Martha Stewart Day

Martha Stewart DAY

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My little Tomikins

outside today ..This morning I started out going to the gym and riding the bicycle for 2.5 miles then to get some food at Safeway ~~~I go there so much it is like going to see my friends(:) well once or twice aweek..

Does anyone like Martha Stewart..???? I enjoy seeing her beautiful ideas , her homes, animals and gardens.. So today I am doing my little version of the MS spring time garden (mine)Patty's Garden in the SPRING~~~

hehe ......

my tulips are up and the rhubarb is starting.. still tiny but it is trying hard ..

the sun above the backyard trees

my new picnic tablecloth to match my cupboard behind it and

some clay pots in alittle potting bench color co-ordinated.....(:)

martha's website: http://www.marthastewart.com/

Oh Martha has a blog I posted it with my other favorite sites below~~

sunshine yeah~!!! above the backyard trees

rhubarb just starting to grow~~little things still make me happy(:)

my claypots painted to match my deck stuff~~

my bowl of hershey kisses to keep me smiling(:)

tulips are up yeah again ~~!!!!

my new tablecloth (:)Target $10.00 had to cut a hole for the umbrella to go in..

my apricot trees have blossoms (:)Martha would be proud~~









a primitive cat I made

Martha's doggy







Restoring Dry Hair

If there's one drawback to warm weather, it's that all that time spent outdoors can strip the natural moisture from your hair. The remedy? A deep-conditioning treatment using rich, emollient oils. Although many many oils can be used -- olive is a favorite in Mediterranean countries, while Native Americans used jojoba -- blends are better, says L.A.-based stylist Philip B., who was doing so many of the treatments that he created an at-home kit as part of his line of botanical-based hair-care products. "A mix of different-size oil molecules will penetrate and condition more effectively," he explains. With Philip's help, we've created an easy at-home treatment that gives even the driest hair bounce and shine. Follow these steps, and remember your grade-school science: Since oil won't mix with water, it slides right off wet hair. Don't dampen your hair until the wash-and-rinse stage.
Note: Use a natural, blended oil for best results.Try: Philip B. Rejuvenating Oil, Aeto Botanica Fortifying Oil, Better Botanicals Herbal Hair Oil, or L'Occitane Olive Hair Care Oil.


1. Brush Dry HairOils will penetrate dry, thirsty hair better than hair that's been freshly washed and conditioned. Brush hair thoroughly to distribute its natural oils, and drape a towel over your shoulders to catch drips.
2. Go Section by Section Work the oil into your hair one section at a time. Starting at the ends and using your fingers, apply the oil a few drops at a time. Work it into the hair until it's saturated, stopping an inch from the scalp. Pay particular attention to dry and damaged areas, which will absorb more oil.
3. Lock in the Moisture Blow-drying will help the oils penetrate the hair shaft. Using a dryer with a nozzle attachment on a medium-high setting, direct heat down the hair shaft and away from the scalp. Your hair will absorb much of the moisture it needs when heated; if it still drips, blot the excess with a towel.

4. Sit Back and RelaxIf your hair is dry, leave the oils on for 20 to 45 minutes. Colored, damaged, or brittle hair will need 45 minutes to 2 hours. For a truly deep conditioning treatment, leave the oils on overnight -- just cover your pillow with a fresh towel.
5. "Dry" Shampoo, Then Rinse Apply a heaping handful of a natural shampoo to dry hair. Work it into the hair and scalp for 3 to 5 minutes. If needed, spritz your hair with just enough water to create a workable lather. Rinse with warm water.
6. Rebalance Hair's MoistureHair is already moist, so a light conditioner is all you need. To remove any oil residue and leave hair bouncy, try a cider-vinegar-based rinse (such as John Masters Organics Herbal Cider Hair Rinse & Clarifier). Rinse, dry, and style as usual.
Text by Donna Garlough; photographs by Anita Calero

PUT a SPRING in YOUR STEP~~~I found a darling shoe makeover on here:

http://www.countryliving.com/search/fast_search?search_term=shoe+makeover

Cute way to add colorful bows to your flatties(:)