What was your Treat?

April 1, 2012 in Creative Ideas, Inspiration with 0 Comments

I posted this last November: I read an entry  in one of Sara Van Breathnach books(sorry I can’t remember which one) she talks about doing something special for YOU. She suggests that you can set aside some money each week and then by the end of the year go out and splurge on a item for yourself.

I took this to heart and have been doing this for about 5 years now. Sometimes I set aside a little each week and sometimes I start in October and each week I set a little bit aside. Where do I put it? I set it aside in a winter coat I never really wear ( CA never gets that cold!).

If I set aside every week @ $10 a week x 52 weeks in the year= $520 to spend on ME

If I set aside every week  @ 10$ a week x  14 weeks is $140 to spend on ME.

For me it’s really not about the money as much as the SPLURGE I can spend money on anything I like and I don’t need to worry about anyone buy ME.

Come and join me! I can’t wait to hear about your Splurge!

 

Now it’s  April! Have you set aside money for YOU?  

 Planting Peace!

Shelley

 

It’s Getting Crowded In Here!

March 29, 2012 in Designing Peace with 0 Comments

You know sooner or later you will need to Purge & Organize your  kitchen.

 Why not let me help you with the dreaded task?

 

Yep! There it is!

I can go thru your fridge and pull out all expired items.

 

 

Ahh...look at it sparkle!

I can wipe down your shelving

 

Did that all come out of my fridge?

I can organize your food.

 

Organized!

Help!

 

I can move over to your pantry and Purge & Organize

 I can check expiration dates

I can categorize your food

all better...whew!

 

I can create a meal plan with the food you have.

 Piece of Time Peace of Mind Meal Planner

I can  even prepare some meals for you.

Planting Peacefulness,

Shelley

 

 

 

Sooner your dreaded task will be completed and with just a phone call you

Can gain peace of mind knowing your kitchen has been organized.

Life Beyond A Computer

March 28, 2012 in News with 0 Comments

(Image by Shelley Rubalcava)

 

Are you juggling with the details of your life? Did you try a monthly calendar to keep your tasks organized? Is it working? Have you seen the Piece of Time Peace of Mind Life Planner? 

Say “goodbye” to not having time. Say “hello” to Peace of Mind! Organize your life with this effective template. Find ease in Prioritizing and Simplifying your schedule. You’ll learn to organize your tasks, appointments, errands and much much more…

What’s so special about this Planner?

In the Piece of Time Peace of Mind™ Life Planner, the entire year is broken up into 4 three month segments. There’s no need to carry the weight of an entire year with you. Instead, find convenience with this simplified planner and these helpful features:

* Itemize your priorities 
* Jot down your daily gratitude
* Give yourself a gentle reminder to do something for yourself EACH day
* List out all those “unfinished tasks”
* A special Weekly Overview section–the perfect tool in planning your events
* Check boxes which allow you to manage each section
* The custom design is perfectly sized to fit into almost any purse!The Life Planner helps you assign specific tasks such as priorities, errands, and communication on a weekly and daily basis.   Purchase today and begin to feel the benefits of being “Time Organized!”

Each purchase comes with FREE SHIPPING (within US)! and that’s not all…

Each purchase also comes with a FREE 30 Minute Time Planning Consultation with Shelley!

Purchase your Piece of Time Peace of Mind Life Planner for $37.00 

A Perfectly Mastered Bathroom

March 26, 2012 in Designing Peace with 0 Comments

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planting Peacefulness,

Shelley

 

I Found Color Inspiration!

March 20, 2012 in News with 0 Comments

Have you ever been frozen in color FEAR?

Are you still trying to talk yourself into the fact that

White Bare Walls = CHIC?

Well, fear no more! Color is going to get you inspired and soon you will be yelling

“ Let Them Have COLOR!”

Check out this website  

 I LOVE it!  

Being inspired is as simple as 1,2, 3…Plus you can finally make that color decision!

 

Go to Image Inspiration

 Upload a photo of your inspiration.

Need ideas/inspiration? Go to my Pinterest  for photo inspiration.

I need to relax in some wide open spaces so here is my inspirational photo.

A box will show up on your photo to drag the box over colors use your mouse. 

 

A color palette will pop up.

 Select a color and they will suggest a color palette.

That my friend is an awesome way to move from Defeated to Inspired!  Have FUN playing!

Need some extra support narrowing down your choices. Feel free to contact me.

Planting Peacefulness,

Shelley

My DIY What do you think?

March 20, 2012 in Designing Peace with 0 Comments

I have been holding onto a little secret.

For the past few months I have been on a major treasure hunt, each week I have been searching for someone’s discard

and slowly transforming it into my very own treasure.

Boy talk about needing some TLC!

 This was a labor of love and partnership the piece had been layered  with veneer not once but TWICE.

It was painstakingly slow chiseling away at it each layer.

I managed okay but at one point the hubby had to step in my  guns could not take it- I needed reinforcements.  

See how thin the veneer was?

This piece had seen way better days and I took pride in knowing I would bring it back to life.

We already knew where we would place it all that was left was HARD WORK & EFFORT!

Transformed into a media center for our living room!

The piece on top came with it a dirty, dingy and beat up granite.

We took a little water and buffed it out and WOW it’s so shiny! 

Granite gets a second chance to shine.

 

We added a couple of pull handles to the cabinets door

Great space for all my TV accessories!

