Entry #938, February 6, 2012 In two days I will be traveling to New York City for Brizo’s Fashion Design Event. For the last few weeks I have been salivating over Selling New York on HGTV and thought about how it would be to live in an urban loft. While it isn’t for everyone, the…
Guest Blogger #319, Entry #884, January 7, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday and welcome back from the holidays. This New Year is always exciting because it’s when we start thinking about what home improvement projects did we delay until after the holidays, well it is now time to get back on track. Today, we are going…
Guest Blogger #309, Entry #854, December 22, 2011 Unless you want toys littering the living room and homework piling up on the dining room table, it behooves you to set up a kids area they can use to play and do homework away from the common areas of your house. While you might not want to…
Guest Blogger #291, Entry #824, December 9, 2011 Although most of us purchase homes that are already built, that doesn’t mean that we can’t arrange and fill our spaces in a way that is in keeping with our eco-friendly sensibilities. And of course, upgrades and additions to an existing structure can also be performed in…
Guest Blogger #248, Entry #751, November 9, 2011 Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that becomes airborne when disturbed. When asbestos fibers travel through the air, they can be easily inhaled or swallowed by people who come in contact with them. For people who work in occupations that put them at risk for asbestos exposure, such…
Guest Blog #222, Entry #718, October 23, 2011 From solar panels to energy-efficient renovations, green contractors can transform your house into an eco-friendly retreat. Green residential construction is an excellent investment, benefiting both the earth and your pocketbook. 1. Sustainable Bare Floors Bamboo flooring is another beautiful alternative to traditional flooring. Completely natural and flattering…
Entry #453, March 20, 2011 Happy Spring! The Spring Equinox is upon us and that means Spring is officially here. Whether you witnessed the supermoon last night, or not, you can tell the season is starting to change. With warmer weather, or just thoughts of warmer weather, here are 3 free ways to welcome spring…
Entry #452, March 19, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday and today we tackle those gorgeous striped walls that is ever so popular in everyone’s homes. Striped walls look gorgeous, and the possibilities of how many options you have with stripes is endless. From vertical to horizontal, and mixing narrow and wide painted stripes is an easy…
Guest Blog Entry #35, Entry #351, December 8, 2010 Growing up in Colorado, and Arizona my mother always had a southwestern decorating style. From the beautiful rust and golden yellows on our walls to the Native American hand crafted pottery, rugs and jewelery that she admired and adorned our home in, I’ve always been exposed…
Entry #262, September 1, 2010 On this first day of September, it has me start thinking of the fall months and keeping organized. Now that the kids are back in school, and everyone has their own schedule, wouldn’t it be great to have a VISUAL way of staying organized? Not necessarily a giant schedule saying…
Entry #259, August 29, 2010 A few months ago i featured a post about activities you can take in your home to help save money and be more energy efficient. Today, let’s talk about actions you can take for your home to be more energy efficient. Some items will require you to spend a decent…
Entry #226, July 27, 2010 I’m always looking for home decor that is a little off the the norm. Not too off the norm, but enough to make you take a second look as if to say, ” I wish THAT was in my home!” I came across this great wallpaper and fabric site called…