Building A Charcuterie Board Made Easy
Bella Breakdown Nothing says 2019 hosting like a beautifully designed charcuterie board. Truly just an elevated Lunchable, a well-made charcuterie is a perfect anchor for dinner parties and cocktail hours as it draws a crowd into munch and chitchat. Assembling one can be somewhat daunting though—which crackers should be next to which cheeses, which dried fruits will be accompanying these spiced nuts, and do olives really need to be involved? We’re here to help. For starters, make sure you have a flat (no rounded edges or lips) board is crucial to properly fit everything and prevent falling cured meats....
Woman Makes Own Version Of Kim Kardashian’s $268 Pajama Set
Bella Breakdown Talk about crafty and money savvy! College student and influencer Kheumani Stevenson is known for her fashion and beauty videos on YouTube. Recently, she made headlines for posting photos of a three-piece pajama set she created from a $25 blanket that has since gone viral. The pajama set was inspired by pieces from Kim Kardashian West’s Skims Cozy Collection, which costs $268 combined. The three-piece set includes a $52 knit tank, $88 knit pants, and $128 knit robe. “I heard Kim K charging $250+ for this set & I just made it for $25 out of a...
Here’s When You Should Consider DIY Over Hiring A Professional
Bella Breakdown With the weather getting warmer it’s about that time that families begin to renovate their homes. Whether it’s adding that new patio deck for those summer gatherings or finally revamping that kitchen there are many home projects that will be underway. When starting your project saving as much money as possible is going to be the first priority so obviously, anything that you can do yourself is a plus. However, if not done correctly, that DIY project could end up costing you, even more, when a professional comes in to fix it. Before starting your renovations, take...
Little Ways To Give Your Home A Big Spring Makeover
Bella Breakdown Giving your home a facelift that could compete with anything seen on HGTV can cost you a hefty penny. If it’s not in your budget to go all out on a home makeover here are some small changes you can make that’ll still leave a big impression in your home. Over time, your outdoor lighting fixtures can begin to look beat up and worn down thanks to extreme weather. You can easily revamp those lights by spray painting them with a fresh coat of metallic paint. You can then use a small paintbrush to add gold accent...
Dognition: What Type of Genius is Your Dog?
Bella Breakdown Dognition tests measure how our dogs think. Dogs are some of the smartest animals on the planet. They know how to communicate with humans, reading and responding to their cues. They can learn hundreds of words, and some are known to attain an intelligence comparable to a three year old child. Different dogs have different types of intelligence, depending on their breed and how they are raised. A herder’s personality will be very different from a retriever’s, just as a social dog will be very different from an independent dog. Brian Hare, an anthropology professor at Duke...
