Gone Fishing – Menswear

Many men prefer to dress in t-shirts and khakis or jeans, they will go to their closet and pull out a plain Hanes tee, and “getting dressed” is done. I am married to a man who dresses like this and prefers that he wear a pattern on his shirt. So I designed a line of shirts for men. Here is a menswear tee that I refer to as “gone fishing”

Gone Fishing by sgolis 

This men’s tee is a loose-fitting shirt that is perfect for men who are active. It is made from 100% cotton and is a heavier weight, not paper-thin but a good weight that appeals to men who prefer a shirt that is more durable. This shirt is perfect for working out in the yard or for wearing to go fishing.

Gone Fishing Men's Basic Tan T-Shirt

by Susang6

My husband likes this quality-made shirt with double-needle stitching on the sleeve, neck, and bottom. The shirt wears well and is one of my husband's favorites.

My husband weighs 152 and is 5’11. He wears a medium and the fit is loose and comfortable. 

We laundered this shirt in cold water, a permanent press cycle, and dried it on low heat. Took out of the dryer when the shirt was damp, shook it, and put it on a hanger. It did not shrink and looks as good as new.

The Deal of Day Decorative Pillows

Today when I checked my email I found that decorative indoor and outdoor pillows were on sale for a percentage of the regular price. So I looked around my home to see if any pillows were needed to update the space. up to 40 % off the asking price is a fabulous sale and decided that it might be wise to shop for seasonal pillows for the upcoming holidays.

Back-to-school shopping has started and my friends are picking up products to decorate their kid's dorms. The square or lumbar pillows would be a good accent because it would make their bed more comfortable

Today I am shopping at zazzle.com for indoor and outdoor decorative pillows. I am shopping and saving on accent, outdoor, and throw pillows.

Shop at Zazzle.com for decorative indoor and outdoor pillows. If you find one that you like then take advantage of TODAY's daily deal and save a percentage off the asking price otherwise click on a blue highlighted word in this article to find out what's on sale today.   Look for the category bar on the web page and find the daily deals.

Zazzle always has daily deals on animal, floral, stripes, solids leather-look, ARTSY, and other prints, patterns, and solid color indoor and outdoor pillows that are too good to pass by.

Wall Clocks - Interior Decorating Ideas

Decorate your space with a large wall clock.  Choose a variety of styles and group them together on a feature wall.  Or shop for one large clock and use it as your feature.  

In the room design bellow, you will see a vintage style clock with exposed gears, this is the wall feature.  I have added complementary clocks to the wall and boxed them in with a chair rail.  The arrangement makes the room look interesting. Do you agree?

Decorative Wall Clocks by sgolis featuring a Steampunk Inspired Clock

Shop online for fabulous wall clocks

Leather Look in Brown Square Wall Clock

by Susang6

While shopping online I found some wall clocks that would complement a traditional-themed home or office. For the person who likes texture, I think the faux leather clocks are interesting in the square shape. 

Modern clocks with vintage clock gears will appeal to the person who likes the steampunk or antique decorations and the landscape or animal clocks will make the room feel cozy.

Here are a few of my favorite online wall clock finds.

Faux leather family name wall clock/brown and gold

Personalized vintage clock gears with leather trim wall clock

Black and tan big fish wall clock

Watches and Decorative Wall Clocks at Zazzle.com

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Here are other specialty-designed clocks that you may like.  All clocks shown are from my online store.

Wine Glasses and Bottles / Time for Wine Round Clock

This retro-style clock features a graphically designed wine bottle, glasses, and grapes in the center with a textured look border. Use this clock in your kitchen, or on the wall by your bar. A clock like this would be a thoughtful gift for a housewarming.

Wine Glasses and Bottles / Time for Wine Round Clock

by Susang6

Accent the decor of your home with this fall-season wall clock. This clock features orange tree leaves, two pumpkins, and an acorn design. A festive fall collage design that will add coziness to your seasonal home.

Fall Season Pumpkin and Tree Leaves Decorative Large Clock

by Susang6

This rustic-style wall clock has a wood grain border with a moose silhouette in the center along with woodsy trees and grasses. There is a space for your family name. Buy this clock for yourself or give it as a housewarming gift or another gift for him.

Rustic Moose with Wood Grain Trim Wall Clock

by Susang6

Add some sparkle to the decor of your home with this black and gold glitter wall cloth. This clock features a black center with a faux gold border. A chic clock for that special someone.

Modern Black and Gold Glitter Round Wall Clock

by Susang6

Red Gingham and Strawberries Wall Clock

This wall clock would be a thoughtful gift for that special someone who loves to cook. This clock features a country-style strawberry design that would be perfect for your country kitchen. Shown with a red gingham background then the center has a bunch of strawberries and an area for your text.

