Recently I was asked to do a review for CSN stores, so of course I have been looking around their sites to find other inspiration for the upcoming mini makeover. First I found wall sconces, which would be a fun way to address bedside lighting. Right now we only have one bedside lamp, so it would be great for us both to have a light handy. Next I found some amazing duvet covers, but none of them were quiet right, although there were many that I loved. I also found furniture, mirrors, wall art, and the list just goes on and on!

While I am still not sure what I will be reviewing for them soon (so many choices), you can bet it will likely be something to help spur this little mini makeover along.

Luckily, we got the chance to check out a composter that is made for your home! If you want to make compost easily, then the NatureMill is going to be your new best friend. The composter can be set up in your kitchen (or anywhere else with a plug), to make quick use of your table scraps.

NatureMill Composter

This is an amazing composter because you can add food to the mix at any time, up to 120 lbs a month! There is no mixing, the machine does all the work. We love that there are no trash odors, and the variety of items we can put inside. The NatureMill provides a continuous air flow and a powerful carbon filter to remove odors, and the compost tumbler is completely sealed!

You can have fresh compost every 2 weeks, and there is even a red light to let you know when it’s time to empty the bin. Unlike traditional composting methods, you can add meat, dairy, and fish. You can even compost pet waste, kitty litter, and cage beddings. This is because the NatureMill has high temperatures inside.

The instructions were clear, and the product comes assembled, so all you have to do is make the composting mix. Everything you need is included except for one cup of dirt (which you can get out of your garden, even if the dirt is frozen).

We eat a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits, so it has been wonderful to be able to easily convert the waste into compost. We keep our NatureMill in the kitchen area, which makes it easy to add our left over food. We would really love to get the cabinet kit (shown in the photo), if only we had a free cabinet.

The composter does have to be plugged in, and it works best when you break up your food waste into small bits. I am most excited to use the compost because it will be such a great way to start off our plantings, and to feed our garden, without having to spend money on commercial compost!

You can buy online direct from the company via the NatureMill website, and you can also check their site for local stores. Thank you NatureMill for providing the product for our review, and especially for giving us an easy way to feed our garden this season!

Anyway, back to our new kitchen faucet. Delta was kind enough to provide us with the Lewiston kitchen faucet for our project. This model was actually one of two that we had been thinking of buying. We knew we wanted a pull out, like what we had before, and we knew that we wanted brushed nickle finish.

I really had hoped to show you a photo in our kitchen, and I will when we figure out and finish our back splash, but here is a photo from the Delta site just so you can see what it looks like. Since our sink was new, we were able to go with a one hole style, though this faucet can be used on sinks with up to 4 holes. I love the way it looks with just the faucet and no plate, it really opens up the sink area! We also love that it has a soap dispenser as part of the set.

My handy husband really loved the ease of install. The faucet had great instructions, and they made it so easy to install I think I could have done it myself! Luckily my husband was the one to install it since he had the most experience, but the faucet would be great for other DIYers who have a bit of knowledge about plumbing.

As for the looks, I couldn’t be more happy. It’s a very nice, simple style, but without being so simple that it looks style-less. We both love that it pulls out so there isn’t a separate sprayer, making it sleek and compact. We also like that the hot cold is one handle instead of two. This comes in very handy when my hands are messy from cooking and I need a way to easily turn the water on and off.

Thanks to MS&L on behalf of Delta for sending us the faucet for review. I think it’s safe to say you have created Delta customers for life, we really like it that much! I can’t wait to see how good it will look when our kitchen is actually done, it already looks great (and right now it’s backdrop is primed drywall)!

It’s a lot more fun to look up and see the Eiffel Tower than a boring white wall. And it was very quick and easy to put up too! A really fun and simple way to make a change, but without a big commitment too (they are removable, and reusable). Even though our walls aren’t flat and have orange peel texture on them, the decal still stuck really well.

Sure, it’s not the same as being in Paris and seeing the real Eiffel Tower, but it is fun!

First of all, I have to say that I love FLOR products, so I was pretty sure that I was going to love this Halloween rug. It did not disappoint one bit. Not only does it look and feel great, but the modular tiles make it so easy to customize for any space. For example, the rug is actually very large, as seen in the photo from their website below:

However, we didn’t have one large space to lay out the rug as a whole (it’s 5×7), so instead I was able to break the tiles up into three smaller rugs. The largest of the rugs is shown in the photo in our kitchen. There is also a small, two tile rug near the door into the kitchen, as well as a four tile rug in our entry way. I love how quickly a rug can be made out of the modular tiles, and of course, being able to spread the spookiness through the house was a bonus!

The tiles are well made, durable, and soft to stand on. We also love that they are eco-friendly, FLOR products are made with renewable and recycled content and are recyclable! It’s so nice to know that if we ever did ruin one of our FLOR tiles we could recycle it. That is another benefit that we like about the modular tiles, they are easily replaceable if one gets stained or otherwise ruined. Unlike regular carpet, you can just pop out the ruined tile and replace it with a new one.

We loved how quickly our FLOR was shipped as well, so if you too want to decorate your floor with a spiderweb (or even skulls), there is still time to get a rug before Halloween!