also make our own laundry detergent, which has blown our minds with how well it cleans. We made a batch in August, do at least 5 loads a week, and expect to not have to make our next batch for another month!! We use vinegar mixed w/lavender for fabric softener.
Sorry, that was long. I'm just in love with all of our cleaners (not to mention how much $$ we have saved)!!Replies
Thanks for the tips! I did snag a few essential oils in lavender and lemon {the ultimate happy cleaning aromas!} and can't wait to try out a few different recipes.Delete
Erin, would you be willing to share your recipe for the laundry detergent? It would be much appreciated.Delete
Sure! But I can't take credit for it. I actually use a recipe from another blog, found here: http://itssoverycheri.com/2012/04/17/recipe-to-avoid-disasters-all-natural/Delete
I do add Purex crystals, since I love that extra scent, but the detegerent alone is so refreshing.
I use 2-4 tbsp per load, depending on the size. For whites-only, I use an equal mix of half the detergent and half free and clear stain remover (Seventh Generation brand), and it really keeps them bright!
Hey all, just thought I'd let you all know if you add Peppermint to your lemon & Lavender, you will also have a really effective insect repellant as well - I know the lavender kills spiders, & I think the lemon kills ants and peppermint does other crawleys like cockroaches (but I could have that in the wrong order!) if your spraying daily, the smell in the air also deters flying insects. I havent had any real insect problems in my house for years, and it always smells nice!!Delete
tahnk you for this wonderful tip, much appreciated!!Delete
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 1:24 PM
Love it!!!!ReplyDelete
Today I am organizing my desk and maybe my bedroom closet... but now I have an itch to head into the kitchen! Haha!ReplyDeleteReplies
That is awesome! I love to hear that! <3Delete
Love this!! The cabinet under our sink is pretty organized but there's always room for improvement! Where did you snag those clear stackables? Those are perfect!!ReplyDeleteReplies
I found them at the Container Store {I always wait for their big Get Organized sale which seems to come along quarterly}, but you can also snag them online. I am guessing Amazon has some options, and although not acrylic, Target probably has something similar as well.Delete
I added my email to their list. Need to watch for those Get Organized sales.Delete
- Natalie MilletteJanuary 16, 2013 at 2:29 PM
I looked online(container store)I cannot find the plasitc drawers. Do you know if they are still available?Delete
- AnonymousSeptember 9, 2015 at 8:47 PM
I saw where those drawers were actually sold at Storables.com as large shoe drawers. Hope this helps! ---- kelly.bickDelete
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 2:07 PM
I actually use a Planet Wise wet bag to contain my dirty/wet dish rags. I lost many to mold and decided the bag would be perfect storage. I also like how it adds a fun print to my blah apartment kitchen.ReplyDelete
You can see it in action in this blog post:
Thanks for the great tip! I toss mine into a cheapo white IKEA vase and wash them every day or two, since we have also fallen into the stinky rag trap as well.Delete
Always tweaking as family life and routines change. I have been making my own cleaners for over a year now and am also currently "hoarding" method cleaner bottles *(I got for almost free couponing) to use as my cleaner bottles. I love their shape!ReplyDelete
Pinterest for cleaner recipes!
Are the drawers you bought at the Container Store the shoe drawers? Or did they come from a different department?ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, thanks for mentioning that! They are intended for shoes :)Delete
Jen, have you heard of Norwex? If you are in to green cleaning, you would LOVE Norwex. I am sure there is a local rep in your area that would love to tell you all about it. Otherwise you can email me for more info. email@example.com
Your organized space looks fabulous as always!
Kelly :-)
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 2:31 PM
So fresh and clean!ReplyDelete
How frquently do you use your gloves? We use ours for washing dishes at least twice a day and I worry that keeping them under the sink to dry out will make that space damp. Has anyone else noticed that at all?
Thanks for your efficient ideas!
