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- Nov 29, 2012
- 3 min
Seasons Cheating’s!
I know we have a month or so until Christmas, but why does everyone seem so busy and worried? Maybe it’s because of all that has happened...
- Nov 18, 2012
- 3 min
Thanksgiving Made Easy
I spent some time researching beautiful Thanksgiving photographs, then I came across this one. Of course, we all strive to have the...
- Nov 5, 2012
- 3 min
After the Hurricane
I know that many of you are inundated with Hurricane information; the photographs, the news updates, and the information on what to do,...
- Oct 29, 2012
- 2 min
Refrigerator Redo
I don’t really like my refrigerator. In fact, I admit that I sometimes watch cooking shows, just because I like to see their appliances....
- Oct 23, 2012
- 2 min
Coffee and Chenille
Reading a recent post about One Day Makeover’s, reminded me of my Salvation Army sofa. Bought for $30 several years ago, it is sturdy,...
- Oct 17, 2012
- 3 min
Lives Well Lived
I used to date someone who would recite Shakespeare to me during dinner. It sounds silly now, but what I loved was that he was so...
- Sep 29, 2012
- 2 min
The End of Summer
I know I was watching, but it still feels as though Summer ended when I wasn’t looking in the right direction…. Recently, I was a guest...
- Sep 19, 2012
- 2 min
Luxury Living (at Home)
I think I need to get out more. A recent design conference had me staying in a hotel that I absolutely fell in love with. From the minute...
- Sep 5, 2012
- 2 min
Thinking Outside the (Money) Box
We’ve all done it; needed a repair, or wanted to make a small improvement, then, before we know it we are surrounded by contractors and...
- Aug 28, 2012
- 3 min
The Design Lazies
Well, vacation time is over, and my 69 year old Mum has just left. After spending three wonderful weeks together, I have concluded that...
- Aug 11, 2012
- 2 min
What’s your Style?
Have you seen the recent decorating shows that try to define a homeowner’s style? Apparently, we crave a label, and it is their job to...
- Jul 26, 2012
- 2 min
Back to Basics
Just when you think we are becoming totally reliant on homogeneous technology, a trend returns that reminds you that people still crave...
- Jul 14, 2012
- 2 min
Controlling Closet Madness
A big topic among my friends at the moment, seems to be their closets – not enough space, and not enough clothes. Ok, so we all know that...
- Jul 2, 2012
- 1 min
A Porch (by any other name would be as sweet)
My neighbor is having a new porch built. It is replacing the old one, and not drastically different, but there is something about the...
- Jun 22, 2012
- 2 min
Every Room Should Feel Loved
She absently suggested we sit in the TV room, which was cooler, and I quickly said “No”, explaining that ” I hate that room. We just...
- Jun 10, 2012
- 1 min
My Junk = Your Junk
Someone asked me what was in my Junk Drawer. I told her I didn’t have one, and I could tell right away that she thought I was being a...
- May 31, 2012
- 2 min
Summer Solutions
When Summertime hits, we want to be outside; a few minutes of fresh air and sunshine seems to make everyone’s world feel so much...
- May 23, 2012
- 2 min
English Thoughts Abroad
There is something very iconic about the Union Jack. Of course, all countries have flags, and many use them as promotional souvenirs and...
- May 16, 2012
- 3 min
Home is not a home without…
This week, I am happy to post a piece written by Sue West. Sue is a professional organizer whose company, Space 4U, specializes in...