Real Decorating for Real People
The lighting you choose can make or break a room because it adds function to spaces as well as ambiance that can’t be created any other way. Lighting is the last step in getting your room to function well for you before all the decorating begins. It should be selected for the functions of a…
These lighting alternatives aren’t necessarily for functional needs, they are ways to bring light to your home that add ambiance, interest, or intrigue. What do you suppose alternative lighting means? Well, it’s just a fun umbrella term for anything other than an ordinary table or floor lamp – even chandelier or ceiling fixture. Alternative lighting…
With the Holiday’s just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to have our good friend Shelley from Single Stone Studios start this season’s decorating with one of her wonderful decals. Enjoy the following article and look for Shelley and Single Stone Decals in the Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Ideas Magazine. So without further delay…
Shari and I are always excited when our good friend Chris from Tupperware sends us recipes. This time she has put together a couple of her favorite coffee and tea recipes to share with all of us. So with that in mind-here is what Chris has to say. With the bit of a chill in the air, I’ve been…
You can eat pumpkin based foods anytime of the year, but for some reason they taste best in the fall when it’s truly pumpkin season! What could be better at this time of the year than bakery made from pumpkin? Hey, we even like pumpkin ice cream in our house! Well, these pumpkin scones are…
Veggie protein crumbles are perfect for dishes like chili, pasta sauce, meatloaf and the like, and it makes this chili so good, they’ll never know it’s meatless! When people decide to go vegetarian, I think there are some tears shed over favorite meals. I know my daughter was quite sad about the possibility of never…
You’ll be entertained and amazed at what kid’s will write in a Thanksgiving Journal of Gratitude – give it a try and see for yourself! What do you think of when you think of Thanksgiving? For most of us, Thanksgiving is a time for family. In millions of American homes, Thanksgiving is celebrated in much the…
When it comes time to decorate, why consider only one design for a room? Isn’t it nice to have options? While you are in the design stages, figure out different ways to arrange the furniture or change out the accessories to give your room a new look with minimal effort. Here’s an example, this room started out with an off-white…
Fried rice has always been a favorite dish of mine, but not necessarily one that I would make at home. This was usually a carry out or restaurant dish and I never really thought about making it at home…until….I became a vegetarian. Why you ask because can’t I still get fried rice in the vegetable…
This is a great project to dress up the exterior of your home and let the neighbors know they are welcome at your home. It can be modified to say any type of greeting you wish and can certainly be customized for the season. It takes hardly any time since the letters can be purchased at a craft…