Since I rarely have to wash dishes by hand, I don't have to use the gloves all that often. However, a year back when I was watching kids all day every day, I washed all dishes by hand and used them far more frequently. Sometimes I would drape them over the sink to dry a bit and other times I would just leave the cabinet cracked, but I never had any issues with making under the sink damp.Delete
Is that a pull out sliding shelf thing under your recycle bin? That's a great idea!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Yeppers! LOVE it! There is also a basket behind the recycle bin which we keep the items we rarely use but still need {goo gone, pet stain remover, etc...}Delete
I clean almost everything with vinegar. I use just straight vinegar to clean my toilets. I have a spray bottle with half water half vinegar that I use on the counters in every room. I have another bottle with vinegar and Dawn that I use to clean the shower. That bottle also gets used on the stove if dinner has been extra messy. And I throw vinegar in my mop water, it makes my floor so shiny and clean. I also clean my microwave with vinegar, I boil a bowl of vinegar for a few minutes and everything wipes right off. I put all of my vinegar for spraying in bottles from the Target dollar isle.Delete
And I just realized I sound vinegar crazy. I really do love it though and I've saved so much money cleaning with vinegar. I'm also allergic to a lot of things so this way I know exactly what is in my cleaner.
I do exactly the same thing Mary! Vinegar is cheap, safe and eco friendly- it's a win-win situationDelete
I am in love!! Any tips for getting labels off if bottles so they can be reused? Also, where did you get the container for your dish tabs? :)ReplyDeleteReplies
doTerra lemon essential oils takes all sticky things right off!!Delete
Hi Katie!Delete
I have tried all sorts of things for labels, Goo Gone, hair dryer, soaking them.... I recently heard Peanut Butter is a great natural method try. And now essential oils as well! :)
Oh, and I found the container at The Container Store :DDelete
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 3:11 PM
Wow that is an awesome idea to use stack-able drawers! I have been needing to organize under my sink for some time now. Thanks for the inspiration :DReplyDelete
I just saw the drawer idea recently elsewhere for the first time and loved it there too, but what do you do if your cabinet bottom is lower than the edge of your cabinet door? Ours goes to the floor level (unlike normal cabinets), but is too small to waste the space under and other things don't seem to make sense to put under there (like pots & pans). What is stable and reasonably priced to position the drawers above the bottom lip of the cabinet frame???ReplyDeleteReplies
Could you use a piece of scrap wood, maybe, and use command strips to keep it in place?Delete
Could you add some sort of a cabinet shelf under the pull out drawer? http://www.containerstore.com/shop?showDS=true&Ns=p_sort_default|0&Ntt=plate+shelf&submit=GO Store items under the shelf and then use the drawer above?Delete
I know this post is about organizing - but I sure love your rug! :) Can I ask where it is from?ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Carrie!Delete
I found it at HomeGoods.
Thank you for this idea!!!! Our new house has the built in garbage drawer, but not a space for recycling. Our old house had a compartment for both garbage and recycling in the "trash drawer." This is an issue I've been trying to solve because running out to the main recycle bin several times a day is not working for me! Perfect idea! This is my official project for the weekend. Running out to the recycle bin even once a day would be a treat at this point. Awesome!!!ReplyDelete
LOVE the clear drawers! I'm going to use this idea in our bathroom. Thanks!ReplyDelete
Love it! We love home made green cleaners. My favorite scrub (to replace Comet or anything that needs a good gentle scrub) is to dampen the surface with a wet rag, then sprinkle baking soda. With a warm wet rag, drop a few drops of Dr. Bronners (castile soap) - I like the citrus scent - and then scrub gently. My stainless steel sink, stovetop, bath tubs, and bathroom sinks have never been cleaner and prettier! Plus, it smells wonderful but without all the toxic fumes and ingredients. Toss lemon slices in your disposal from time to time and you have a deodorized and fresh smelling sink all together. Also a note I've picked up - vinegar and castile soap shouldn't be mixed - they counteract each other. Most of the recipes I see include both, but do a little research and you can learn why this isn't a good mix. :-)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks so much for the great tips! I have been wanting to make my own cleaners for so long now, I just have to do it!! :DDelete
I have the same drawers and they have worked perfectly under the kitchen and bathroom sinks for a couple years now. I need to put my dish tabs in a clear container too!ReplyDelete
