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Industrial Products

When I first got here to the US six years ago, my hubby’s contract engineering business was still booming. He needed different kinds of industrial parts such as c clamps, screws, pins, spring plungers and much more. He used to order them in bulk. As a matter of fact, we still have some leftovers around the house. If the economy will start picking up, we can still make use of them for other contract projects.

Pajamas

I have been wanting to buy adult pjs but haven’t been seriously looking for any. I only think about pajamas when it is winter here in northern Minnesota. Even though we use an electric blanket, it is still nice to have something warm during the cold days, especially since our blanket has an auto-off feature. Our house can also get really cold during the winter because we turn down our thermostat when we go to bed. A nice set of pajamas would really help me keep warm. My hubby already has pajamas but I don’t have any yet. I like silk pajamas like those pictured above only in purple.

Furniture

My hubby and I need new furniture. I prefer American furniture because most of it is top quality. Actually we need new furniture for the whole house, especially in our bedroom. Our bed is composed of a mattress and box springs on a short base. It is kind of low and sometimes my hubby has a hard time getting up because he is 6’4 tall and 280 lb. We have been looking for a higher bed with drawers underneath so we can save space in our bedroom. Since we haven’t been able to find one like that in any furniture stores, he has decided to build one himself. Maybe while he is designing it he can make it look like this Georgia 5-pcs Bedroom Set from Savannah Collections.

Online Florist

Residents in the UK area are very lucky because they are able to send flowers using serenata. Serenata Flowers is an independent florist that offers inexpensive, beautiful and fresh flowers delivered free anywhere in the UK. My hubby and I have our seventh wedding anniversary coming up in the next couple of days. I am expecting to receive flowers on that day. A dozen red roses would be great .

I don’t know anyone from the UK but I have a sister that lives in Germany. She often buys stuff from a UK based company. Actually it was just a few days ago when she shopped for swimsuits on the UK based website. Not only can you find flowers at Serenata Flowers, you can also find a wide variety of nice plants ready to be shipped to those who love gardening. They also have wines, chocolates and hampers. What makes them unique is that they offer worldwide delivery. You can send flowers to friends, family and loved ones living abroad. This is comforting for those who are separated by thousand of miles and want to stay in touch and show your loved ones that you are thinking of them.

Vanity Stools & Benches

We currently have a queen size bed, vanity, chest of drawers, a couple of bed stands and a clothes rack in our bedroom. Consequently, there is not much room left for vanity stools. My hubby is currently designing a bed that will have drawers underneath that will take the place of the chest of drawers so maybe we will have room then. We are also thinking about moving to a larger house, possibly in the Philippines and if so I will definitely buy vanity stools and benches along with vanity tables for the bedroom and bathroom areas. Among the vanity stools that I really like are Dayville, Zebra and the Palm Beach Wicker Ottoman. They look classic and elegant.

Boss Drums & Percussions

I don’t know much about the Boss Drums machine but many people say that it has many great features. It is loaded with a rhythm program powerhouse that contains world-class drum, percussion and bass sounds. It is very simple and intuitive to operate. It is a great machine that can be used for multiple sets. It is equipped with innovative compose buttons for quick and hassle-free programming.

DIY Photography Studio Backdrops

I love DYI projects. Not only do they save you some cash, but creating and making something gives such a sense of accomplishment– and it is always nice to get those comments “I can’t believe you made that!”.

My dad has a little photography business he does on the side for a some extra income and the chance to do what he loves. Since it isn’t a full fledged business, he’s always looking for new, creative and inexpensive photography studio backdrops and props. If you’re in the same boat, just starting out or want some ideas to take some fun portraits of your kids, check out the following DIY ideas:

1. Go Simple: For props, look around your home and see what you already have. Large baskets with warm, fuzzy blankets make great baby photography props. Chairs and furniture with interesting details and lines are great to help pose your subject around. You may already have more than you realize.
   • For an easy DIY background, hang a line instead or borrow photography backdrop stands, but also consider draping sheets or other fabrics as an alternative backdrop. You can bunch it up to give it some texture or pull it straight. Clean and simple can create really stunning photographs.
2. Go Vintage: There are a lot of really cool, and inexpensive props and background materials if you just take some time to look. Check out thrift stores, consignment shops, garage sales, and even antique stores to find some really unique items. At many consignment and antique stores you can even talk to the owner or manager and tell them to keep an eye out for things if you’re looking for something specific.
   • A photography backdrop made out of vintage ceiling tiles is super easy and quickly adds a rich, vintage look to your photos. First gather up the tin tiles. I’ve found some good prices on eBay and Amazon. Then, piece them together on a foam board. Get a variety of tiles to give your background different patterns and to make it more interesting.
3. Go Distressed: Distressed photography backdrops and props are trending now. To get a distressed look in your props, pick up some old furniture, frames, or other trinkets. Don’t worry about touching up chips or other signs of wear but get staining or painting. Play around with painting a few coats of different colors and then use sand paper to reveal the layers underneath.
• An easy distressed wood background can be created by going to your local home improvement store and picking up some pine board scants. Get them in a thin width so the final product will be easy to move. Lay the boards side by side and then use wood glue to attach a board that goes across the back of all of them. Once dried, start painting. Get a dark color and then a bright color to paint over the top. Water down the paint, about 50/50 so the wood grain will still show. Coat the boards with the dark color first and then when it has dried go over it with the bright color. Play around and have fun painting until you get the look you want.

Creating your own, unique photo studio backdrops is simple! Get creative and have some fun with it!

PepperLu
3822 West 1987 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
info@pepperlu.com

Playbooks for Sale

If you are looking for a playbook for sale, look no further than The Source. There is a big sale going on there right now. I came across this sale because I was browsing through some online websites for gadgets that I am thinking about buying my husband for his birthday. My hubby loves all kinds of tools and gadgets to help him get the job done. I already have a few gift ideas in mind but I still haven’t decided which one I am going to get him.