Feature #10, March 3, 2010 Sure it’s cool to buy the $3,000 top-of- the- line refrigerator that does everything but takes out the trash. Although, saving money and making your refrigerator more efficient is even cooler (excuse the pun.) Re-nest.com has some easy tips for making your refrigerator run more efficiently, in turn saving energy….
Entry #30, March 2, 2010 Here’s what I love about Winter, you don’t have to cut your grass, and there is minimal upkeep of your outdoor entertaining area. Here’s what I hate about Winter, you can’t enjoy the outdoors because it’s cold, and everything is brown and gray! Now that March is here, let’s get…
Feature #9, March 2, 2010 Steal? That might not be the right word… how about admire and then use in your own home? Sounds better, eh? Throughout the month of March Apartment Therapy is focusing on kitchen and bathrooms. I thought the following article had some beautiful, simple ideas from some past LA house tours….
Entry #29, March 2, 2010 Before you run and put the “For Sale” sign out, determine what is going to be the asking price for your home. Wait! The rules and the market have changed. Just because you spent 4 weekends working on refinishing the back porch, doesn’t mean you can ask for $50,000 more…
Feature #8, March 1, 2010 A few years ago when chalkboard paint came out it seemed like black was the only color. As time went on, different colors, and finishes have become more popular. Even Martha Stewart shows us how to make our own chalkboard paint colors to personalize our space. A Freshome article had…
Feature #7, March 1, 2010 Happy first day of March! March to me means shedding cold ideas, and bringing in new, warm one’s… (did you catch the Spring metaphor?) If you’ve been a avid reader of Stagetecture’s blog you know by now my obsession with Pottery Barn. Today I was pleasantly relieved that someone else…
Entry #28, February 28, 2010 I’m always looking for ways to clean better, and easier. Here are some products that clean computer keyboards, screens, and much more. Keyboard: I was watching the Martha Stewart Show this morning, and saw this cleaning compound for your computer keyboard, called CyberClean. You press it down on your keyboard,…
Entry #27, February 28, 2010 Your home’s exterior is comprised of the landscaping, hardscape and architectural detailing. Architectural details are those details that use features of the home to accentuate, and personalize the overall home. Look at the age and style of your home, along with those in your neighborhood. Determine what details you can…
Feature #6, February 27, 1010 “I’ll be out in 129 minutes dear, I’m still in the tub!” This would be my line, if I was soaking in any of these gorgeous tubs from Lineatre. The bathtubs, and the fixtures are absolutely beautiful. Freshome showcases these tubs that would make anyone feel like royalty. –Article by…
Feature #5, February 26, 2010 This week is the first week for Spring 2010 The Kitchen Cure. This is a great way for you to start as big or as small on cleaning and organizing your kitchen. I will be doing it too! Each week I’ll post this week’s assignment. Week 1 assignment: *Clean out…
Feature #4, February 26, 2010 I found this great article from Apartment Therapy about working from home and productivity. Do you work from home, and do you get anything done? Check out their tips… all of them apply to me. Article by Marcia Prentice Set a daily work schedule. On a typical day, I get…
Feature #3, February 25, 2010 Whether you live in a small apartment, condo, or house, this idea is for you! Want to have a modern feel to your home, but have limited space for the bed, office, and lounging area? Unclutterer has a unique idea from Bonbon Trading, Desk, and chair conveniently tuck away to…