You spent the whole night running from one house to the other with your children, or sitting on your porch handing out bags of candy. But now that the big day is over, it's time to take down the inflatable spider and orange lights. It may seem like old hat, but there is a "right and wrong" way to … [Read more...]
Easy Money: Ways To Cut Project Costs
January 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
If you are anything like me, then one of the main deterrents from doing work around the house, especially cosmetic changes, is the cost of doing it. Home remodeling can be an expensive prospect, even if the job is small. Costs can creep up on you when you least expect, but there are things you can do … [Read more...]
Interior Design Ideas: New College Grads
May 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
All over the country, students are graduating from college (and masters programs). This post is mostly for you, recent or soon-to-be graduate. If you are staking it out on your own for the first time, I have some tips for how to make your space livable. Try to hold onto or acquire items that have … [Read more...]
Living Big in a Small Space
May 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
If you're like me and don't live in a huge apartment, then this post is for you. Today we are discussing some practical things that you can do to make a small, cramped space feel open, functional, and livable. A lot of this advice is basically how to store things more effectively. On that note, … [Read more...]
Give the gift of Ho-Ho-Hope this year!
November 17, 2008 By 2 Comments
As I sit here writing this blog, I feel silly, happy, tired and sentimental all at the same time! I gaze at my daughter across the room thinking back to the days when she was a baby. She's moving out. Off to her own apartment at 20 years of age. As we talk, my eyes drift behind her to the hope chest … [Read more...]
