There is certainly a lot more sunshine nowadays and, after all the cold weather we recently endured, it is definitely welcomed. It is also a perfect natural source of light that illuminates our homes, however; sunlight can increase the temperature in your house more than you’d like, especially during … [Read more...]
Lowes Coupon Code: 20% Off Select Curtains and Hardware
March 21, 2011 By 3 Comments
Thinking about improving the interior appearance of your house but still unsure where to start? Try investing in some window treatments. Curtains help control the natural light and ambiance that enters a room. It can also be the only change you need for instant results. Just make sure to choose the right … [Read more...]
Mental Perception: How a Home Changes With Your Mood
December 7, 2010 By 1 Comment
I will admit that I am having a rough morning today. It’s one of those days where the world seems stacked against you and you’re firmly planted behind the 8-ball. As I sit here and think about what to write concerning the vast field of home and garden, my thoughts turn to perception. Einstein’s … [Read more...]
Natural Lighting: Enjoy Your Space
May 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Lighting plays a huge role in how much you enjoy your home. Changing the lighting can totally change the mood in any room. In an extreme example, imagine your house with fluorescent lights versus candlelight... they would feel totally different, wouldn't they? (Hint: the answer is yes.) This post … [Read more...]
Sheer Curtain Covers for Summer
July 16, 2009 By 1 Comment
During the summer, you want to let that beautiful morning glow come in, but not too bright or too early (5:40am sunrise time? No thanks, mother nature. I may get up at 7:00am, but not a minute earlier!) I am too partial to the "den" set up, where window curtains are so thick and dark that the bedroom … [Read more...]
Ideas on How to Design Your Guest Room
July 10, 2009 By 1 Comment
While hospitality and housewarming is usually thought of in terms of guests, the tradition of having actual rooms designated as guest rooms has gone by the wayside, and rightly so. With the advent of speedy transportation, planes, trains and automobiles, the tradition of inviting friends and family … [Read more...]
This Week in Home and Garden Blogs
January 8, 2009 By 3 Comments
Hello awesome, check out the "Multi-Media Mirror"! "A dazzling reflection of modern innovation and contemporary style, the multimedia mirror Hi_Mirror by Italian company Valli Arredobagno fuses fashion, quality and technology into one striking yet simple design. The Hi_Mirror combines a clock, a … [Read more...]
Curtains Deal – Wood Woven Panel Tracks
January 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I recently had wood panel tracks installed into my apartment and it is by far the best investment I have ever made! I am so happy with the result - it is clean, modern and pretty. I prefer the wooden panels because they block my large windows from voyeurs yet allow enough light into my house to feel … [Read more...]