Red Gingham and Strawberries Wall Clock

by Susang6

Food Lovers Kitchen Wall Clock

This food lovers' clock is going to make you hungry! A cute decor accent for your residence or restaurant. Designed from an original photograph of scrumptious foods on Oneida forks. A wall clock would make a thoughtful birthday gift for any guy or gal that loves to cook.

Food Lovers Kitchen Wall Clock

by Susang6

New Home with Family Name Square Wall Clock

Decorate the walls of your home with this family name clock. This clock features a cute home design with a house, flower pots, a tree, a truck, and the family cat. Also, This wall clock would be a thoughtful housewarming gift for that special someone.

New Home with Family Name Square Wall Clock

by Susang6

Womens' Columbia Omni Shade Shirt Review

When putting outfits together for outdoor activities during the summer months I always shop for women's Omni-shade clothing by Columbia. I like quality made clothing that offers UPF 30 sun protection.  

The Columbia Omni-shade line of clothing does not wrinkle and I never feel overheated no matter what I am doing outdoors; gardening, hiking, or running errands.

Here is an outfit that I put together with a plaid pattern Omni-shade shirt by Columbia. Note the sleeves are rolled up and are kept in place with a button holder.

Columbia Silver Ridge Plaid Shirt by sgolis featuring denim low-top sneakers

Style and Size

The Omni-Shade Shirt by Columbia comes in a variety of colors and prints. When shopping online for this shirt I have bought the plaid and other printed shirts. I like prints because their color patterns are cute. I tend to shop for the colors blue and pink or the mint and pink prints and basic solid colors.

The cut is feminine and semi-fitted. Last year I bought 2 of these shirts in a size medium and they fit fine everywhere except my bust. The buttons pulled. I eliminated this fit concern by wearing a camisole under the shirt which enabled me to leave this button open.

This year I bought the shirt in a size large and the overall fit is not as fitted and the buttons in the bust area do not pull. My husband says the shirt looks fine, but a little boxy.  If your bra cup size is a C then size up.

Wear the shirt untucked because the cut of this shirt hits the high hip and if you tucked it in then it would come untucked quickly.

Caring for Shirt

Machine launder shirt in delicate clothing cycle, cold water, and use no chlorine bleach. I do not put it in the dryer, instead, I hang it and let it "air dry"

Shopping / Where to Buy Columbia Shirts for Women

Online at Amazon.com 

Indoor / Outdoor Area Rugs

Add ambiance to your outdoor living space with an area rug that is made to withstand the weather. Most outdoor rugs are made from nylon and polyester which makes the outdoor rug stronger and good for high-moisture areas including covered patio, porch, laundry room, and bathroom.

Recently I was shopping for a rug for one of my clients and found that there are a variety of patterns, sizes, and shapes to choose which will allow you to choose the indoor/outdoor rug that will appeal to your needs. 

Are you feeling inspired to decorate your outdoor space?  Here is a patio design set that will show you how to decorate a covered porch with patio furniture and an outdoor rug.   The rug brings the seating area together and this space is eye appealing.  Do you agree?

Blue Theme Outdoor Decor and Furniture by sgolis featuring mosaic pillow

Outdoor Rug Benefits

When you accessorize your patio with an outdoor rug you will be able to cover up a section of your patio or deck that is worn paint peeling or cement cracks. Nobody will view the imperfections when the rug is concealing them.

Another benefit would be that an outdoor rug makes your patio and sitting area more cozy and welcoming.

Other

Even though the rugs are made to be mold resistant it is best that your outdoor living space has a covering because a rug left out on a patio without a covering will become worn out quickly. After a hard rain, the rug may develop mold or have a mildew smell.

Insulated Energy Efficient Drapes / Curtains

Keep your living areas warmer in winter and cooler in summer with insulated drapes and curtains. Microfiber backed window treatments have three functions, energy savings, they block UV rays and the curtains blackout the light so you can sleep during the day.

My husband and I work nights so when we are heading for bed the sunlight is bright in our bedroom. When the insulated drapes are closed the room is darkened and we can sleep, plus these drapes keep the room quieter because they block the outdoor noise.

If you are interested in insulated energy efficient drapes for your bedroom or other room in your home, then here are some fine online shops that offer a variety of patterns, colors at fair prices. 

JC Penny's Blackout and Energy Efficient Thermal Curtains

Kohls thermal energy efficient drapes

Walmart thermal curtains and drapes

Pink Patterned Legging Outfit - Fashion Looks

Pink is the universal color that women are attracted to and this color is always in fashion for spring and summer fashion. There are a variety of pink colors from bright fuchsias to pastels making the color pink complimentary to many skin and hair colors.

