25 ways to be respectful to your Dom or even Husband

1)  Choose joy - Don't use His/Her mood against Him/her, we all have bad days

2) Honor His/her wishes - What your Dom/Husband thinks is important. Make those your priority 9 having dinner ready when He/she comes home, house tidy limit your computer time when He/she home.)

3) Give your Dom/Husband undivided attention - When He/She is speaking drop everything and look into His/her eyes

4) Don't interrupt - Don't cut him off when He is speaking this shows respect to Him

5) Emphasize His Good points - Don't dwell on His faults instead focus on His good quality and admire them.

6) Pray for Him - pray for Him daily you will notice a transformation not only Him but you

7) Don't nag - He's a grown man, not a child

8) Be thankful - Don't have an attitude have gratitude don't take Him for granted.

9) Smile at Him - Smiles spread happiness 

10) Respon Physically - Don't push Him away when trys to hug you or make excuses when your not in the mood.

11) Eyes for only Him - Don't compare Him to another man

12) Kiss Him goodbye greet Him the right way coming or going

13) Prepare His favorite foods - make His favorite foods at least 3-4 times a week to honor Him when planning your meals always have Him in mind. 

14) Cherish togetherness - always sit near or next to Him

15) Don't complain - no one likes to hear a complainer 

16) resist the urge to correct - Never correct Him 

17) Dress to Please Him - Take care of your appearance in and out of the house you represent Him

18) Keep the house tidy - keep clean and tidy 

19) Be content - Don't pressure Him

20) - Take His advise - Don't dismiss him 

Dom to sub love 

Work at home taxes write offs

1) Self -Insurance - With out ready made benefits package by large corporation many are self employed and must be insured.

2) Retirement savings - can save more for retirement  like solo 401k

3) Supplies and professional Dues - weather is $2000 computer or $2 pen if its expenses for the business it's tax deductible.

4) Home office Deduction - up to 300 square feet $5-1,500 has long has space is used for business

5) Tax and legal advice - like tax preparation

your house needs to feel your soul

A house needs to feel your soul. Ask yourself is your house bigger then your dream?
More space does not equal more comfort.
A house that fits your lifestyle actually gives you more space to live in.
a home should be
cozy
elegant
introverted
light-filled
spare
exciting
dramatic
sumptuous
homely
classic
masculine
welcoming
private
modest
impressive
delicate
friendly
*keep a place, journal and  three binder assemble data about place make you feel comfortable document it, take photos, notes, diagrams.
in Victorian house they followed social code. visitors were ushered into formal parlor. Dinner was served in a formal dinning room.
Take a look at your existing home. make a list of every room, list what happens in each room.
to make any floorplan work, there has to be a balance between open spaces and closed, between public and private.
in the Victorian era, The kitchen was so private that most family members never set foot inside it. it was entirely the territory of servants.
If a space is to be private, remove it from sight and locate it away from the main traffic areas. "out of sight out of mind"
Idea office attached to Master bedroom. if your working from home. It's better to create a space that is separate and private.
Mater bedroom should have privet bathroom.
sunroom or a porch ?
sunroom good for reading, eating or company.
A place of one's own can be in a corner of Master bedroom.
"Do not keep anything in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful"
Home center
phone
calendar
bulletin board
phone books/ address books
mail
Home journals
Make cozy space to do think, select the two or three you enjoy doing the most. making dream home wish list.
-Make list of all dreams/visions
-Drawings
-Pictures
Then make list of the musts (reality list)
-list needs
Step 1 getting started (inspirations)
anyone can decorate on any budget
-Define the colors you love
-Styles of furniture
In the notebook collect your design ideas and jot down your decorating dreams. Then divide them into projects that can accomplish in a day or week or month and those that will take a long term commitment.
Look for inspiration everywhere and anywhere.
In your design book
-Add things from magazines, and catalogs
-Snap shots
-Colors
-Fabric
-Furniture
-Dreams and ideas
Can look for things at
-Internet
-Flea markets and swap meets
-Auctions
-Thrift, resale and consignment shops
Bringing nature indoors
-Collect natural memories
   -small rock
   -shell
   -driftwood
-Make good use of greens
   -leaves in vase or glasses
   -tailored or herb topiaries in clay pot
-Enjoy fresh flowers everyday
luxe for less
-Small luxuries, big dividends
   -good sheets
   -plush towels
   -down pillows
   -fine soaps
-Enjoy candlelight and fresh flowers
   -scented candles
   -once a week fresh flowers
Add dressmaker details
   -dress up pillows
   -curtains
Get framed
-Child's artwork
-Family photograph
-Art from book
-Pressed fern
Home with color
-Open box crayons pick first color catches your eye
How do you react to the color?
Warm colors move you?
or clean?
or clear coolness?
Top the power of color
-Color affect the mood
-Make small space seem larger
   -use soft, cool
      -pale gray
      -Ivory
      -light blue
      -white
      -Ivorory
-Make a large space seem smaller
   - use deep rich colors
-Play up small space
   -Dark warm colors are more intimate
- Go room to room painting two or more spaces open from one another.
Right lighting and good lighting
Low light makes dark, rich colors and rooms even more intimate.
Bright lights makes a vibrant colors appear more intense.
-Use multiple sources
   -Over lighting (chandeliers)
   -Task lighting  (lamps)
   - Mood lighting (control lighting)
Arranging art
- plan ahead - figure out your arrangement before you start.
- Stay in line
- Mix or match
  - different styles, sizes
- Get artistic