Meant to also mention since I know Ashli is one of your contributors. She has recipes for homemade green cleaners on her blog. Maybe you could get her to share???ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks for mentioning her blog, LOVE HER!Delete
I have IKEA's pull out double tiered rack under my sink. I need a new caddy though and need to clean it out under there. It's not too bad, but needs to be reorganized. I don't make my own cleaners though. Do they work well? I have bought some of the green cleaners, some not working as well. I am a big one for the vinegar. :) I keep plenty around. Works great for cleaning windows and such!! Oh, oven racks!! Works wonders! I fill up the kids tub with super hot water and dump a bunch of vinegar in and close the bathroom door, letting them soak for a few hours. I do use the vinegar and dish soap mix on my showers.ReplyDeleteReplies
I have always been really happy with my greener cleaners. I like Method and JR Watkins the most! :)Delete
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 4:38 PM
Jenn, where do you keep the used kitchen rags? Do you wash them with your regular clothes? Do you keep them somewhere until you have enough for a whole load? I know mine get smelly. Thanks !ReplyDeleteReplies
I keep mine in a milk crate in the laundry room. I just drape the wet rags over the edge and push them in after they dry. The ventilation in the crate helps keeps the mildew and smell away. I wash mine along with bath linens (the ones that cannot be bleached) on the sanitize cycle. A cup of vinegar in the rinse cycle will sanitize just as well.Delete
I drape mine over the laundry basket.. same thing as you do. I don't have to worry about the smell as much either.Delete
I toss mine into a small white ceramic IKEA vase and every day, take them to the laundry room and drape them over the utility sink until I run a sanitary load of towels.Delete
Love your pretty dish towels! :) I need to get new ones. I still have the chef man theme ones from 5 years ago. The problem is that I am so picky and am looking for ones that I just love! :)ReplyDelete
I wish my "under the sink" looked this good!ReplyDelete
Your organizational tips are SOOOO helpful, thank you for sharing girl! oxox
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Just discovered your blog today and LOVE it! I have been making my own natural cleaners for a few years and I've tried out tons of different recipes. A lot of them will tell you to use tea tree oil. It's a natural anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-lots-of-bad-stuff, but in my opinion it smells bad! Lavender oil is also natural and has the same "anti" properties but it smells amazing!ReplyDelete
Hope this tip helps!Replies
Ohhh, good to know! Thanks so much!Delete
Awesome! I love those stacking drawers - they look so handy!!ReplyDelete
JEN! you are awesome and can read my mind.. I swear I've been attempting to tackle the monsters under my sink and you have such great ideas(as always) maybe I'll get the urge to finally do something about the craziness tomorrow!ReplyDelete
I love the dish tab idea! That's great, I'll definitely be getting a container like that.ReplyDelete
Why, why, WHY have I never heard of a Command CLIP?? Strips and hooks - yes, I have a million. Love them. but clips? Genius! I gotta go find me some this weekend. Thanks!ReplyDelete
Hey, Jen. If you get blue or yellow rubber gloves, your whole under the sink would match! Lol! I love your labels! Thanks for sharing this!ReplyDeleteReplies
Haha! I know right? But this girl has got to have her pink when she can!! :DDelete
Gorgeously Green is another great book with green cleaners and lots of green remedies and ideas that you would love! Love your ideas. Thanks for your blog. :)ReplyDelete
Excellent kitchen post. I've pinned it AND sent this link to my daughter.ReplyDelete
It looks great! I love the idea of the drawers and I think I will use the ones i have from TCS for this purpose as well. Can you tell me where you bought the pull out recycle bin????? I love that this one is horizontal. The ones I have tried to buy have hardly fit because of my garbage disposal. I think this would work perfect. Thanks.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Karina!Delete
I found it at HomeDepot.com: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202855936/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=rev+a+shelf&storeId=10051#.UKqBDYaj9qQ
Ok Jen, you made me do it! LOL I have been tackling the WHOLE kitchen today. It has always been pretty organized. But when you have added things and have kids doing the dishes, things tend to need a little straightening. And I hear you on the fight with the pots and pans!! I have that same issues and it drives me bonkers. I don't have a bigger cupboard though. And why oh why couldn't they put in cabinets with the full shelf instead of the partial one on the base cabinets??ReplyDelete
I just finished up my office space and our master bath. I thought I was done with the organizing, but after reading this post I just realized that I probably should tackle under the kitchen sink. I haven't done anything to that space since we moved in 3 months ago. lol Guess I know what I'll be doing later on.ReplyDeleteReplies
