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When looking to a source for interior decorating inspiration, be critical in a way that will help you to refine and define your own taste. When turning to the work of another designer for decorating ideas, carefully look at the room and consider the basics: floor, walls, ceiling, and overall ambiance. Do not focus on details. When you are done, ask yourself these questions:

• How does this room make me feel?

• Is it too formal?

• Are the colors too light or too dark?

• Is the flooring too dark or would I rather have something darker and more anchored?

• Is the wallpaper/wall color intriguing or annoying?

• Is the furniture warm, dark, white, or colored?

• What do I like and or dislike?

Here are some sources of inspiration for home decorating ideas you may not have thought of:

Visit Design Models – Visit model homes, take home tours, or go to decorator show houses and checkout the work of talented interior designers.

Design Shows on TV – Watch a few shows to see what you like, then visit their websites for project information on interior decorating ideas.

Museums, Auctions, Antiques – If you are interested in period or antique furniture, visit the decorative arts departments in area museums and online interior design museums as well as auction houses, antique stores, and antique shows. This will help you become familiar with what is available in home decorating and educate you in the value of such pieces.
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Have you ever had that dry cracked skin around your mouth or lips? Was it something that caused you a lot of pain and discomfort? Well if so then you need to keep reading. There are many things you can do at home that will actually help you get rid of it fast and for good. All you need to do is begin following a few simple methods.

First of all what you need to know is that the dry itchy skin at the corners of your mouth is known as angular cheilitis. And some people get it mixed up with angular stomatitis. But they are both considered the same thing. So what you need to begin doing is drinking more water. If you want to get rid of that dry cracked skin fast then water is your best bet. It is what will help you effectively keep your skin moisturized and hydrated for weeks to come.

Another way you can easily cure dry flaky skin around the mouth is by eating better. Things that are high in fat and sugar are the worst for the skin. All they do is cause problems and well the last thing you want is another skin problem. So right now is the time for you to begin eating things that are healthier for you. And by eating healthier foods you will also be able to increase your vitamin intake as well and that is very important in the process of preventing dry skin.  Read more... (296 words, 1 image, estimated 1:11 mins reading time)

As technology heads for the better and employers look for ways to cut costs, more and more of us are working from the comforts of home, reports The Wall Street Journal.

In a previous post, we talked about work-at-home opportunities for medical coders and ways to spot work-at-home scams. So say for instance you’ve landed that work-at-home gig like so many medical coders have. The work is not done and over as yet because working at home is an art. The Wall Street Journal article has some some good tips but like always, we get down to the nitty-gritty on My Coding Career.

Here we’ve got 3 practical tips from ladies who work from home.

Tip 1:

No jammies. The cliché about working from the comforts of home is that you get to be in your P.J.’s all day. But many say getting dressed boosts your spirit and your productivity too. Supercoder.com’s Leesa A. Israel, CPC, CUC, CMBS says, “I get up and get dressed every morning as if I’m going to the office,” adding, “Not working in my jammies keeps me focused.”

If you’re a lady, a little make-up helps too. I write articles from the comforts of home, and my employer just signed up for an Internet phone service that has video capabilities. Yikes. Now when I talk to my coworkers, my face shows up on my monitor and theirs. I have gathered quickly that a little mascara dulls the pain.  Read more... (530 words, estimated 2:07 mins reading time)