Organize Extra Keys with Zazzle Keychains

If you are like me and have many keys on your ring then you may want to downsize by buying specialty chains for the keys you do not use all the time. This is a fabulous idea to lighten your key ring and to be more organized.

On my keychain, I have my car, house, garden shed, garden gates, and storage shed keys. Because I have the gate keys my husband is always grabbing my keychain to open up the gates and sure enough he leaves my keys outdoors in the lock while he works in the yard. Or I may be wanting to go to an appointment and sure enough, my husband has my keys at the storage center across town.

It is never a good idea to have all your keys on one ring. It is, however, a great idea to buy inexpensive classic button keychains for all of your “other” keys.

Zazzle offers a variety of inexpensive to high-quality keychains for your extra keys. The button-style rings are great because you can buy them as shown or personalize them with your own photograph of your kids, garden pets, or another photograph. You can also add your own text; gate, shed, storage to identify what the keys are for. 

I find that the basic button-style chains have a sturdy clasp that keeps your keys together securely and holds up well through daily wear and tear. If you do not like the basic button then you can choose from a variety of keychain styles.

I bought 3 additional keychains for my garden gates, shed, and storage unit. I like that my main keychain with car and house keys is no longer heavy. It is really a good idea to keep all of your other keys organized.

Garden Shed Keychain

by Susang6

Favorite Brown Home Decor at Zazzle

Many people decorate their homes with a neutral color scheme and will accent the beige colors with brown or touches of green or pumpkin. I personally like the warm and cozy feeling of beige and brown colors because it reminds me of the earth.

Brown pattern throw pillows accent cream sofa.

Shopping for a brown color scheme for your home might be difficult because most stores at the mall carry bright colors and patterns. However if you know the colors that you are seeking you can always take a photograph and make your own home decorations, throw pillows, lamps, and bathroom décor at Zazzle

Or you can shop from the products that I found at Zazzle. (Note several of these products are templates which means you can customize them with your own photo or text). 

Black and Tan Abstract Floral Shower Curtain

by Susang6

Brown and Beige Abstract Flower Bath Towel Set

by Susang6

Autumn Leaves Table Lamp

by Susang6

Fall Season Sunflower Print on Brown Tablecloth
by Susang6

Rustic Style Pine Cone Short Table Runner
by Susang6

Modern Black and Brown Faux Leather Pendant Lamp

by Susang6

Leather Medallion Throw Pillow, Black and Brown Throw Pillow

by Susang6

Monogram Dark Brown Faux Leather Throw Pillow

by Susang6

Personalized Deer Wildlife on Brown Leather Square Wall Clock
by Susang6

Personalized Tawny Leather Look in Brown Wall Clock Square Wall Clock

by Susang6

Fall style Brown Home Decor

Welcome Fall Flower and Leaves Wreath Outdoor Pillow
by Tortiecats

Antique Book, faux leather bound (brown retro) Binder

by techvinci

The Tavern Fine Leather Coaster Set of 4

by holtzleather

Old Rustic Brown Wood Light Switch Cover

by DesignsbyDonnaSiggy

Elegant and Classic Vintage Look Monogram Initials Doormat

by CardHunter

Art Deco Feather Pattern, Dark Brown and Rust Light Switch Cover

by Deco_Cats

Back to School Essentials for Boys and Girls

This week I have been designing fashion T-shirts and other school essentials for my Zazzle collection. I teamed up with a friend of mine at Sandyspiders Gifts to create unique clothing and back-to-school supplies for this collection.

If you are someone who prefers to buy your school-aged kids products that were designed by an artist instead of being mass-produced at a big box store then you will love this collection.

Here are a few cute and unique shirts for wearing to school, other activities, or sports. These shirts come in a variety of colors, fabrics, and styles. You can shop for short sleeves, long sleeves, sleeveless, sweatshirts, or hoodies. 

The designs are transferable to any shirt that you prefer. Plus all shirts and other products can be customized by adding your own photograph or text. So you can buy the product as shown or create your own.

Add Your Own Text What Kid's Dk T-Shirt Would Say

by funnyjokes

The back-to-school collection features novelty shirts for teachers, girls, and boys. Also backpacks, socks, and other grade and high school essentials such as notebooks, binders, stickers, rulers, and more.

Favorite Summer Black Dress

When it comes to putting together outfits for summer I always look for casual and easy-care black dresses. I shop for cotton blends that are wash and wear and for styles that can be worn casually or can be dressed up, Warm-season black dresses are a must-have for every woman’s wardrobe because the color coordinates well with other colors and the little black dress never goes out of style.

Basic tank dress with yellow sunflower accessories

My favorite styles are the tank because you can wear it with sneakers or flip flops or dress it up with your jewelry and a fashion bag. 

This style of dress is perfect when the days are hot. Add a fashion tote bag and you are ready for shopping, going to the beach, or sightseeing while on vacation

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Retro Style Sunflower Home Decor

When it is time to decorate for the spring and summer season I tend to decorate with flowers that I grow in my cutting garden. The home always feels warm and cozy when there is a vase of black-eyed Susans and sunflowers on the table. I also like to accent my home's décor with yellow and white sunflower accessories; tablecloths, coffee mugs,  plates, and throw pillows are a few decorations that will add ambiance to the home.

This week while going through a trunk in the attic I came across a sunflower cluster bouquet that was painted 35 years ago. The paper was discolored due to the age and the floral still life had not been completed. It was one of those paint-by-number drawings that I enjoyed doing when I was younger.

The still-life picture was not completed, the vase and table had no color, but I thought the flower cluster would look nice on home décor products.

The arrangement in the painting had yellow sunflowers with green leaves, orange coneflowers, and touches of blue. I thought I would scan it to make it digital then edit it on Photoshop to restore it. After hours of editing, I decided it was ready to be uploaded to Zazzle where I could design a few of the home products.

The retro-style home decor turned out better than I had hoped. I like the look of the unfinished sunflower bouquet. I also like the areas where the paint bled.

If you like retro-style floral patterns that will look fabulous in a Country or Cottage style home then you will love the sunflower throw pillows, tablecloth, and bathroom accessories (see below)

This tablecloth is so pretty for a special occasion or every day. I can visualize the kitchen table with this yellow floral and white cloth and a centerpiece of flowers.

White Table Cloth with Yellow Sunflowers - Floral

This paper plate was designed to go with the tablecloth. The text is for Mother’s Day however you can personalize the text or remove it.

 Paper Plate with Retro Yellow Flowers

Yellow Sunflowers and Polka dot  Paper Plate

by Susang6

Accent your sofa or your bed with pretty yellow and white sunflower throw pillows. Personalize with your own text or edit this template to remove the text. The choice is yours. Add a few solid color pillows to your pillow décor.

Yellow Polka Dot and Sunflowers Love Nana Throw Pillow

Accent Pillows that will go with Sunflowers

Moss Green Linen Like Throw Pillow

Yellow Linen-Like Throw Pillow

Do you decorate your home with the color yellow?