An umbilical hernia is a bulge through the abdominal muscles in the area of the navel (belly button). The hernia may contain tissue from the abdomen, part of an organ (such as the intestine), or fluid. Umbilical hernias usually happen because of a hole or a weak area in the muscles of the abdominal wall. This can happen at any age. Umbilical hernias happen more often in women than in men. You may be more likely to have a hernia if other family members have them.
Anyone who has traveled in the Southwest knows that terra cotta and turquoise make an arresting combination that evokes the earth and sky of the high desert. This combination works because the two colors complement each other. Terra cotta inspires comfort in combination with other shades of red, orange and yellow; deep crimson glaze often brings out the best in a terra-cotta pot adorning a room with terra-cotta walls.
Now for a few more tips when painting terra cotta: Apply when temperatures are between 45 and 85 degrees F. Do not expose to moisture for 72 hours after painting (yes this means DO NOT PLANT for 72 hours after painting). Paint terra cotta inside and out to gain the benefit of retained moisture in your pots. If you do not paint the inside and you place a plant in your pot, the water will seep through the pot and make your paint bubble up on the outside. Do not use inside bird baths or fountains. If you remember those tips, you should be ready to paint your own terra cotta pots for some gorgeous outdoor dÃ©cor.