Awe man! Sorry friend! :D But congrats on getting your other spaces done!!Delete
- AnonymousNovember 17, 2012 at 5:39 PM
Those labels are brilliant!ReplyDelete
I have been putting off organising underneath our sink, it was a bit of a mess - I've just taken half an hour to clean and sort it all out properly, I even lined the bottom with some vinyl and I feel so much happier now :-)
I make my own laundry detergent and dishwasher detergent. It's super easy! just get some borax and arm and hammer washing soap and do a cup of each to make the dishwasher detergent. for the laundry detergent you do the same but also add in a shaved bar of fels naptha. this is wonderful for any type of washer, even high efficiency washers. and you can use vinegar for the spot rinse in the dishwasher, and as a softener in the washer.ReplyDeleteReplies
Sounds easy enough! Thanks so much for the tips!Delete
I do the same! Started making our detergent last year and we will never go back :) it's safe for HE machines too, bonus!Delete
I posted about the process! so very easy... http://raisinguprubies.blogspot.com/2012/09/diy-laundry-soap.html
love your pink gloves! have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Love how you hung the gloves, and those clear drawers. Pinned this!ReplyDelete
Love it!!! Our recycle can is labeled as well because no one seems to realize that when you see only cans in there, its recycle lol!!!ReplyDelete
The strangest thing I have labeled are my dry erase and sharpie markers for the kitchen. Yes I HAD to label these! When my husband and I went on our honeymoon and returned ALL my dry erase and sharpie markers were GONE! Even the one in our BEDROOM on my dry erase board for school! I was furious! So I went out, bought more and labeled each one! Now everyone knows NOT to swipe them from their proper room ;)
Love the clear stacking drawers!ReplyDelete
That is the best looking organization under the kitchen sink.ReplyDelete
I love the plastic pull-out container's for ur cloths and sponges! where did u get them?ReplyDeleteReplies
I found them at the Container Store {I always wait for their big Get Organized sale which seems to come along quarterly}, but you can also snag them online. I am guessing Amazon has some options, and although not acrylic, Target probably has something similar as well. They are actually considered Shoe Drawers.Delete
As always Jen...I <3 it! Okay 2 questions. Where did you get your yellow and turquoise dish rags? Where did you get the small white plates/dishes for the sponge and scrubber?ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks much! The dishrags and towels are from Target and the small dish was from Crate & Barrel a few years back. It is an appetizer plate, but a soap dish would work too!Delete
Obsessive nerd question regarding the vinegar label ... is your handwriting really that cute or is it a vinyl label? If it's a vinyl label, would you mind sharing the font? (If it's not, would you mind having a font created out of your handwriting? :) ) I can't WAIT until I get my Silhouette for Christmas and you can bet your booty I will be vinyl labeling everything in my whole darn house!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Bethany! I wish that was my handwriting! :D It is actually a font I paid for and downloaded called Montelago Pro.Delete
Excited that you are getting a Silhouette! You will LOOOOVE it!
This makes me happy, especially the clear drawers. Love them!ReplyDelete
What slide out shelf did you use for under the recycle bin? I love this idea!ReplyDeleteReplies
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I found it at HomeDepot.com: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202855936/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=rev+a+shelf&storeId=10051#.UKqBDYaj9qQ
Those are awesome! And soo stinkin' cute to boot! Thanks for sharing! I love the idea of adding the recipe to the bottles, I will have to be sure to do that!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 19, 2012 at 1:14 PM
I labeled my label maker.... :)ReplyDelete
LOVE the drawers!!! it looks great!ReplyDelete
Command clips?!?!?!!!!! I gotta get some. Thanks for idea.ReplyDelete
What a great idea! I have been looking for some ideas on how to organize all the stuff under my kid's bathroom sinks. It's a total disaster zone! I believe that putting some drawers in there would be so helpful! Thanks for the great ideas. Oh and the command clips! Love that idea for hanging towels!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 11:47 AM
I tried to post a comment on this before, but don't see my comment!ReplyDelete
I'm just wondering if you've managed to get the covers off the Watkins spray bottles to reuse them for homemade cleaner. I wasn't able to on mine, and the company said it was how they were designed (so they wouldn't open during shipping (?)) but it also rendered them not recyclable in my area. I wasn't able to get to the last bit of cleaner, let alone reuse them, which is a bummer because I really liked the shape of the bottles, and I thought Watkins was supposed to be green-conscious. Perhaps they've changed that, though?
