Can you spare a minute?.....

UPDATE:  Voting is closed and my mask will be worn in the opera!!  Thanks!

I would appreciate it if you could go to:

 http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/01/syracuse_opera_mask_contest.html

and vote for my mask that I created for Rigoletto!

There is no sign in, just "one click" by my name, and scroll to click on "vote" - that's it!

Patti Pultorak, Cicero

The opera features men behaving badly, and if I am one of the 16 winners, one will wear my mask!

Thanks!!

Rug Pads - Are they necessary?

Rug Pad Corner recently contacted me to see if I was interested in writing a review on their rug pads.  

The timing was perfect as I had just begun researching the importance and value of rug pads!  Delivery was very quick and I was anxious to place the pads under my hallway runner and living room rug.

In my research I found that the back area of rugs can scratch hardwood floors, which causes the finish to wear off. 

 I have a runner in my hallway that is always creeping around, so I needed to prevent this wear and scuffing from happening to my floor.  The long pad from Rug Pad Corner was measured perfectly:

Rug pads also "grip" the rug itself, as well as the floor, and eliminates the rug from wrinkling - have you ever tripped on a wrinkled rug?  Ugghhhh!

A rug that sits on a rug pad can be vacuumed more effectively than one that sits directly on the floor because air flows through it more easily, making it possible to remove more dirt and dust.  A rug pad also makes the rug more comfortable to walk and stand on, adding extra cushion.

Rug Pad Corner pads are made in the USA, and are organic (no chemicals or odors).

This is my great room rug...

…and again, this pad was measured perfectly!

The rug pad added additional comfort for walking on this rug!

So, to answer the question in the title of this post - YES, rug pads are certainly necessary and I am very pleased with this company!!

Visit Rug Pad Corner to order your rug pad now!

My readers can use REVIEW15 for a 15% discount off your entire order. 

Joining Met Monday

(I received 2 rug pads as compensation for an objective review.)

One of my blogging buddies, Artie, from Color Outside the Lines, has nominated me for the Stylish Blogger Award. By accepting this award, I agree to share 7 things about me that you might not know. I will also nominate 10 who I think deserve this award.ME

So, here are my 7 fascinating, riveting and intriguing facts about me:

1. I love to go to the movies. I MUST have popcorn and Necco Wafers. This is how I often spend my Saturday nights.
2. I once went to a party and an iridologist told me that in my prior life I had a twin sister who was a prostitute....go figure, my sister had all the fun (I don't have a sister).

3. When I was younger, I wanted to marry Johnny Crawford, from the Rifleman TV show ("Paw, Paw"), then when I was a teenager I wanted to marry Rod Stewart (still do!! don't tell my husband).
4. I love to "Hoola-Hoop" (no jokes here about my body parts jiggling)

5. I love accessories. I own too many necklaces, watches, scarves, shoes, etc. I think I have "Fashion OCD" and I might need therapy for it. My mantra: "There is nothing like a fabulous accoutrement to cheer you up"!

6. I love the ocean - I want to live on the coast - I want a huge home, with floor to ceiling windows, overlooking the sea, with a butler and a maid, oh, and a chef, too....

7. I have my speech written for the Best Actress Award at the Academy Awards - I wrote it years ago and no one has come close - I certainly can't share it with you, because you never know....I may need it some day....I still have a few good years left.

Now I would like to acknowledge some of my inspirational sites that make my day - they are my daily "go to" blogs that make me smile each day, inspire me in different ways and share some wonderful ideas and stories. Some don't want awards, some might not want to share facts about themselves, but I feel that they are very STYLISH BLOGGERS and deserve a visit from you:
Room To Inspire
Sweet Nothings
Imparting Grace
Mountain Breaths
Forever Decorating
The Decorative Paintbrush
The Old Painted Cottage
Mabel's House
Kristen's Creations
Ladies, I hope you will pass on the award to your favorite stylish bloggers and brightem someone's day - and don't forget to visit Artie, too (Thanks, again!)!

I'd like to thank the Academy Cindy

Cindy from Creations by Cindy just gave me an award (well it was a few weeks ago, and I am a bit slow in accepting it properly)...It was so thoughtful of her to think of Pandora's Box! Thanks Cindy!!

Now, I want to pass the torch and award some other fabulous blogging ladies.

{Here’s how the award works}

• To receive this award {Trendy Treehouse} you have to promise to share this with 10 other BLOGS that you think are Trendy too.
• Post about your award in your blog.
• List your Top 10 Trendy Blogs.
• Share with them.
• Leave a link to the Trendy Blog Button.
• Tell them they need to give this award out to 10 as well.

Here are the wonderful blogs I’ve chosen. Please visit each of these wonderful blogs and CONGRATULATE them!

The Magic Brush
Once Upon a Fairyland
The Crowned Casa
StoryBook Ranch
The Stories of A to Z
Mamie Jane
Sonny Daydreams
Rooms to Inspire
A Cottage Muse
Always Nesting
This takes a while to do, but it is just my way of thanking those who inspire me on a regular basis - so, Thanks ladies, You have insightful and clever ideas to share and I appreciate it! Happy Blogging!!

Don't forget to enter my Lantern GIVEAWAY sponsored by CSN - ends Friday