Melanie Elam
I live in Tucson, AZ. I am an avid reader & writer and animal lover. I have been an interior designer for several years and am also the owner of BlueVelvetButterfly designs, a jewelry design studio here in Tucson.
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reading, interior design, jewelry design, cooking, animals, gardening, dogs, traveling, green design, rocks and minerals, good conversation, playing scrabble with friends, good wine and cheeseMotto
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Make Your Own Instant Hot Cocoa MixNothing beats a cup of hot cocoa. It's beautiful in its simplest form and divine when embellished with a splash of liqueur. -
Picking the Right Sofa for You and Your RoomBefore you make a commitment to a sofa, let's go over some basics and deal with a few issues that are bound to come up. -
Color Combinations:The Joys of Blue and WhiteFew, if any, color combinations are as versatile, global or well-loved as the classic combo of blue and white.
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Tips for Successful On-Line DatingOn-line dating has been getting a workout in the press lately. Shows like Oprah, Good Morning America and others have had shows on both the pros and the cons of finding love online.
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A List of 10 Great Books You Should Check Out: Part 1I love book lists. It's just as much fun to see what you agree with and what you've already read as it is to write down all the new treasures you're going to go hunting for.
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Five Incredibly Easy Ways to Be Greener EverydayI have five easy ways that you can be a little greener. Along the way, you'll get healthier and wealthier, too.
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Great ReadsWhat is better than a great book?
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How to Prevent Mycotoxin Poisoning in DogsThere are more than 200 mold toxins commonly found in animal feeds here in the United States. Dogs seem to be much more affected than cats.
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Chicken with Coffee/Shoyu Sauce (Hawaiian Style) RecipeThis is an easy dish to make in hurry or to put in the slow cooker for a yummy dish to come home to. -
Lost or Missing Pet? - Making Highly Effective Signs to Bring them HomeI cannot stress how important signs are. They are low-tech, highly visible and immediately available. The major key is to make effective signs! -
Lost or Missing Pet? Proven Strategies to Help You Bring Them HomeComing home to discover that a member of your family has disappeared is traumatic and heart-wrenching. Poles and trees all over America are littered with signs asking if you've seen this dog, cat, bird, etc.
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New Year's Eve 2009 in Tucson ArizonaNew Year's Eve is a night for partying all over the globe and the Old Pueblo is no different. There are several great places to choose from here in Tucson and part of your choice depends on what part of town you're planning on hitting. -
Helpful Tips for Selecting Crystals and Stones for a Loved OneValentine's Day is right around the corner, but jewelry is the kind of gift that we buy, or invest in for ourselves, all year long.
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Re- Covering an Old LampshadeInstead of hocking a kidney to be able to afford something special, how about recovering a used shade? It is actually simpler than you might think.
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Quality Saturday Morning CartoonsIt is not often that I can honestly say to another parent that I would recommend Saturday morning cartoons, but in this instance, I can.
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A Toolbox: The Gift Suggestion That Works for EveryoneThere are several occasions that call for gifts and it can be tricky, or even downright frustrating, to come up with a gift that is appropriate, appreciated and affordable.
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Visiting the Arizona-Sonora Desert MuseumArizona-Sonora Desert Museum. The museum is a botanical garden, a world-renowned zoo, and a natural history museum set on twenty-one gorgeous acres.
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Relieving Pet Stress with MassageRelieving Pet Stress With Massage