This Month's Top Ten Tips From My Favorite Magazines - February 2010

I can't believe the month is nearly over and I haven't listed my top ten tips from my favorite magazines. I have to say I love this monthly post. It gives me the excuse to buy terrific magazines every month.

From Martha Stewart Living

1. I love this necklace and it's so easy to make.

2. The perfect label maker PT-1090 Customize labels with decorative patterns & symbols $35

From Real Simple Magazine

3. Eight new uses for a tennis ball. Who knew what cool things you can do with a tennis ball when you cut it in half.

From Southern Living Magazine

4. I was on a plane to Nashville when I read this tip. You would think I would have read it in a local wine country magazine. Southern Living suggests using thin grape vines wrapped around inside of a vase to hold flowers in place. It even looks great in a clear vase.

5. Some great traditional southern recipes including Easy Chicken Gumbo, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, and Stir and Roll Biscuits.

From InStyle Magazine

6. Love these rings from meditationrings.com - see how the middle ring spins? The design is based on the Tibetan Prayer Wheel. There's a pretty good selection of rings. They're all beautiful.

From The Oprah Magazine

7. Six pairings of wine and chocolate - two of my favorite things!

8. Talking about chocolate. This month's O List included a selection from Anna Shea Chocolates. They are a work of art. (Is anybody else noticing how often chocolates are on my favorites list?)

From Fresh Home Magazine

I bought this magazine for the first time this month and thought it had some cool DIY ideas.

9. How to Gild A Chair was my favorite idea. You prepare the chair, create a sticky base and ad the metal leaf. I never thought of gold or silver leafing a chair before. Definitely on my to do list.

10. I also liked the article 12 tips for creating the perfect workspace. 1. Oversize your desk. 2. Escape the wall. 3. Invest in a great seat. 4. Use task lighting. 5. Focus beyond the desk. 6. Declutter the electronics. 7. Have a space for your everyday stuff. 8. Winnow down the pens and pencils. 9. Decorate with photos that motivate, not distract. 10. Have a reading chair. 11. Choose wall colors that match your psychological needs. 12. Make it personal.

Fresh Home doesn't have much up yet on their web site. I will add links to the article 12 tips if they put it up.