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Hmmm, I didn't seem to have any trouble with the Watkins bottles, they were the easiest, the label came right off? But that was awhile ago also, I have two more Watkins bottles with original cleaner inside that I haven't tried to remove the label from yet. Method labels also come right off nice and clean, and I believe the green Martha cleaners do as well from what I have heard.Delete
Love your blog! Where did you get the "Recycle" letters?ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you!! <3 I cut them out of vinyl using my Silhouette CAMEO.Delete
I have had one of those clear drawers for a while now from an old project where I no longer needed it. I knew there was another use for it but hadn't figured it out yet. This is brilliant! I'm actually out of sponges but as soon as I stock up they are going right under that drawer. This is why I love your blog. Keep up the great work!ReplyDelete
So many wonderful ideas! I think I'm going to apply them to the master bath under sink area. So much lost space and the clear drawers are perfect.ReplyDelete
Hate to ask you about your drawers again...but when I went to order some last night, I couldn't decide between the regular shoe drawer and the men's size one. Do you know which size you have? :)ReplyDeleteReplies
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I am pretty sure I went with the Men's size, however, you may want to measure under your own sink to be sure they will fit.
TY for this - many good ideas I hope to adapt!ReplyDelete
The strangest thing ever labelled ... ah! when my mother was getting towards the end of her life, she INSISTED on trying to get along as she always had - she just made - adjustments ... so there I am one day at work, eating the sandwich my mother insisted on making for me - and - what the hell?! Out of my mouth I pull a tiny piece of paper and there, in my mother's unmistakeable handwriting were the words - JEAN'S SANDWICH - with the date ;)Replies
Hahaha - Oh my goodness I totally just laughed out loud! That is so funny!!Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2013 at 8:47 PM
Thank you so much for this- it's genius! Where did the gloves come from- pink gloves make me happy :-)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2013 at 8:49 PM
Thank you so much for this post- it's genius! Where did you get the gloves? Pink gloves make me want to clean more :-)ReplyDeleteReplies
I agree, the pink keep me giddy to clean. It's the little things right? I have seen pretty ones at HomeGoods, but I got mine on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030LMF6S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=iheaorga-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0030LMF6SDelete
Personally, I really love the Madesmart 17-1/4 by 11 by 18-1/4 to 32-Inch Expandable Under sink Shelf Organizer. I found it on Amazon for $16ish and have been using it for years. I hang my cleaners on the bars, can adjust the shelves as my needs or purchases change, and it's super-easy to see everything. (And I can, of course, put smaller boxes/dividers on the shelves, if I desire.)ReplyDelete
Great post. My under-sink area is a mess with spare rags and bottles of homemade cleaners. I'm inspired to get some stacking drawers now! Another great source for homemade cleaning products is the book "Better Basics for the Home" by Annie Berthold-Bond. It's my housekeeping bible!ReplyDelete
Hi Jen,ReplyDelete
I love your idea about stackable containers. I was thinking of getting wire shelves and put my boxes above and beneath it. I have Ikea boxes. They are very pretty. I recently found pull out garbage cans but to my dismay the pull out rail is wider by two inches, however the garbage can fits perfectly. My cabinet is 12 inches wide and the railing takes 14" of space. That wood plank (exactly the same as in the picture above) in between is taking up the space. Any idea? Or should I just keep the can outside? Will removing that wood divider plank help or will it have problems? Like does is it really there for support? Please advise. I can't return the cans,and will be a waste of money if I just throw it.
