Entry #816, December 5, 2011 Let’s face it, after the Christmas tree, the fireplace mantle is the focal point for your holiday home. It can be an extension of the tree with its decorations or it can take on its own personality. Here are some beautiful mantles that I think you can gain inspiration from!…
Guest Blogger #285, Entry #815, December 5, 2011 The holiday season has arrived and with it comes the hustle and bustle of shopping, travel and family festivities. It is a time when people often put convenience ahead of conservation as things get more hectic, and in the rush water-saving habits are set aside to keep…
Entry #814, December 4, 2011 Every year, I enjoy seeing what trends are big for the holiday season. I remember a few years ago, the rebirth of the eclectic aluminum Christmas tree was popular, and then the introduction of a non-traditional colored Christmas became popular. Today, I thought I would highlight some trendy colored Christmas…
Entry #813, December 4, 2011 Yesterday, my daughter and I started our traditional holiday baking, and I forgot how much people enjoy receiving homemade edibles from neighbors, friends and family! Instead of spending a lot of money this year, how about make homemade holiday treats? Here’s one from the archives… Image via: Delish [ad#co-1] Original…
Guest Blogger #284, Entry #812, December 4, 2011 Once a while all of us turn a host to a friend, relative or make some dinner invites to our work friends, friends of other people dear to us. Anytime we do this we are keen to let them experience our elaborate hospitality and we are always…
Guest Blogger #283, Entry #811, December 3, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! Is your home starting to feel the cool chill of the fall-turning-to-winter? If not, then it will only be a matter of time, and if you are you know how important it is to have heating options. One option is underfloor heating. It heats…
Guest Blogger #282, Entry #810, December 2, 2011 When it comes time to do some upgrades around the house, you probably have a lot of cosmetic changes in mind. You may want new cabinets and countertops in the kitchen, some built-in shelves in the living room and office, a whole new master bath with a…
Guest Blogger #281, Entry #809, December 2, 2011 The holidays are quickly approaching, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. Like so many others, it is my favorite time of the year. I look forward to all of it, the cleaning, shopping, cooking, singing Christmas Carols, and especially baking with my mom. Image via:…
Guest Blogger #280, Entry #808, December 2, 2011 Most homeowners put a premium on usable space. Because we live in a consumer society, we’re not only driven to work hard and earn lots of money, but also to spend our disposable income on “stuff”, be it food, entertainment, transportation, vacations, or home goods (for example). …
Guest Blogger #279, Entry #807, December 1, 2011 You might think that allergies only await you when you step out the door of your house or if you eat a dish that contains peanuts or shellfish. But if you don’t believe that allergies are lurking right under your nose, within the walls of your home,…
Guest Blogger #278, Entry #806, December 1, 2011 Now that the holidays are here, it can be fun to decorate the house with lights, wreaths, and all the trappings of the season. You might even pull out special table settings for family get-togethers (seasonal tablecloths, place settings, and centerpieces, for example). And you’ll almost certainly…
Guest Blogger #277, Entry #805, December 1, 2011 If you only have a small home and you want it to look stylish then you need to make the best use of the space that you have available. For example, some curtains can dwarf a small room. An alternative is to get roman blinds made to…