Sorry, but that just bugs the he// outta me.

Take it to her boss and apply for her position when she is let go. There is no reason YOU should quit for this. She should be reprimanded or dismissed. Keep notes on all her tardiness, excuses, lies and lack of work, then professionally go to who she reports to and explain the situation.

(Actually, Johnny, you spelled it wrong too. …ah, but I see you've corrected yourself now. Thank you for editing.)

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Ok. Wait. I totally missed that she is your BF. That makes it harder. Go to her and tell her how unfair she was to take credit for your ideas. Tell her that she should have owned up to her distractions on this job and that you can't work with her if all future situations are going to end in this result. Ask her what she is going to do to make amends. Tell her you'd like both the clients and your bosses to know of the ideas and results having originated and been executed by you. Let her know that if she won't own up in the appropriate way that you'll have no choice but to let the truth be known yourself.

If you are unsure about what you want, take a little time to figure out what it is that you like. Grab a handful of decorating mags and start clipping out the things that catch your eye. Glue the images into a notebook. I bet you'll start to see a pattern or style emerge. Really take the time to figure out what you want your home to reflect. Are you fun and carefree? Conservative and quiet? Studious and serious? What is the main function of the room? Will you work there? Relax there? Is the room your sanctuary from the world? Let your home make a statement about who lives there. You think you're horrible at choosing colors but you've just had bad past experiences. The nice thing about paint is……it can always be painted over! When I do a room, I take the time to reflect what changes I want to make and then start shopping for the details.I usually choose my paint color based on the largest piece of furniture in the room or the color of a bedspread perhaps or maybe window coverings that I like and I let the details fill in as I go. My one recommendation is to get everything you'll need for a finished room before you even begin to open a paint can. If will save you from having a half done room! It's much easier to shop when you know exactly what colors and style you're shopping for and it's fun to put it all together once the painting and floors are done. Keep in mind that decorating, like life, is ever changing. If you don't like it you can always change it later! Hope that helps! Good luck

Bahama Blue is a lovely color by itself, paired with a sandy yellow and a peachy pink (not girly pink) with crisp white accents is one of the "traditional" schemes.

Try an accent wall where you blend in some darker blue or green at the bottom, and your white to lighten the top. Let it go a bit wavy and you have a water wall where your underwater decorations feel at home. It doesn't have to be a large wall, and you don't have to show the whole thing, it could be the perfect backdrop for your mosaic.

Then go peruse the fish section of a pet store. The selection of aquarium accents is incredible these days! So realistic. I have a master bathroom done up in an aquatic scheme and since I also keep aquariums, I am familiar with the offerings.

Natural looking resins in typical offerings: brilliant coral without destroying reefs… shells, wrecks and sea monsters on a tray of sand can make a whimsical centerpiece. You will have your own collection to showcase but don't overlook the thrift stores for buying fish toys, shells and seashell jewelry to make new accents.

Try using some of the underwater plants in a large glass container instead of potted plants. With an air stone, you get some really nice effects with bubbles and light, all without having to actually maintain live fish. If live plants are not for you, simply place the plastic "seaweeds" in a container instead… you can build an underwater garden that rivals the real thing with very little effort.

An inexpensive mobile of toy fish dangling from a section of bamboo and fishing line can look surprisingly stylish as a room divider or over curtain.

The most appropriate woods for "Tropical" are bamboo, rattan, and teak. Some people go "Colonial" with dark chocolate and ebony woods.

Wood shutter panels can be hinged together as a stand up screen (think Bahama), or room divider… all manner of sarongs, canvas, and tropical prints can be draped or used as "shade cloths" on portions of the ceiling… also think of bringing patio furniture inside, there is an array of high style recliners and loungers that are very comfortable… don't forget eye popping color and botanical patterns on pillows.

Ok too long, you get my drift.

An alternative to disco balls I've seen was using coat hangars, and old AOL installation CD's to make a mobile. If you paint the top sides of the with a metallic paint from Home Depot, it should glitter and refract light nicely when there's a light source on it.

Just as a thought, I've known plenty of art students who would give you the piece just for buying supplies so they could practice.

Bonsai and other plants aren't that expensive or difficult to maintain.

Try a flea market. Neat looking old bottles should be pretty cheap and will also do an excellent job of refracting light.

Toss in a few throw rugs from yard sales, and you should be set.

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