Ever since I was little, I’ve loved the look of stone walls in houses. If it’s the entire exterior of the home, or just a stone wall over the fire, I think it makes the home look more magical, like a castle. (I also love homes with turrets, large libraries, and large wildflower gardens). For anyone not in la-la land like me, stone walls can lend your space a sense of masculinity, security, and classic luxury that never goes out of style. For tips on decoration your space with your own brick or stone accent wall, check out this list of tutorials by Kathy Woodard at Decorating Your Small Space:
How to install brick veneer by Mandi at Vintage Revivals
Another brick veneer tutorial by ‘DIY Network‘
DIY faux stone installation by Kristin at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
DIY stone accent wall by Paint Speckled Paw Prints
Getting in to investing can be challenging at first, especially if you do have a little extra money, but not enough to hire a stock broker or a financial advisor. Many people will tell you that you DO need to have tens of thousands of extra dollars sitting around to start, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, it’s actually better to start small as you are learning. That way, if you truly make a mistake, the loss is small. It can be hard knowing where to start, and many websites just make it more confusing. That’s why I love this simple guide by 
I love bean sprouts, especially in my lo mein, stir fry, and other Asian foods. They add a satisfying, refreshing crunch to otherwise spicy meals. Plus, they are super easy to grow yourself (how many of us did experiments with bean sprouts in first grade science class?), filled with antioxidants, – and you can grow a LOT of them fast. Starting a bean sprout “garden” is easy. Just check out these tips by