I have these SAME gloves, but I ALWAYS forget to use them!!! gigglesReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 23, 2013 at 1:34 PM
Hi. How do u get your family to keep it looking pretty? I work a lot of hours,& my husband & son will never go to the trouble of pulling out the caddy to get cleaner, put it back in, then pull it back out to put up the cleaner & then put it back in. I'll probably end up with bottles hanging off the edge ourReplyDelete
falling over if they don't fit perfectly. Same for the drawers...plus I worry they'll spill things on those drawers our put dirty dusting rags back in there, the the clear drawers will end up looking horrible.
I work a lot of hours, so I don't want to make more work for myself having to constantly clean up after them like that. Does anyone else have little time & slobs who won't keep things tidy like me? If so, do u have any suggestions for keeping things like this organized & pretty? I want prettiness too, while still having a life...Help! :p
Jen, do you mind sharing where you purchased the clear drawers that you store your kitchen towels and sponges,etc. in? I keep mine in a drawer in a cabinet by the stove but should be kept near the sink area. Guess I need to go shopping at The container store.ReplyDelete
great tips! thanks so much for sharing. i would like to label my recycling bin just like yours. did yours come that way or did you use some sort of a label maker?ReplyDeleteReplies
I used vinyl lettering that I cut from my Silhouette Die Cutting Machine. :) You may have luck finding some similar lettering on Etsy? xoxo!Delete
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SALISBURY – Before the City Council could get down to business this week, Councilman Tim Spies unexpectedly introduced a rather untraditional piece of legislation, a resolution to clarify statements made by the media and Mayor Jim Ireton.
The proposed resolution is in attempts to address certain statements made by the media and by the mayor regarding the position of a majority of council members on a downtown plan advanced by the mayor. The resolution had been drafted by Council President Terry Cohen and written by Spies.
Last Monday, the council examined proposals recently made by Mayor Jim Ireton to revitalize Salisbury's downtown. These include long-term projects like selling excess parking lots, setting up an EDU-free zone and addressing surplus properties, such as "The Bricks", through tax sales or potential re-zoning.
After weeks of consideration, the council majority finally voted to "focus on things we're already doing," according to Council President Terry Cohen.
This week the proposed resolution stated, certain statements in the local media and in online media made by Mayor Jim Ireton and by the local media itself have been both erroneous and sensationalist, targeting certain council members, creating confusion among citizens who care deeply about downtown Salisbury, and causing an impediment to the ability of the council and certain members to perform their duties.
Councilwomen Laura Mitchell and Shanie Shields felt completely "blind-sided" by the proposed resolution and claimed it to be an "opinion piece" that would be more appropriate to be submitted as a letter to the editor than be a piece of legislation entered into public record.
"This is not just a statement, this is accusations," Mitchell said. "The mayor and the media itself has been erroneous and sensational, those are accusations and opinions that is not a statement of fact, which is the way this reads. It is your opinion of fact, it is not our opinion of fact and I don't think it has any place in being in the city records as a resolution, it belongs in the newspaper as a letter to the editor, and if you want your side of the story in the newspaper than answer the phone when they call you, write a letter to the editor, do what you need to do to get it out to the public … this is unnecessary."
Shields furthered that she and Mitchell had been disrespected by the remainder of the council to have been unaware of the resolution.
"Councilwoman Mitchell and I should have been given the respect of it first being brought forth at a work session like we normally do with resolutions," she said. "If we did something like this, it would have been thrown out of the chambers. How many work sessions have we had on other issues, and now because you don't agree with the mayor or the media, that's childish."
At that point, the council voted 3-2 to add the resolution to the agenda on Monday night, with Mitchell and Shields in opposition.
"I see this as an official statement … sometimes the media is not completely forthcoming and sometimes it doesn't tell the whole truth and I think we needed to come back and say what we thought it was supposed to be so that we have balance," Spies said during discussion. "There has to be a give and take here and when it comes to the media, who is our primary source of information, that is what people hear, that is what people see … the entire population, those who watch television, read the newspaper, read the blogs, should be previewed to the information and the straight stuff from the majority of council as to what the council thinks about an issue rather than having it spoon fed to them perhaps not straightly from the media."
