Entry #1314, June18, 2012 Your budget should never get in the way in throwing a summer party for your family and friends. The amount of money allotted for a party is not directly proportional to the fun and excitement it can create. From saving money on food and disposable dinnerware to asking ... continue reading...
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Landscaping Tips to Prepare your Home for Summer Entertaining
Entry #1291, June 15, 2012 When summer entertaining is in full swing there is nothing better to enjoy! The warm weather, cool nights and plenty of friends and family visiting create the perfect setting for entertaining. Whether you gather around the pool and have a barbecue or you just sit back ... continue reading...
Enhancing your Backyard with Beautiful Water Features
Guest Blogger #545, Entry #1235, May 30, 2012 There are few things better than coming home after a long day of dealing with gridlock and the demands of a busy job and finding a tranquil atmosphere in which to let your hair down, take off your shoes, and breathe a sigh of relief. As humans, our ... continue reading...
How to Add Beautiful Color to your Oudoor Home
Entry #1225, May 27, 2012 Your outdoor home should feel as lively as your interiors, with bold and inspiring colors. Now that summer is fast approaching homeowners are looking for more ways to spend time outside and enjoy themselves. Here are a few ways to creatively bring color to your outdoor ... continue reading...
Creative Ways to Make your Curtains Brighten your Home
Entry #1200, May 21, 2012 Window treatments have come a long way from just covering a window for privacy while adding visual interest at the same time. Curtains are most commonly used to keep sunlight in or out while also adding privacy, but there are also other creative ways to use curtains. ... continue reading...
How to Add Lighting to Increase Nighttime Curb Appeal
Entry #1182, May 17, 2012 While most of us think about viewing the outside of our home in the daytime, curb appeal at night is just as important, if not more. Nighttime lighting around your home is for aesthetics, but more importantly it functions for safety and as a theft deterrent from ... continue reading...
Helpful Tips for Starting your Own Urban Garden
Guest Blogger #498, Entry #1145, May 3, 2012 Even if you don’t have a bit of earth to call your own, you can still enjoy gardening’s many pleasures. A single large container planted with herbs and vegetables on a sunny patio or balcony is all that’s needed to enjoy a delicious harvest. With the ... continue reading...
Getting to Know Sandra Lee & the Sears/Kmart Family in NYC
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 ... continue reading...
Easy Tips to Give Your Backyard a Makeover
Guest Blogger #486, Entry #1122, April 24, 2012 You might not have the worst yard in the neighborhood, but if you have yet to add anything more than the sod and the single tree that came with the house then perhaps it's high time you thought about doing a makeover. It's not all about aesthetic ... continue reading...
How to Revitalize the Exterior of your Home
Guest Blogger #482, Entry #1114, April 23, 2012 The term “curb appeal” is that subtle quality that makes a home welcoming, warm, unique, and aesthetically appealing. Many homeowners take pride in the curb appeal of their homes and pay great attention to how they design to ensure they bring out ... continue reading...
Helping your Home Sell with Spring Curb Appeal
Entry #1078, April 10, 2012 There is no greater nod from nature to help you sell your house than supplying your outdoors with perfect spring weather to welcome beautiful curb appeal! Whether you are considering sprucing up the front patio with planters, or you have your eye on some long overdue ... continue reading...
Designing the Perfect Space for a Home Spa
Guest Blogger #439, Entry #1056, March 30, 2012 Adding features to your outdoor home can increase it's appeal and enjoyment of the area. Are you looking for a new and more efficient way to run your spa or hot tub? With a little bit of research on your spa or hot tub you can find many new upgrades ... continue reading...