My hair color is red and I have fair skin, the fuchsia color or the bright pink color is not good for me but pastel pinks are fabulous.  what I like about pink is that it looks good in a variety of colors.  Wear pink with gray, black, white, or blue jeans. 

Shop for prints or solids, the choice is yours. Here are a few of my favorite pink fashion looks for spring and summer. The t-shirt, pattern leggings, and coordinating pink accessories are the designs that I created at zazzle.com. You can buy as shown or customize to make your own by uploading your own pink photograph of watercolor, painting, or other.

You may like Capri-style leggings. This pink Capri legging is quality made, the fit is fabulous and they are perfect for summer fashion outfits.  

Cute pink floral Capri style legging for summer fun outfits

About this outfit:

The T-shirt is fine cotton with a 10 % polyester jersey that is soft and lightweight. A classic style for everyday wear to work or for casual outfits. The leggings are a stretchy eco polyester-spandex blend (88% polyester, 12% spandex) and are hand sewn. This legging was designed from a photograph of clouds then I added a filter edit.

Pastel Pink Butterfly T-Shirt for Ladies

The leggings are made from a heavier fabric that is breathable and stretches to fit your body perfectly. The legging hugs your body in all the right places, making you look thinner but does not constrict and does not feel uncomfortable. Normally leggings that fit like this will stretch out in the wash, not the case with this legging because they do not lose their shape after you wear or wash them. 

You will love the way this legging feels and will want them in every color.

Here is a pink legging outfit that I created.  It shows you how to put together a fashionable look using a variety of pink patterns. 

Spring Style Pink Outfit by sgolis featuring pink pattern leggings

Custom Sweet Treats at Zazzle

When it comes to gift-giving for special occasions or just because I like to give customized sweet treats from Zazzle.com

Zazzle is renowned for its t-shirts, but a few years ago they came out with a candy, and cookie line that is scrumptious. If you are planning a special gathering or need to give a gift to a co-worker, family, friend, or neighbor you cannot go wrong with the sugar cookies or chocolate candy box that is customized with your own greeting.

Know that these print-on-demand designer-made treats look fabulous when displayed on trays on your buffet or dining area at gatherings. Guests will comment on the designs and will be impressed.

Know that last Christmas I gave my brother the chocolate covered Oreo cookies with an adorable snowman design and customized holiday greeting.

 The Oreo cookies come individually wrapped inside a box that was suitable for gift wrap. My brother thought the personalized design was very cute and the cookie was mouthwatering good. So how good are they? My brother told me that after he tasted one he decided he would keep it for himself so he hid them in his man cave. 

The sugar cookies come in four or a dozen and they are really tasty. I have given them as gifts to neighbors and have arranged them in Easter Baskets for the kids. Everyone loves sugar cookies.

Delectable sweet treats are candies, cookies, and brownies that you can buy as shown with a print-on-demand unique design or you can customize these treats with your own photograph and words. Thus making a special dessert for your gathering.

Have you bought the baked goods from Zazzle?

Decorating Easter Egg Trees

I was up early and out the door by 9AM because I had to meet with clients to decorate their Easter tree with ceramic and figurine ornaments that they bought from zazzle.com,  The ceramic ornaments used were pastel colors and were classic Easter and spring season egg designs.

Many people will celebrate the spring season by decorating an Easter holiday tree.  There are no rules for decorating the tree. So I would suggest that you create a tree with your family and make it a yearly tradition.

I prefer to use spring colors when decorating my Easter tree and I will add traditional flat ceramic ornaments and egg-style ornaments along with rabbit figurines and faux spring flowers.

Here are a few of my Easter ornaments that I created along with other Zazzle designer finds. 

Decorate your Easter tree or kitchen cabinet knobs with this pretty spring flower ceramic ornament. This ornament features pink tulips and yellow daffodils with a pink and white stripe. A pretty floral ornament like this would be a thoughtful Easter gift for that special someone.

Spring Pink Tulips and Daffodils Flower Ornament

Cute Kids Easter Bear Holiday Ceramic Ornament Decorate your Easter holiday tree with this cute teddy bear ornament. This ornament features a greeting on the backside that you may personalize with your own words.

