I am so excited that I was chosen to be a veteran blogger for the Adopt a Blogger service. Here’s what this wonderful service does: Adopt-a-Blogger started in November of 2007 by Kristen Doyle of the food blog, Dine & Dish. Since its inception, Adopt-a-Blogger has paired over 500 beginning bloggers with an experienced mentor…
Entry #292, October 6, 2010 As many of you know, I decided to take my writing and blogging on full time from my Architecture career. Between getting 3 hours asleep a night and enjoying my writing life 1000%, I decided to follow my passion, and not just my paycheck. I was reading this killer article…
Entry #286, September 30, 2010 Our final day of our Sub-Zero/Wolf Designer Training Day was full once again. We started off the day learning about the Wolf brand line of cooking appliances. From cook tops, fume hoods, ovens, warming drawers and much more! We walked through the manufacturing facility and saw each step from beginning…
Entry #285, September 29, 2010 Yesterday was day 2 of the Sub-Zero/Wolf Designer Training here in Madison, Wisconsin. Let me begin by saying that the day was so incredibly fact filled, senses overload, opportunity of a lifetime experience type of day. It was one of those experiences that I continually throughout the day said to…
Entry #286, September 25, 2010 Your kitchen is the most expensive and sought after room in your home when it comes to home buying/renovation. Kitchen cabinets and appliances rank at the top of the expense list. If you are in the process of renovating your kitchen cabinets, have you thought about painting instead of replacing?…
Entry #276, September 15, 2010 I love wood and its versatility to look great in any setting. Butcher block countertops have always been a favorite of mine due to the construction and final look of these countertops. Different stains and colors of the wood look different depending on the cabinetry color that its paired up…
Entry #275, September 14, 2010 Home organization is a hard task as it is, right? What about staying organized after a life changing event? Life changing could mean a death in the family, or a new baby is brought home, or a household gains a few new members, instantly. Regardless of what ‘life changing’ means…
Entry #247, August 17, 2010 In kitchen design, the use of color is sometimes stayed away from. Although, in modern trends the use of color has made a huge return back to kitchens and dining room spaces. I found some kitchens that command your attention, and would be a joy to cook in. From the…
Entry #246, August 16, 2010 When you and your family travel do you wish you could take your green living practices with you? The search is over; hotels around the world have been implementing eco-friendly environments, practices and maintenance rituals into their establishments. When searching for green hotels and while staying, use these helpful tips…
Entry #238, August 8, 2010 Last week I had a post about family tips to help you save money and enjoy yourself at amusement parks. On that same trip we ate out at several restaurants, and we had many people tell us how well our children behaved in the restaurant. For my husband and I,…
Entry #231, August 1, 2010 Last weekend, my husband and I decided to take a 1 day, 2 night trip down to Disney World. Living in Jacksonville, Florida you would think we would visit Orlando more often – but to be honest we only go once a year, if we are lucky… or unlucky depending…
Entry #228, July 29, 2010 You can spend a fortune on designer furniture, custom drapery, high-end finishes, and beautiful wall decor. At the end of the day, if you don’t have enough natural light pouring into a space, none of the other decor items matter. Natural light is the key to humans feeling at home,…