Guest Blogger #533, Entry #1205, May 21, 2012 Buying your first holiday home abroad can seem like a daunting prospect, but it is actually simpler than you think, especially if you are buying with the help of a major advisor for buyers of overseas properties. The name of the company should be big enough to…
Guest Blogger #464, Entry #1090, April 12, 2012 Whether you live in a country house or urban flat, the ambiance of a roaring fire during those winter days is second to none. You may have an existing fireplace you’re looking to update for a more contemporary style or are researching your property’s first ever fireplace…
Guest Blogger #425, Entry #1039, March 24, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! Now that spring is in full swing it is time to start thinking about selling your home and how you will attract buyers. Springtime is the optimum time to put your home on the market and now is the time to assess what are…
Guest Blogger #247, Entry #750, November 9, 2011 You’ll likely pay a pretty penny for many of the kitchen appliances on this list, but don’t let that stop you from creating the kitchen of your dreams. If you are willing to spend the money on remodeling your kitchen cabinets or countertops, you’d almost be foolish…
Guest Blog #190, Entry #674, September 24, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! Over the past years the need for homeowners to adapt their homes for the elderly has become commonplace. Whether it’s adapt a home for a family member, or to make your home safer and easier to get around. Universal design, ADA guidelines, and safety…
Guest Blog #156, Entry #630, August 26, 2011 The bathroom, is one of those rooms in your home that you want to feel total relaxation, peace, and of course… pampering! Luxury bathtubs have become a trend in many posh homes, and today’s Guest Blogger shows you a few that we all wish we could afford!…
Guest Blog #124, Entry #590, July 17, 2011 Not to be confused with a conservatory, an orangery is usually constructed using stone or brick pillars to support the glazed roof and is then tailored with large voluminous windows between the pillars to allow the natural light to burst through while giving panoramic views. Orangeries were…
Entry #583, July 10, 2011 When I hear my friends and colleagues talk about how they are spending their summers, they are filled with vacations, relaxing, spending time with family in the outdoors, and plenty of soul searching…. geesh not me! My summer has been filled with chauffeuring my teenagers around the city and becoming…
Guest Blog #55, Entry #470, April 6, 2011 Whether you are getting ready to go on Spring Break or you are wanting to get away from your home during the spring months, traveling at anytime of year is rewarding. If you decide to stay in your own geographic area, or you decide to venture to…
Entry #282, September 21, 2010 In a week I will be flying to Madison, Wisconsin, home of Sub-Zero/Wolf manufacturing plant and the Westye F. Bakke Training Center. I can’t tell you when my love affair began with high end, quality kitchen appliances… it may date back to my pink Easy-Bake oven days…yep! That had to…
Entry #251, August 21, 2010 Have you noticed in homes how the bathroom has gotten larger and larger from 50 years ago? What use to be a utilitarian room to “do your business” and leave, has now become one of the most influential rooms when home buyers are looking at homes. As our days have…
Entry #241, August 11, 2010 If you could travel anywhere in the world where would it be? On my list.. Spain, Australia, Paris… and the list continues! Today I thought I’d give you some exotic inspiration on where to take your next vacation. Exotic doesn’t have to be around the world, it could mean traveling…