Laina Turner's Blog, page 99
January 17, 2014
Adding a Refinishing Touch to My 1920′s Hardwood Floors
My husband and I just recently purchased a new house in West Hartford, CT. We were looking for an old house with a lot of charm and character. We found just that in our house, which was built in 1924. The beautiful old houses are one of the many reasons we fell in love with... READ MORE »
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Is an LLC right for my new solopreneurship?
“Solopreneurs” are often in business doing something they love that they’ve turned into a business from a hobby or personal passion or that they’ve transitioned into, perhaps after being in corporate America or academia. Solopreneurs could include consultants, coaches, CPAs, architects, web designers, graphic designers… the list is almost limitless! Many solopreneurs might believe they... READ MORE »
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January 16, 2014
Cookies and Why Failure is a Good Thing
Yesterday, I failed at something. I made really flat, rubbery cookies, cookies that could bend in half without breaking and were sticky to the touch. Luckily that was only the first batch, and some extra flour fixed the problem. It wasn’t a life changing failure, but it was a failure. And I’m glad I made... READ MORE »
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January 15, 2014
One thing at a time (what a joke)
I have a problem. I don’t do so well with the concept of working on one thing at a time. In fact, I was writing another blog post when something else came to my mind and that prompted me to write this one. Because I realized in the 2 hours I had been sitting at... READ MORE »
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Why I’m Glad Christmas is Over
I hate Christmas. There, I’ve said it. I dread the time from November 1st to about December 29th. I know, I’m a freak. It’s like admitting that I hate puppies or chocolate. Hating Christmas is unnatural and, as best I can, I try to hide my utter disdain, but it often pops up during this... READ MORE »
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What’s the strongest muscle in your body?
Depending on your level of physical fitness, the answers to the question would all be the same…….WHAT…….how can that be!? The answer is quiet simple…….the strongest muscle in your body is your tongue. It has the ability to make grown men cry…..make incredible women give up and declare defeat…….and change a young child from a... READ MORE »
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January 14, 2014
Downton with a Twist: The Work of Kate Morton
I am a book junkie. If there was a Breaking Bad for books, I would totally be on that show as Badger or Skinny Pete (side note: I’m also a TV junkie). My favorite authors include Anne Lamott of just plain awesomeness, Diana Gabaldon of the Outlander series, Laurie R. King of Mary Russell and... READ MORE »
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Walk the Talk – Cynthia Mock
Who hasn’t heard the phrase, “because I told you so!”…….and I’m betting it was your mom or dad who said it more than once in your lifetime! Of course there are times when it’s totally logical and acceptable to use that phrase….but, have you ever had it come back to “bite you” later?... READ MORE »
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The Dumbest Style Advice I Ever Received
During my freshman year I had a pretty interesting college roommate. We knew each other through our night-and-weekend high school job as hostesses at a local restaurant and had decided to room together when we were both accepted to Indiana University. We had a similar style, but she had a twin sister, so deferring to her... READ MORE »
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What’s the difference between “raw silk” and “shantung silk”? – Cynthia Mock
Silk, for centuries, has been a fabric of choice; but for generations, was so expensive that generally only nobility could afford to have their garments made from it. Silk, as you’re probably aware of, comes from the cocoons of the caterpillars known as the mulberry silkworm. What fascinates me, is who was the first person... READ MORE »
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