Time flies!

Time flies... when you are super busy! Almost a year has gone by since my last post, and it seems as though so much as happened since then! School is going really well. I am enrolled at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, completing my Interior Design degree. My classes are taken via the internet, which allows me to complete the classes after work and on the weekends. It is great - and I am proud to say I am maintaining a 3.85 GPA! I am still working at least 40 hours a week as well, so I am actually pretty happy to be able to keep up a pretty descent GPA.

I have taken some other classes in the last year as well, getting more involved in some different forms of jewelry making. I am now creating pendants in the format called "art under glass". You may have seen this before. It looks similar to framed art. I have also gotten into lampworking, which is firing glass to create my own beads. I am excited to announce that these items, along with my lampshades, are now available for sale on my new etsy site! Visit LeisylB.etsy.com for more information!

My dad has been working away in his workshop. Not only has he created a beautiful book shelf for me, and an awesome cupboard for my mom, but he is now in the process of finishing a kitchen for a local chef and artist. He is very talented! His latest project is an island with a butcher block top for our kitchen. I hope to either add his pieces to my etsy site, or to create his own site, which I will be sure to keep you all posted on!

I would also like offer up a bit of exciting news. Along with my Interior Design degree comes the need for an Interior Design porfolio. I am currently in the process of looking for projects! This includes anything from staging a home for sale, re-freshing a room by rearranging furniture, a personal shopper for the right accessories for your home, or a complete overhaul and upgrade. If you are interested in soliciting my services, please contact me at LJBoone22@yahoo.com with Interior Design in the subject line. I would love the opportunity!

I hope to be on again soon, and to keep you all updated on all the great projects I am working on, and also some of the great ideas and tips I have for you. Until next time... Happy Spring!

Open Mic

I am curious as to what ideas you may have, or thoughts on some of my articles! I would like to open this post up to my readers. Use this post as your "Open Mic"! Let me know what you like reading, what you don't like, and ideas you have for me! Do you have a neat project or recipe that you would like to share with us? Would you like to see a section added, or my format changing? What do you want to see in the future at Leisyl Boone at Home? Do you have a blog that you would like me to add to Leisyl's List? Please feel free to comment to this post, and tell us what you think! You can also email me at LJBoone22@yahoo.com, and be sure to use "Leisyl's Blog" as the subject line. I can't wait to hear from you!

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A Sweet Substitute to Your Facial Scrub

It’s Monday morning… you woke up 30 minutes late, and you have a big meeting with your boss about “where you are going” in the company… You are already off to a bad start, when you grab your usual facial scrub, only to find out… it’s empty! How will you ever make it through your day without a bright shiny face?!

Has this ever happened to you? Have no fear! Just run to your sugar bowl!

Sugar is an excellent (and natural) exfoliant! Just mix a spoonful of sugar with some warm water, and use as you would your regular facial scrub. The raw shape of the sugar granules act as a natural exfoliant, scrubbing away dead skin cells, giving your face a natural glow! If you feel you still need to use soap, simply mix some shampoo or body soap with the sugar.

Preparing for Sandal Season

It is about that time... Time to get the swimsuits, sunglasses, and sunscreen out! But more importantly, it is time to get those cute little summer open toed shoes and flip flops out!

Our feet have been stuffed in socks and shoes for months now, and it is time to start pampering! But if you are like me, and simply can not pay $60 for a pedicure, have no fear! There is something we can do at home, costing literally pennies!

Did you think tea bags were only to make that wonderful Southern Sweet Tea in the summer? Tea bags are also great for pampering your pretty piggies as well! Just fill a tub with warm water, and let a few tea bags soak. I recomend using just plain Lipton Tea Bags. When you get in to using flavored tea bags you risk the chance of adding uneeded stickiness! Let the tea steap for about 5 minutes, and then soak for about 20 minutes. The antioxidants in the tea bags leave you with the softest feet you will ever have!

And Ladies, this is not only for us! Does your guy have "stinky feet"? Tea bags are a natural deodarizer. With regular use, you may never run from your mans shoes again!