Quantcast
Channel: Gates Interior Design - Amanda Gates » Amanda Gates | Gates Interior Design - Amanda Gates
Browsing all 160 articles
Browse latest View live

How Meditation Works In The Real World

I know, I know… when you think of meditation you instantly have visions of chanting yogis, soft spoken voices on mp3s speaking optimistic words at snail pace, and/or total unrealistic nonsense. I’m...

View Article



Stephanie Burns – Founder & CEO of Chic CEO

A mid westerner at heart, Stephanie landed in San Diego after college when a friend convinced her that it was the place to be. Having never been to California this may seem like a bold move, but for...

View Article

GID Shop Coming Soon!

The launch of the new brand and design direction took almost two years from concept to design, and the GID shop is no different. I have been scouring the country for the best home accessories,...

View Article

3 Ways You Can Give Bees A Chance

  Bees may do small things but they make a big impact on our lives. In an effort to get locals on board with helping out our favorite buzz buzz critters my local whole foods is stepping up to show us...

View Article

10 Fast And Fresh Options To Eat Healthy This Holiday

Is anyone else in disbelief that it’s almost the Fourth of July? Seriously, how is it already July? With the fourth just around the corner we are all gearing up for cookouts, pool parties, and...

View Article


Fourth of July Sangria

This year for the Fourth of July holiday I thought I would share one of my favorite white sangria recipes. In an effort to share with you my beautiful creation I took a photo of my tasty drink while at...

View Article

Homemade Salsa

When I was growing up my dad used to drink Pace Picante salsa. Ok that may be a slight over statement but I swear my mom could buy that stuff in the gallons and dad would still run out of it. I myself...

View Article

5 Great Uses For Lemons Around The House

Lemons are more than a delectable citrus garnish or cooking staple. This little yellow god has hundreds of very practical uses around the house from deodorizing your house to cleaning stainless steel...

View Article


How To Honor Your Non-Negotiables

In late 2011 I was slammed with an overwhelming amount of change. Although I was ready to be rid of it, change continued to follow me well into 2012. For those of you who have read this blog you are...

View Article


5 Delicious and Not So Ordinary Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Oh, spaghetti squash, how I love thee! I’m almost embarrassed to say that up until this year, I really only did one thing with spaghetti squash… make spaghetti with it. I know, so typical, right?...

View Article

9 Ways To Prepare Your Kids For Back To School

There is something about summer that we all look forward to. When June finally arrives, it’s as if we hit the finish line. Vacations are on the calendar, those daily routines get shut off, and our...

View Article

4 iPhone Apps To Make Your Life Easier

  I can honestly say I’m at the point I’d be lost without my iPhone. At times technology can be very frustrating, but most of the time I’m amazed at all it can do. Today, I’m sharing four apps that...

View Article

Dorm Room Essentials That Won’t Break The Bank But Give The Comfort Of Home

In my experience, helping parents get their kids prepared for their college dorm room is both liberating and, well, depressing. The rooms are uninspiring, dated and small. But this of course is coming...

View Article


Robin Williams – A Pioneer In Imagination. A look at his numbers.

When news came in of Robin Williams’ death it hit me by surprise. He wasn’t an actor I expected to be taken so quickly. In fact, The Crazy Ones was fast becoming a show I looked forward to watching...

View Article

GMO’s – The Shocking Truth About Our Toxic Food System

In 2012 my husband and I separated and for the first time I was living on my own. It was then that I decided to start buying as much organic foods as I could to avoid eating Toxic Foods. Problem is I...

View Article


4 Feng Shui Tips To Improve Your Entranceway

Feng Shui 4 Go-To Feng Shui Tips To Improve Your Homes Entryway The entrance to your home is the first thing visitors see, and it creates the all important “first impression” of you and your home. In...

View Article

Mo’ne Davis – A Look At The Numbers

If you haven’t heard about the phenom that is Mo’ne Davis, you just might be living under a rock. Never in the history of the Little League World Series has one person taken it by such a storm. I first...

View Article


How To Freshen Up Your Home Naturally

There is nothing quite like having a clean house. Not only does it look good, but it feels good… both physically and mentally. A clean home instantly helps you inhale in the good and exhale the bad. It...

View Article

The Bagua Map: An Essential Tool To Transform Your Home

A few weeks ago a friend and I met for lunch. She is a marketing and PR expert who happens to have a huge love for all things decorating and design. As we played catch-up she blurted out in the middle...

View Article

Sea Salt And Vinegar Kale Chips

  Do you ever have days that you crave a huge bag of potato chips? I have to admit one food I miss the most is salt and vinegar chips, but since trying to cut processed foods I try to stay away from...

View Article
Browsing all 160 articles
Browse latest View live




Latest Images