Corned Beef Cheese Ball:
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1/2 cup of chopped corned beef lunch meat
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped chives
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon softened butter
Dried parsley or slivered almonds
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Once well incorporated, form into a ball. Roll in parsley or almonds and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with crackers.
Here is a great article about the advantages of decorating with a double sink vanity. Have a read and feel free to contact us with any decorating or product questions you may have. Leave a comment or e-mail to uniquevanities@msn.com.
You can purchase dryer balls online or even make them yourself. They remove static cling and fluff the load perfectly. Here are nice and simple instructions for making them yourself.
Toilet: Use Borax, sprinkle in your toilet bowl and let sit over night, use a toilet brush in the morning and flush the dirt away. Borax helps remove rust stains.
Glass and Windows: Mix 1/4c vinegar, 2c water and a squirt of Castile soap in a spray bottle. Spray and wipe with newspaper for a streak free clean.
Chrome Bathroom Vanity Faucets: Rub a small amount of toothpaste onto your fixtures and buff with a soft cloth until they shine.
This information was found in the April 2009 edition of Real Simple Magazine – one of my favorites!
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Cleaning your natural stone vessel sinks and countertops can be a challenge because you must be careful of what you use. Abrasives and chemical based cleansers can mar and etch your beautiful stone. You can purchase mild stone cleansers from home product stores, but here at Unique Furniture, we like to make our own cleanser. It’s mild and natural.
Natural Stone Cleanser:
1/4 cup grated soap flakes
-Use a 100% pure soap such as Ivory or Fels Naptha
1 1/2 cups hot water
1/2 tsp. scented oil
-This is optional to give your cleanser a nice scent
Clean 16 ounce squirt bottle
Pour the soap flakes into the hot water and mix until fully dissolved. Let the mixture cool for five minutes then add the scented oil.
Pour the cooled mix into the squirt bottle. Spray onto surface and wipe clean with a soft, non-abrasive rag or towel.
*Recipe adapted by Unique Furniture Online from Reader’s Digest Homemade
Or any big ticket item? There are several things you should take into consideration when purchasing online. Some of these apply to any purchase, while some tips are specifically to larger items, such as a bathroom vanity, bedroom suite, chandeliers, etc.
Here are the basics:
How did you find the store online? A referral is by far the best way to purchase on line; a friend or family member that has done business with the online retailer who can share their experience. If a referral is not available, then how did you find the store? Organic rankings are usually the safest , which is the list of sites that come up on the left side of your computer screen when using a search engine (such as Google, Yahoo, etc). A company that is organically ranked, meaning they got there through a natural process of site optimization and being relevant to your search keywords, is a good bet. There are brand new companies that advertise on the advertisement networks, which is paid advertising, and is usually on the right side of your screen or listed under Sponsored Ads. You can find reputable companies that just haven’t been online long enough to be getting organic rankings.
Is there contact information easily found? You need to know that its easy to contact customer support if needed. As extra precaution, call their customer service line. Your intuition will tell you if you feel it’s a reputable company just by chatting with the person that answers the phone (if they answer!).
What are their policies? Read all available policies, including return policies, damage policies and freight policies. One of the biggest challenges in ordering large item s, especially furniture, is freight damage. You want to make sure that the company you purchase from is quick to remedy freight problems.
One thing to remember, if you pay with a credit card and have any problems, your credit card company will protect you. They cannot protect you against things such as, you just don’t like the item and want to return it at no charge. But they can help you if you have any manufacture defects or freight problems that the retailer is either slow or reluctant to assist with.
Buying online has opened up the door to accessible product for so many people, especially those that live in smaller towns with fewer options. I have been purchasing online for several years now, and continue to feel comfortable doing so. But I do my homework first. And it is something we pay special attention to in our business, ensuring that our clients feel comfortable and confident in making an online purchase.
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Here are a few all natural home made cleaning solutions you can use on your bathroom spring cleaning project:
Faucets: To remove lime scale, rub lemon juice on the taps and let sit overnight. Wipe with a damp cloth.
Shower Doors: Wipe scum covered shower doors with a few drops of lemon oil twice per month to prevent build up.
Marble Countertops: Mix 1 tbsp liquid Castile Soap with 1 q warm water. Dampen a soft cloth, wipe down, wipe off and dry with a clean cloth.
Bathroom Sinks, Showers, Tubs & Ceramic Tiles: Create a homemade soft scrub solution by mixing 1 tbsp liquid Castile soap with 1/3 cup banking soda.
Toilets: Mix 2 tsp tea-tree oil with 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Spray the inside of the toilet rim, let sit for 30 minutes and scrub.
You can also put a few drops of your favorite scented oil inside your toilet paper tube so every time you grab a few sheets, the scent will be released.
This information was found in the April 2009 edition of Real Simple Magazine – one of my favorites!
When shopping for any piece of home decor, there are questions that you must consider first. Read on for five important questions you should answer before making a lighting purchase.
1. Where is the Fixture Going? Is it for the living room, dining room, bedroom, etc…? This is important because it will determine the specifics of what you shop for. A large living room with a vaulted ceiling can accommodate a much larger chandelier than a bedroom, for instance. Try a general search like wrought iron chandeliers and narrow from there.
2. Is the Size Right? Think in terms of the size of your room. You don’t want the light fixture to overpower or overwhelm the room. Check to see if the chandelier you are looking at comes with an chain extension to adjust the placement of the fixture. If the chandelier will be the primary light fixture in the room, then go for a larger piece, if it’s playing an accent role, then scale down.
3. How Much Lighting Do I Need? Do you want a bright chandelier or a 
softer candle chandelier? For a bedroom, softness of a candle light will be perfect, but for a dining room you might want something adjustable or brighter.
4. Is it High Quality? This is so important. You need to know that you are paying for a quality piece. Don’t be afraid to e-mail the seller to ask more in-depth quality questions.
5. Can I Afford It? Crucial! Make your budget before you jump into a home decor project. Once you have determined your budget, don’t go over it. You will find something in your price range, so don’t be tempted to go over it with the first or second fixture you like.
These are just a few of the important questions to ask yourself when taking on a home decor project. Just remember to take your time, be patient, be creative, and don’t go over budget.
As always, please feel free to send us your questions. We are happy to help. uniquevanities@msn.com.
Now that you have your bathroom drawers and cupboards organized, you can start cleaning each of the major fixtures. Let’s start with the bathroom vanity cabinet.
The best products to use when cleaning are the mildest, such as dish soap, so that you do not cause extra wear and tear on the cabinet. Most bathroom cleaners contain harsh chemicals that may not be necessary if you maintain your fixtures on a regular basis.
First, you will need to remove all items from your bathroom vanity so that you can wipe down the entire cabinet inside and out.
I recommend mixing mild dish soap or Murphy’s oil soap in a bucket of warm water, and wiping down the entire vanity cabinet. Then wipe dry with a soft cloth. I have found that micro fiber cloths are the best. Drying immediately will prevent streaks from appearing.
Clean seams and crevices with a soft toothbrush.
Bathroom vanity faucets can be wiped down with the same mild soap mixture that you use for the cabinet. If there is a build up of mineral deposits or soap scum, wipe down the fixture with white vinegar or a mild abrasive cleaner such as Bon Ami. Use these abrasive cleaners sparingly.
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