I have always been fascinated with mirrors since I was a child. My parents’ bedroom had a mirrored closets on each side of the hallway as you entered the bathroom. When you walked up to them, it gave the illusion of endless clones of me mimicking my every move. It was a little creepy and yet … [Read more...]
Summer Eco Tips: Part III
June 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Hey all! Hope that you all had a great weekend! I went to Palm Springs, and I will tell you all about it over the next few days. Today is the third part of our eco tips for summer series. We're focusing on ways to reduce usage in the home, several of which are hopefully new to you. This first tip … [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...]
Four Ways to Make Your Home Earthquake Ready
April 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Is it me, or have there been a lot of earthquakes lately? Haiti, Chile, Southern California, and now Indonesia. This is a good time to make sure our houses are ready for earthquakes. Here are a few ways to do that. (This list isn’t comprehensive, and I can’t guarantee that these things … [Read more...]
Find Affordable Antiques: Old is the New New
June 8, 2009 By 1 Comment
My father is a builder and real estate appraiser and I grew up with Architectural Digest (AD for short) as a viable dinner conversation starter. It is always so fantastic, to flip the thick, glossy pages of AD at the kitchen table, close your eyes and imagine that you are sitting in an elegant Italian … [Read more...]
This Week in Home and Garden Blogs
March 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Read - Easy French Furniture Design written by Smarter Guest Blogger Maureen Find Beautiful Discount Kitchenware & Shop for a Copper Pot Rack Kitchen Grid Shop for Discount Home Decor & Magical Mirrors Spring is Here! Time for a Lovely Picnic in the Great Outdoors - Shop for this Manhatten … [Read more...]
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who is the Cheapest of Them All
March 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This mirror contains a whimsical, fantasy quality that reminded me of Snow White. :) A lovely choice, this mirror features a floral bow motif and a gold wash finish. It is crafted of a resin/wood composite. Originally priced at $253.00 on SALE $170.60 If you are interested in checking out this … [Read more...]
