Friday, March 19, 2010

Finished "Man Cave"

3D metal Ocotopus, fleur de lis clock, and Steer candy dispenser on the shelf http://www.inspirationsgiftgallery.com/.
My treadmill is an eyesore I need a foldable 3 panel room screen to his this!
Mona Bacon Print at far wall left, by @meanmanmike my Bacon Art Show friend from Phillie. Yes you can also get a print from his etsy shop.
Green lantern candle by http://www.imagelgow.com/
French Quarter sign from a shop in New Orleans.
Humphrey Bogart print and treen painting over sofa from Home Goods
2 brown padded benches under the window and black/red table at end of sofa  http://www.target.com/ . The tops of benches are cushioned for seating and the tops open up for extra storage.
TV and Home Theatre System http://www.amazon.com/

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Mancave Extreme Makeover Part 1

( I am not being paid nor have I receieved anything for this review)
I have been very busy lately creating soap as well as working as my own general contractor for my basement remodel.  I have a degree in Interior Design so I am enjoying myself.  Instead of just sheetrocking we opted for a basement wall panel system by Owens Corning http://www.perfectbasement.com/ .  I was a little reluctant at first only because I had never seen this product used in a basement before.  The walls look like they are covered in a linen, it's very attractive.  The fabric is strong enough that you can scrub it with bleach, so it's kid/pet friendly.  There is even a baseboard and crown molding that looks like real cherrywood but is made of PVC. They put in steel studs first and some wood 2x4's for the closet on the left.  Then the drop ceiling grid get's hung before the beveled celing tiles are put in.  The fabric panels are backed with 2 inches of insulation.  It is so energy efficient that we get a $1500.00 tax deduction as a result.  Another added benefit of this product is incredible acoustics.  My husband is now assembling his home theatre system as I type, the TV is going to be totally MAN-HD, 3D, and ADD when he is done.  Also something about a Blu-ray?  Is that a fish? Stay tuned for the finished and fully decorated Man cave unveiling.  There will be beer and TV's, and manly things....