I can now gather all of our TV accessories: blankets for us, blankets for the Boxers, DVD’s, Hubby PS2, CD’s, Yoga Mat,Books and remotes.  

I love it a place for everything plus you can’t see everything we have!

What do you think of my latest DIY?

Planting Peacefulness,

Shelley

The Work That Lies Before You

March 19, 2012 in Designing Peace with 0 Comments

Desktop Before

When you are surrounded by clutter, the very idea of de-cluttering can be overwhelming.

 Even the idea to tackle your clutter can be can be mind-boggling.

You might be wondering if your life will ever be free of clutter?

You might even be thinking I can work around these endless piles; it’s not so bad.

Desktop Before

Well, define not so bad?

Are you having a difficult time locating things?

Are you forgetting to do things?

Are you in a panic because once again you seem to have misplaced an item?

Does your own workspace seem foreign to you?

Desktop After

 Many people think that de-cluttering must be done alone-not true at all.

You may even be thinking about canceling that vacation to do a home vacation, but who would want to do that?

 You don’t need to wait till you can’t take it anymore and are beyond frustrated.

 

Is your cluttered desk brimming with paperwork? I can help.

 

Are your walls covered with old memos? I can help.

 

Have you forgotten what systems work for you? I can help.

 

Desktop After

Here’s what you need to do:

 

Contact me.

Simple.

Just call me and we together we can move from disorder to order.

 

 

Planting Peacefulness,

Shelley 

 

My Divine List

March 15, 2012 in Inspiration, News with 0 Comments

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I posted this blog a few weeks back: http://www.ideservepeace.com/?p=1081

My ideas  have been floating around and now I am ready to lay those ideas down in a final list writing. Instead of naming it my bucket list I have decided to kick the bucket and coin it  ”My Divine List”.

I have been slowly compiling things I would love to have a chance to do. I may or may not get to all of them, but who cares? I am going to throw it out there and  let’s see what happens! Doesn’t hurt to try, right? Ready to take a peek at my Divine List?

My List: 

  • Go to cooking school
  • Go to Alaska
  • Take a month long vacation in Europe
  • Buy a home on 4+acres of land
  • Learn how to Tango
  • Take a Road trip across the USA
  • Do a Bird Year
  • Learn a new language
  • See the northern lights
  • Attend the TED Conference
  • Get a Massage/Facial every month for a Year
  • Go to a Private Pilates and Yoga class each week
  • Foster children
  • Write a non fiction book
  • Spend Holidays at a Resort each year
  • Mentor College Students
  • Invent something
  • Create a movie
  • Have a huge Decade party at ages 50,60,70,80,90.
  • Own a clothing store
  • Participate in an Art Class
  • Sky Dive
  • Invent Something
  • Plan a Retreat
  • Create a non profit

 

Do you have a list of sorts? I’d love to hear one of the items on your list.

 

Planting Peacefulness,

Shelley

 

My DIY What do you think?

March 13, 2012 in Designing Peace with 0 Comments

I have been holding onto a little secret. For the past few months I have been on a major treasure hunt, each week I have been searching for someone’s discard and slowly transforming it into my very own treasure.

This piece was found on the side of a very busy street, a road kill to say the least. I just had to save it from the dump, with much effort I was able to single handedly get it into my car. I had big dreams for this piece, a little TLC and I knew it would be a gem. 

I have been in need of a Pet Center, I just have too many things for all my animals needs and I had nowhere to put them. No space created clutter and that created a bit of chaos in my home. Pet items were everywhere; animals can have a lot of accessories. Plus my husband and I purchased a new terrarium for our frog and I had no stand to place it on.  I needed something!

My Boxers Stuff:

Sweaters

Blankets

Toys

Treats

Supplements

My Cat Stuff:

Toys

Spray Bottle

Treats

Supplements

My Fish Stuff:

Food

Water Treatment

Net

Small bowl

Supplement

Medication

My Frog Stuff:

Crickets

Water Treatment

Supplements

Spray Bottle

 

You See? A Lot Of STUFF! 

But that was about to change with this newly found road kill.

Take a look at my DIY transformation.

Before- Roadkill is brought home

 

Before-Seriously it really does have potential!

 

After- See it really does!

This piece was an older wardrobe cabinet, it had a hang bar attached inside. A perfect place for me to hang my dog’s sweaters, vests etc. Each drawer is now designated for each animal.

After-Consider it hung!

What a difference when you a place for everything.

After- Froggie has a home!

Transformation Process:

Sanding

Wood Filler knicks and chips

Sanding

Primer

Paint

New knobs

Total Cost $21    Functionality: Priceless

What do you think of my latest DIY addition?

Planting Peacefulness,

Shelley

Pin It! Pin It! Pin It!

March 12, 2012 in Inspiration, News with 0 Comments

Pinterest Logo

Let me first say I love Pinterest; it provides a space to put your ideas somewhere and you know I LOVE a GOOD IDEA! I hope you will visit my  boards and see the amazing ideas, pictures, people and more- cause I  do! I hope that  your focus is NOT on the need- gotta have obsession. I hope you look thru my board(s) and see things that inspire you, move you and allow yourself few moments to admire the beauty around us. Isn’t life just so darn beautiful!   Welcome!

 

Planting Peacefulness,

Shelley

 

 

 

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