Entry #335, November 18, 2010 Every now and then I come across iPhone apps that are REALLY helpful and then some are not, but are fun! These two apps are both for Thanksgiving and make great apps to download. 1.) Thanksgiving Party iPhone app Description Looking to throw the perfect Thanksgiving party? Want a memorable,…
Entry #334, November 17, 2010 For this holiday season how many children are coming to your home? Do you find that the main dinner table is too small for them, or there’s too many kids that they need their own table? Today, I found a great idea from Apartment Therapy for creating a kid’s table….
Entry #333, November 16, 2010 What do you think of wallpaper that looks like wood planks? Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek has made wallpaper look and resemble wood planks on this gorgeous wallpaper! Scrapwood Wallpaper’s specs on Designboom: – each roll measures 900 x 45 cm – no pattern: over 4m² of unique planks –…
Guest Blog Entry #32, Entry #332, November 15, 2010 Every year as a busy career mom, I’m trying to figure out ways to cut out holiday stress. For the last few year Amazon & Walmart.com have become my lifesaver at the holidays! No more spending time in line Christmas shopping and everything comes right to…
Entry #331, November 14, 2010 Aren’t we all looking for ways to make Thanksgiving less stressful? How about making parts of your meal ahead of time? In my house I make the collard greens, sweet potato casserole, and corn pudding weeks in advance. Today I found these great recipes from Martha Stewart for “Make-Ahead Meals”……
Entry #330, November 13, 2010 In a few weeks the relatives and friends will start arriving at your door, and your home will turn into a bed and breakfast! For most, this is exciting, for others the thought of having to squeeze suitcases into cramped closets and making the guest rooms (s) look nice is…
Guest Blog Entry #31, Entry #329, November 12, 2010 A week ago, I had the pleasure of contributing to Building Moxie – The Do Together Daily, and I spoke about how I started and followed my passion of writing and helping people enjoy their homes. What I thought would only be ‘just a contributor’ piece…
Entry #328, November 11, 2010 One of the great things about writing about your home is there is a unlimited amount of topics. Yesterday, while flipping through an exterior home accessory website I came across doormats. I’m not talking the typical “Welcome”, or “The Cats Run This House” doormat. I mean modern useful doormats. From…
Entry #327, November 10, 2010 Here we are, coming down the home stretch! Week #4 of The Kitchen Cure has you beautifying your kitchen and planning a dinner party. This Week: Beautify and Plan a Dinner Party • Time Left: Finish line is in site! One last week of hard work. • Cure Takers: 2,451…
Entry #326, November 9, 2010 One of the features I love about my 1987 house is the skylight in the family room. It always shines through the most beautiful light that my cat loves to bask in daily! So today is an inspiration post… skylights.. bring in the sun! Whatever are your reasons for installing…
Entry #325, November 8, 2010 As you start making your travel plans for the holidays, do you have tips that you have learned over the years, when traveling with family? I find that those who plan now, will have less problems later when you get to the stressful days before you leave. Here are helpful…
For those of you that live north of Jacksonville, Florida.. or across the globe, we have been sitting in the mid 80’s for the last three weeks! While it may seem like this would be perfect weather, I am from Colorado. Not saying that I could handle a 30 degree, snow filled day right now…