Council Vice President Deborah Campbell agreed with Shields that the resolution was unprecedented but was still in support of it.
"What has happened is not what I see as name calling or hurt feelings of members of this council, it is a distortion of a public perception that has left the public with a high likelihood of misunderstanding what has actually led to a legislative decision … we have a responsibility to set the record straight and I think that this is a reasonable way to accomplish that," she said.
Before the council voted, Council President Terry Cohen made a few clarifications of her own.
According to Cohen, she only gets about 500 words printed in The Daily Times a month, her submitted corrections are ignored and she does her best to answer the media's phone calls with the little to no notice given.
Cohen quoted the newspaper, which had titled the majority of the City Council as "the committee of no". She went on to list a number of projects the council had voted forward that prior councils would not, such as the Bateman/Onley Road project and the Downtown Arts and Crafts Market.
"I was not elected to spend my time doing press conferences to explain my every word. I was elected to work and I have worked extremely hard to great sacrifice of my family and I expect the representation to be made to the public to me full and accurate, and that's all I ask," she said.
Cohen than thanked those who have signed an online petition effort supporting the downtown revitalization project.
"Thank you all, if anybody who has signed that petition has any questions about my decision please feel free to call and thank you for being interested enough to take part," she said.


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A new year is a fresh start, and often that means finally cleaning out some crap. For me, it means clearing the mass of old car and arcade machine parts out of my driveway, while for others it means feeding uncles to dogs. What does it mean for the car world? As in what car should die this year?
This is a tricky question. There's a number of cars we considered, but most were stayed by last minute events or pleas. The Chrysler 200, for example, wouldn't be missed by many, but there will be a new one next week, and without it Chrysler would have all of two cars in their lineup. I considered the Taurus, thinking it was just a barely-bigger Fusion, but our Detroit correspondent Aaron warned me it would break his grandfather's heart. I can't have that image on my conscience.
But there is one redundant, useless, needless car floating around out there: the Mini Paceman. If for some reason, you want the bigger, non-mini size of a Mini Countryman without all that pesky convenience of an extra pair of doors, you'll be upset by this decision. So, too bad. If you want two doors and fun, there's plenty of genuinely Mini-sized Minis to choose from. If you want big and AWD, get the damn Countryman.
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By now, you've probably heard something about how sealing the ductwork in your forced-air heating (and central air conditioning) system can save energy and money. Well, it's true, no matter how old your house is. Admittedly, this rather tedious job clearly falls in the category of Unsexy Home Energy Improvements (perhaps right below weatherstripping and attic insulation). But unlike high-profile upgrades, such as triple-pane windows and solar panels, sealing ductwork can yield some fairly big savings without an astronomical upfront investment. It's also easy to do yourself, since it's pretty much like icing a cake with your hands.
Why Ducts Leak
With apologies to all skilled tinners out there, one of the main reasons ducts leak is because they're simply (and sometimes poorly) constructed. A standard duct system is made with sheet metal held together with screws, which means it's not a whole lot different from the gutter system on the outside of your house. Sheet metal is a good material for moving air, but all the joints, fittings and seams leave many opportunities for air leaks to develop. An improperly balanced system compounds this problem by creating unnecessarily high positive and/or negative pressure in the ductwork.
Another cause of big leaks is shoddy workmanship, whether it's the fault of the original installer, a remodeler or the homeowner. Fittings and seams that aren't fitted or fastened properly may leak from the beginning or come loose over time. Some of the biggest causes of leaks are repairs or "seals" made with duct tape. You read that correctly. Ordinary duct tape isn't made for ducts; it dries up and can begin falling off of ductwork within 6 months of application—maybe enough to get you through one heating season, but that's about it.
For the record, there is "duct tape" made for ductwork, such as UL-181-approved foil tape. This is designed for direct application to metal ductwork. However, mastic is the generally preferred material for sealing most metal ducts (see How to Seal Your Ducts, below).
How Ducts Leak
The simple answer to this question is: Air naturally finds its way out of anything that isn't airtight. It does this because it's constantly seeking balance in both pressure and temperature. If warm air is moving through a duct in a cold crawlspace, it's just waiting for a chance to slip out and mix it up with the cold air outside the duct. To put it another way, air is a master of mingling, better than any socialite at a benefit dinner. Adding pressure to the system—that's the force in "forced-air"—only makes the air work harder to find a way out.
