Guest Blogger #501, Entry #1148, May 4, 2012 Just because you love painting your walls, sifting through piles of tiles, and adding accessories to a living room doesn’t necessarily mean you’re ready to tackle the lofty tasks associated with a career in community planning. And yet, a person who has acute organizational skills, attention to…
Entry #1144, May 3, 2012 Last week I had the privilege of joining food, home and entertaining bloggers in New York City for the launch of Sandra Lee’s new housewares line – Sandra by Sandra Lee available in Sears and Kmart stores nationwide. To say the experience was a once-in-a-lifetime experience is an understatement, it…
Entry #1141, May 2, 2012 Every year Mother’s Day is highly anticipated and somehow it always seems to creep up on us! If you are one of those that waits until the last minute… this year use these helpful ideas below to grab a gift giving idea from! One from the archives… Image via [ad#co-1]…
Entry #1139, May 1, 2012 When we think of Mother’s Day we usually think of giving a bouquet of flowers, but what about giving a colorful display of outdoor plants? There is no question that plants can provide a lot of benefits in your outdoor home, and Mom will enjoy them too! Mother’s Day has…
Guest Blogger #495, Entry #1138, April 30, 2012 This is the time of year when people are spring cleaning their homes. With that, there sometimes comes the urge to do a bit of renovating. As you’re looking at the curtains in your living room and kitchen, you may have found yourself thinking about switching over to…
Guest Blogger #494, Entry #1137, April 30, 2012 Older, historic houses possess a certain kind of unique detail and craftsmanship not found in new construction. If you’re thinking about purchasing a new construction home, chances are, all of the models you have to choose from have very similar features. Finer details are sometimes overlooked for efficiency…
Is there anything sweeter than a backyard wedding? It’s homey. It’s endearing. It’s sentimental. It also requires a lot of pre-planning so that everything about it can go just right. There many events that we attend without giving much thought into all of the detailing that’s involved. For instance, when’s the last time you went…
Entry #1133, April 29, 2012 Every now and then I come across an image that I could literally gain 50 design ideas from, and today is one of those days. This family room image has so many great design ideas that I had to share it with you. If you are looking to add some…
Entry #1132, April 28, 2012 A common issue after every festive celebration is how to make the most of your holiday meal leftovers. With increasing number of families who do not have food to eat, it is very important to avoid food being wasted. It will certainly save you a lot of money for food…
Entry #1131, April 28, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! I thought I would take a break from the DIY home projects and focus on another home project – MOM! In two weeks it will be Mother’s Day – May 15th and Mom loves to have a yummy brunch prepared just for her. Whether you start making…
Guest Blogger #491, Entry #1128, April 25, 2012 So the big day has come and gone and you’re now ready to move into your new home together. Along with this level of adult prestige you’ve also developed a responsible attitude towards finance; you managed to save up enough money to cover both your wedding expenses…
Guest Blogger #490, Entry #1127, April 25, 2012 There are few events in life that are big enough to change the way in which we live. Some are good, such as marriage, the birth of a child, or a big promotion that leads to a bigger house. Others are not so great, like a divorce,…