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September 16, 2014 · 1:11 pm

Make Choosing Tile Easier With The Interior Design Tile Style Guide From Drury Design!!!

As someone in the middle of several home improvement projects with extensive tile work involved in 2 of them, I am excited to share a new guide to make choosing tile easier. One of the most daunting parts of picking out tile is trying to find what you like, staying in your budget and choosing tile that is right for the application you are using it for. Walking in a tile showroom can be positively overwhelming! There are so many patterns, colors, materials and finishes that it may cause your eyes to glaze over or make you have a panic attack.

Tile ModernBath

Last year at this time, I was picking out the tile for our master bath and I remember being so overwhelmed. I just wanted to be in a room with 3 choices and make a simple decision. Tile is something you don’t just change on a whim, you know it’s going to be with you for a long time and that’s why picking something that is going to go the long haul for you on style and durability is paramount.

Tile Backsplash

If you wished an expert could be with you, holding your hand and guiding you, I may have the next best thing. The Interior Design Tile Style Guide from Drury Design will help you understand everything you need to know when making a tile purchase. From the basics of whether to choose glass, ceramic, porcelain, natural stone or exotic tile based on where it will be installed, durability, maintenance and your budget to lots of interior design ideas simple and ornate. Armed with the proper knowledge beforehand makes picking out tile a much easier and pleasurable task.

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You can browse great design ideas for bathrooms, kitchens, backsplash trends and more for inspiration. Check it out today and see what you think. Let us know your thoughts.

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August 11, 2011 · 3:22 am

STEP2 Prepare and Share Kitchen Set Review!!!

I was sent a new STEP2 Prepare and Share Kitchen to review. STEP2 just introduced this kitchen to their line of great kid’s products. The kitchen was delivered in a large box and when we opened it, it was all neatly packed and included lots of food, dishes and accessories. It was very easy to put together and took very little time. One of the favorite features is the stove burner that when fitted with the skillet sizzles, pot boils, coffee pot boils as well. It also causes lights to illuminate in the cooking vessels. It requires 2 AA batteries for the electronic sounds but it was a huge hit and one of the features the boys liked best. It is designed in neutral colors for boys or girls.

It is a very sturdy unit that will hold up to lots of play and is very easy to wipe down. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of accessories this kitchen includes. It includes 5 large spice/herb bottles, salt and pepper shakers, grinding pepper mill, phone, pots, pans, dishes, cups, utensils and a variety of food, fruits and veggies. Three removable baskets are handy for storage and play prep and cooking. The large, deep sink has a swivel faucet. Stainless steel look oven and refrigerator, hanging hooks, pass through window and ledge for serving, storing and prep add realistic touches to this kitchen set. The clip for the phone holds it securely in place and is easy for the kids to retrieve the phone and return it when finished with the call. Kitchen is large enough that the two can play together and still have enough space to play and cook.

This kitchen set is available at Toys R Us for $89.99 and I think it is a great value considering all you get with it. I recommend this kitchen very much. If I have any critisism I would say that it would be great if two of the burners had the sounds just because you could have two things cooking/boiling, sizzling at once. However, that would not deter me from buying this kitchen. There is plenty to do and kids will have a great time cooking up some gourmet meals.