Decided on a foot peel
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Cestrum 'Orange Peel' is indeed fragrant
Comments (11)Dear Robert, Your knowledge of fragrant plants is extensive. I look forward to reading your comments. Vanilla with spicy undertones for Aglaia? I think Roy Genders must have simply heard it described that way at a cocktail party, and repeated it because it sounded good!I would love to smell a plant like that if they do exist though, because it does sound wonderful. Clean, sparkling and lemon scented are much more inline with my experience of Chinese perfume plant, but shouldn't we start a thread for it too? Yes, I do know what you mean about brushing up against Cestrum 'Orange Peel'. It is a distinct nightshade scent, found even in tomato foliage, but in cestrums, without the green note, and stronger. It is funny that you should mention the smell of the foliage. I noticed it in particular in this cultivar myself. I think its nightshade odor is strong in itself, but because the leaves are softer than, say Cestrum Nocturnum, it is more easily expressed. And of course, if you are nosing around the flower trying to write a description up for the fragrant forum, this is something you will likely do! You may get a stronger wiff of the foliage this way than the appealing flowers. Perhaps, we should simpy stand back, and allow Cestrum 'Orange Peel' to offer up its fragrance in due time Best wishes, Sincerely, Matt...See MoreZipper foot vs. Piping foot - or maybe a whole new sewing machine
Comments (15)A piping or cording foot has a channel down the length of it that actually fits over the cording and fabric, as opposed to a zipper foot which just rides up against it so the needle can get close. I use the cording foot to make single and double cording and also to sew the cording into the cushions (since you're sewing blind, in that situation). It's nice to have, but not necessary. You can buy them in low shank, high shank, or slant shank versions, so unless your current machine has a very unusual foot, you should be able to order one. If I remember correctly, a lot of old Kenmores are slant shank, but check your machine or look it up to be sure. I use a 1/4" cording foot for 5/32" plastic or tissue welt cording (which is the standard cording size on pillows and upholstery); if your fabric is very thin or very thick, you might need a different size cording foot....See MoreDoing another foot peel
Comments (8)The first one I did took 10 days. Too long. The one pictured above? I put the booties on Tuesday night, and Thursday night they started peeling already! It's Sunday and with the help of a pumice stone and a nice soak in the tub, I think I have 99.9% of the dead skin removed. This one definitely works better than the first one I bought, and this one is so much cheaper too! You soak your feet for 20-30 minutes Put on the little booties Put a pair of socks over the booties Watch tv, read a book, crochet. Veg out......... for 90 minutes Removes socks and booties. Rinse feet and dry off. Wait for the magic to happen. Depending on the brand you use, it can take a couple days to start, or in the case of my first one 10 days! I keep soaking my feet once a day. NEVER pick at the skin!!! Lightly use a pumice stone if you choose to to remove some of the skin daily. I also use O'Keefes Healthy Foot cream to keep the skin soft. Wear socks! I think it's best to only do these about every 2 months. At least that's what I've read....See MoreHELP! 5 Foot Wide, 11 Foot Long Dining Room & Reading Nook?
Comments (22)I think your best bet would be a very narrow table against the wall, with a couple of chairs. I’d do some searches like ‘eating table small room’ ... ‘eating area small apartment’ ... etc. Apartment Therapy might have some helpful articles, too. I like your thinking ... wanting to turn a challenging space into something usable. My first apartment was a “studio apartment” — I had only a tiny corner in the living room for an eating area. No window, just looking at an ugly wall. I think it could be a nice, charming space. And yes, I think a bistro set would work fine, too. Once you get whatever you decide, then see how/where a reading chair might fit in....See More- 7 years ago
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