Where Ducts Leak
A force-air system circulates air through the house via supply and return ducts. Supply ducts bring hot air from the furnace (or cold air from the AC system, which utilizes the furnace) to the heat registers in each room. The return ducts pull cool air from the rooms and bring it back to the furnace for reheating. Therefore, it's important to seal all of your ducts, not only to prevent the loss of heated air but also to improve air circulation and maintain a proper balance of the system throughout the house.
Ducts can leak at any connection between two parts. Starting at the furnace, leakage can be most pronounced where the main supply duct meets the body of the furnace unit, or air handler. This is where the air pressure is the greatest. Moving down the line, leaks are common where smaller ducts branch off from the main supply duct and at bends and where straight lengths of duct are connected. At the register end, the "boot" fitting that transitions from the duct to the register grill is another likely culprit. All of these same areas are prone to leaking on the return side of the system.
If your ducts are insulated (which is a good thing), don't let that fool you into thinking sealing isn't required. Cary Weiner, the Clean Energy Specialist at Colorado State University Extension, warns us that "insulation alone will not stop air leaks. Insulation provides a resistance to heat flow between two spaces but does not stop air leakage. This is where sealing the ducts comes in."
How to Seal Your Ducts
The best stuff for sealing ducts these days is duct mastic, a water-based adhesive that you simply slop on and spread around with your hands. Once the mastic dries, the seal is complete and shouldn't have to be tampered with again. For spanning large gaps, it's a good idea to cover the gap first with self-adhesive, fiberglass-mesh drywall joint tape. This comes in rolls and cuts easily with a sharp utility knife or scissors. You might also need some small sheet metal screws to replace any original screws that are missing or add some where the installer was neglectful.
Before you start, be sure to turn off your furnace. It must remain off until the mastic has cured (check the manufacturer's directions for curing times). Cary Weiner stresses that "all joints should be sealed, including the connections between the air handler and the ducts, and the seams within the AHU (air handler unit) and the ducts themselves."
Start at the air handler connections and work your way down the main supply duct and to the end of each branch duct, applying the mastic as directed. Pull away insulation as needed to access joints and other leak-prone areas, and reposition the insulation only after the mastic dries. When the supply ducts are done, repeat the process on all of the return ducts.
If you have any questions about what should be sealed and what should not, contact Urgent Air. For example, you should never seal any parts of the air handler itself or the furnace's flue pipe, which looks like a small duct. You can also have your ducts sealed by a qualified HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) professional or a duct-sealing company. One professional service uses a special adhesive that seals holes from inside your ducts. This is a good option for sealing any inaccessible ductwork that runs through walls or between floors and finished ceilings.
How Much You Can Save by Sealing Your Ducts
Any energy or HVAC expert will tell you that sealing your ducts should be followed by insulating them, too, at least where they travel through unconditioned (heated or cooled) areas of the home. A homeowner can lose up to 30% of the energy used to heat or cool a space if ducts are not properly sealed and insulated, particularly if the ducts run through unconditioned space (such as an attic or basement).
Assuming a homeowner can reduce energy use for space heating by 10 – 25% by sealing ductwork, the average homeowner could save $40 – $100 per year. It's important to note that sealing ductwork not only saves energy during the heating season; if you use central AC, it will save you money during the cooling season, too. And thanks to the improved performance of the system, sealed ducts help reduce the workload on your (expensive) heating and cooling plants—that is, your furnace and AC unit. While this isn't really a measurable factor, it's worth noting that any mechanical equipment tends to last longer and require less maintenance when it's working efficiently.
If you really want to know how much sealing your ducts will save, you can have your duct system tested by a home energy auditor or HVAC pro with special pressurizing equipment. Similar to a blower door test, duct testing equipment uses a fan to pressurize the duct network and detects leakage by how much air flow is present. By doing the test before and after you seal your ducts, an operator can calculate how much energy, and therefore money, you'll save in an average year.


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