Cute Easter Ornament for Kids buy it here 

Bunny Rabbit on Ceramic Egg Shaped Easter Ceramic Ceramic Ornament

Happy Easter with Bunny Rabbit Kids Metal Ornamen Metal Ornament

Use this spring season ornament for your Easter tree. This darling ornament features two darling bunnies with colorful flowers and green grass. Personalize the ornament with your own words or buy as shown with a Happy Easter greeting

Personalize this vintage Easter bunny rabbit ornament with your won words

 

Ornaments are not just for the Christmas tree, they are enjoyed all year round as keepsake gifts. This happy spring with red tulips ornament would make a thoughtful Easter or Mother's Day gift. She can hang the ornament on a cabinet knob or from the switch on a table lamp. 

When hung in the kitchen the ornament is decorative and when she looks at it they will think of you.

Know that there are darling "add your photo' ornaments. These ornaments are wonderful keepsake gifts for family members.  

There are a variety of Easter trees.  I bought a small tabletop Christmas tree and use it as my Easter tree.  Other people buy a bare white branch tree and use it as their holiday tree.

Vintage Easter Rabbit and Eggs Holiday Ceramic Ornament

Vintage Easter Roses in Wheelbarrow with Rabbit Ceramic Ornament

Classic Easter Bunny Holiday Tree Ceramic Ornament

The image below is of an adorable decorated tabletop Easter Tree that was found online at Amazon.com. This lighted tree comes decorated but you can add a few ornaments of your own.

An Easter tree is for everyone however I have found that families with small children and the elderly really enjoy the festive tree. Most trees are small and are perfect for dining, a foyer, or a coffee table display.

 Many trees come decorated, and a few are lighted. Most trees have space for a few of your own ornaments.  

Do you decorate your home with Easter egg trees?

Cozy Fleece Blankets for Pets

Today I shopped at Zazzle and found cute fleece blankets with animal prints for cats or dogs. The blankets shown are small fleece sizes for babies and there are also stroller blankets which are the perfect size for the cat carrier, kitten box, or to set on a chair cushion for a small cat to lie on.

I thought this blanket would be a good way to protect my chair from pet hair. Plus a good way to keep a cat or dog warm and cozy during the winter months.

Here is the design that I like. The pink cat and dog pattern is adorable and there is an area to add the pet's name or other words. My friend got a new Pomeranian and this blanket would make a darling gift for her new dog.

The pet blankets are available in larger sizes at Zazzle. The larger sizes are useful in cool rooms or in garages. 

Fold the blanket over and lie on the floor and this will prevent the cat or dog from feeling cold. If you have to take your cat to the veterinarian then cover their carrier with the blanket and the cat will feel less anxious while riding in the car.

Cats may be hesitant about lying on the blanket so I would recommend that you spray it lightly with liquid catnip and your cat will love the fleece blanket. When the kitty approves then they will think of the blanket as theirs. 



Shop at Zazzle for the baby blankets because this size is perfect for a small dog or cat they are the perfect size 39’ in length by 28-inch width. the print is on one side and the back is a solid color. 

The blanket is made from 100% polyester fleece that is soft to the touch. When my cat is cold she will lie under the fleece blanket.

Know that if you prefer to design your own pet blanket you would click on the link under the product image (see below) and customize the blanket with your own text.

 I found this pet blanket at Zazzle and thought it was super cute.

Colorful Cool Cats in Quilt-like Squares Fleece Blanket

by CandiCreations

Disney Mickey and Minnie Gift Ideas

Disney Mickey and Minnie products are loved by young and old because they bring out the kid in us and also create a happy memory. Whenever I see a Mickey and Minnie or other mouse products I always think of the time I went to Disney World with my family and I remember wearing mouse ears, a mouse pattern t-shirt, and those cute mouse pattern sneakers. For me, a Disney gift is as American as apple pie and it is a gift that guarantees a smile.

Disney

If you feel the same way about Disney products then I know you will love these gift ideas. Here are a few of my favorite Mickey and Minnie and other Disney gift ideas for Valentine's Day and beyond. 

Clothing for Kids and Baby

Know that there may be a sale so click through on the link to view a coupon code at zazzle.com

Fueled up for Fun! T-Shirt

Mickey & Minnie | Love you Lots Ringer T-Shirt

Mickey & Minnie | Valentine's Day 2 Baby T-Shirt

Mickey & Minnie | Love you Lots Mug

Mickey Mouse LOVE | Valentine's Day Long Apron

Cases for Kids

Mickey Mouse LOVE | Valentine's Day 3 OtterBox iPhone 5/5s/SE Case

Snow White Emoji Land Pattern OtterBox Samsung Galaxy S7 Case

Nemo Emoji Pattern Case For iPhone 5C

Mickey and Friends Hugs All Around Card

Cars Happy Valentine's Day Card

Winnie the Pooh & Tigger | Sweet 'N' Huggable Card