In a previous article, we focused on the basic building block of any Maxtrix® collection: the Basic Daybed. It’s important to remember that unlike almost any other bedroom set on the market, the original choices you make about your Maxtrix collection are just that: they’re a starting point. From there, you can make all kinds […]
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3 Levels of Options for Your Maxtrix Bed
The Bedroom Source offers many children’s bedroom sets that come with an abundance of options — options ranging from bed style and storage piece selection to finish color and hardware style. But none of the other sets we carry or have ever seen elsewhere in over 20 years in the children’s furniture business can hold […]
How To Correctly Carry Your Handbag, Part 2
Finding a handbag that’s right for you is definitely an important part of creating the fashion-forward image you desire; the latest trends may or may not work best for your body size or personal style. But no matter what kind of handbag you choose, something that will influence how well it works for you will […]
How To Correctly Carry Your Handbag, Part 1
From what you call it to how and where you wear it, I think we’d all agree that handbag choices can make or break your image. Whether or not you decide to let your body size or shape determine the size handbag you carry, whatever size or style you choose will appear more flattering if […]
What’s in a Name? Handbags vs. Purses
If we had to choose one category that we’d consider our “specialty” here at the Penny Pincher Boutique, we might have to go with purses and handbags. Of the many item types we consign in our Westchester store and on our website, handbags are the only items we sometimes purchase outright. And I think we’d […]
Muscle Focus
When you do a resistance exercise, do you simply try to move the resistance from point A to point B . . . or do you focus the effort into the muscle(s) targeted? If you’re not focusing the effort into specific muscles, you’re missing a lot. Allow me to explain how to begin doing this. […]
Pants That Won’t Make Your Butt Look Big (Even if It Kinda Is)
Women’s pants (and jeans, especially) come in a wide variety of lengths, rises, and cuts, and not all of them look great on every body type. If your bottom half is larger than your top half, you can carefully select pants that will flatter your shape. Don’t Go Too Tight If you choose pants that […]
Custom Glass Fireplace Door Installation – Westchester County, NY
If you own a fireplace, you know that there’s nothing as cozy as relaxing in front of the fire on a cool evening. A fireplace without a cover, however, can be drafty during those cold winter nights. It can also be potentially dangerous. Installing a custom glass door for your fireplace can greatly enhance both […]
Siuna, Nicaragua: Volunteer Community Service Projects
Bridges to Community is dedicated to extending help and offering hope to Latin American areas characterized by extreme poverty. We’ve chosen the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua as the regions where we focus of our time, energy, and resources. By reading this article you can, hopefully, catch some of our vision for bettering the lives of families […]
Nindiri, Nicaragua: Volunteer Community Service Projects
Nindiri is part of the Nicaraguan department of Masaya, which boasts both the nation’s densest population as well as its smallest land area. With 48,000 people living in its 17 communities, this area is known for both incredible natural beauty and extreme poverty. Masaya Volcano National Park, a popular tourist attraction, is nearby to Nindiri. […]
Build Your Own Wardrobe: Trending Color Combinations, Part 3
So many colors, so many choices! When it comes to colors in general, you can certainly start with universal or neutral colors that look great on everyone and then consider which colors look good on you, personally. After that, it’s time to consider color combinations. After a general understanding of color theory, this basically boils […]
Build Your Best Wardrobe: Trending Color Combinations, Part 2
When it’s time to re-build your wardrobe, a basic understanding of universal colors is certainly helpful. So is what makes certain color combinations work (see Part 1). While some pairings are definitely complementary, they may not be seen as exactly in vogue. So we’ll look at several decidedly on-trend color combinations for 2019 that will […]
Build Your Best Wardrobe: Trending Color Combinations, Part 1
As helpful as it is to understand universal colors, rarely do any of us wear only a single color. That’s where understanding color combinations comes in! As you grow in confidence when it comes to pairing colors, you won’t be limited to what designers have combined into prints; you can learn to pair classic, solid-color […]
Custom Fireplace Doors & Screens – Westchester County, NY
During the cooler months of the year, there’s nothing more inviting than curling up in front of your very own fireplace. It’s the perfect spot to spend time alone with a good book or to gather with those you love most. Watching the flickering flames and listening to the soothing crackling and popping sounds of […]
Where Bridges to Community Volunteers Serve
Bridges to Community is a poverty alleviation-focused nonprofit organization. Our motto, “building communities, changing lives,” encapsulates both the how and why of what we do. Our volunteers work with community leaders in impoverished regions of Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic to accomplish these important goals. In this article, we will focus on the criteria we […]