The cloth napkin was losing its position on the dining table in a large majority of homes. Having grown up with nothing but freshly starched, and ironed napkins, I was not fond of the loss of such a tradition. But, by being the only mom in town using what I refer to as real napkins, [...]
June 9th, 2011
The Continued Adventures in Summer Salads
Plenty of us are preparing meals to eat in our outdoor living spaces. Being that the temperatures continue to rise, something cool seems best added to the menu. This need not be left to the beverage choice, but can be readily achieved, and wholely appreciated in the form of a delicious side salad. The one [...]
May 23rd, 2011
You Need to Know About Sheds and Tools to Really Become a Gardener
If you have never owned a home before, or at least never one with a garden then you are excused from knowing the ins and outs of the importance of having sheds to store all that comes with keeping a respectable garden. No one will necessarily expect you to know that you will need a [...]
May 12th, 2011
Find the Colours for Your Garden Furniture in the Garden Itself
Right now it is very popular to base the colour of your garden furniture and decorations upon the shades found within the garden. To broach this, just depend upon whatever beautiful flower strikes you most, or whichever blossom seems most lovely. Use this as the focal point of your outdoor space design. For a trendy [...]
April 15th, 2011
Create an Outdoor Space With Dramatic Weather Resistant Curtains
All my adult life I have wanted an outdoor space with draped curtains surrounding the seating area. To entertain in an area outside with widely striped curtains billowing in the wind has appealed to no end. There is just something so chic about having a defined space created with these billowing fabric walls. As springtime [...]
April 14th, 2011
How to Create the Proper Picture Frame Display
Until recently, I do not believe that I had ever purchased a picture frame for myself. For so long, it was such a go to gift for someone when you were not particularly close to them, or the recipient appeared to have everything they wanted already. It was appropriate for nearly any occasion, and as [...]
March 16th, 2011
The Do It Yourself Project You Want to Get Spot On
Though homeowners with a fireplace are often considered lucky, the term changes when the fireplace becomes defunct, and unused. That is when it becomes a test of one’s decorating skills to either conceal the gaping hole and its mantelpiece, or in the alternative to dress it up in a trendsetting way. Either broach it as [...]
February 11th, 2011
The Key to Making Your Rooms Flow Properly
The colours you choose to paint the rooms in your home can be very influential for setting the entire tone of the establishment. If you are familiar with the colour wheel then you will know the importance of pairing up colours properly, or even the intense impact using a single colour, but in differing shades, [...]
February 10th, 2011
Why a New Home in a Trendy Place Might Be Our Next Investment
I love that there is a great selection of homes for sale in some trendy places right now. Even though we are not interested in purchasing anything at the moment, I am tempted to go and see a couple of places that peak my interest. I figure there is a lot that can be learned [...]
January 22nd, 2011
Introducing the Trendiest Design Colour for 2011
The Pantone Color Institute has revealed the 2011 colour of the year, and it is honeysuckle. Nope, not the most recognizable of all shades, but a lovely one nonetheless. It is a pinky red hue that produces a nice tranquil effect on any space. Therefore, as it is a spring tone, you can anticipate the [...]