Tampa is known for its laid-back lifestyle, but many people living here don’t actually feel relaxed at home. The weather is great, the outdoor spaces have potential, and yet the day still feels rushed from morning to night. You move from one task to another, check your phone constantly, and rarely sit still long enough to enjoy your own space. That disconnect is more common than people admit.
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Karl Wirsum (1939 – 2021) used the clean style of commercial graphics and the abstracted form of a dissected frog Screamin’ Jay Hawkins (1968). who used this painting as the cover for his album Because Is In Your Mind (1970). Best known fir his 1956 song “I Put a Spell On You” and his sensational live performances, Hawkins appears here in full song, raining amoeba-shaped sweat down on a man wearing “armpit rubber,” like old fashioned galoshes, to keep the moisture at bay.
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While it would be so nice to buy a house, pay your hard-earned money toward reducing the mortgage, and just live your life, it is never that simple. Your home is, indeed, an investment, and it requires constant attention and care. This is especially true if you have an older home or your home has aged even a few short years after construction is finished. Homes are almost living creatures, and they need assessments to ensure nothing breaks down. Take stock of the following components in and on your home to keep it in good condition and avoid big problems down the road. Continue reading Important Updates You Should Make to Your Home Sooner Rather Than Later
Creating more space at home doesn’t always require you to move or add square footage. Often it comes down to how you use what you already have, which is actually the fun part! Over time, your belongings can accumulate, layouts become outdated, and rooms lose their original purpose. The good news is that with a few practical changes, you can transform your home into a space that feels open, functional, and much easier to live in. Whether you’re trying to create the perfect home for your family, or you’re making the most of your small apartment, these ideas can help you to make the most of every corner while creating a calmer, more organized environment.
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Just in time to support the newest Mario movie, this week’s Pink Thing of the Day races straight out of the Mushroom Kingdom with the Princess Peach slot car from Carrera Revell’s Mario Kart World lineup. Featuring the ever-stylish Princess Peach in her signature pink kart, this miniature racer perfectly captures the playful energy of the Mario Kart universe — right down to the bright color palette and flawless character details. And notice how focused-on-the-road she is! Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Princess Peach Slot Car