Real Decorating for Real People
Now this is a great project for kids. It teaches cutting, the hand sewn blanket stitch and stuffing. What fun! When summer, holidays, even weekends are on their way, this might be a project to print out and save in a file for those days when boredom takes over. We did ours in solid colors,…
There are many ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, or the 5th of May, but creating a special dinner is one of my favorites. The fifth of May has become a day of celebration here in the United States mainly because of the influx of Hispanic people to the states. Also, I think we Americans…
If your garage faces the street, your garage doors can be half of the curb appeal of your home so you should take another look at what you are saying about yourself, through your garage doors! The topic of exterior decorating doesn’t come up that often through the colder months of the year. However, as…
Why not combine the beauty of a floral arrangement with the functionality of a clock? This arrangement does that and it might open up all sorts of combinations for you! Floral arrangements are always a wonderful addition to any home. They are welcoming in the foyer, on a dining table even in a bedroom or…
When we are busy, it’s hard to make the choice to go healthy because it usually takes more time and might cost a bit more. But we all know it’s better for us, but how do you make it happen? Here’s a couple ideas. Up until about a year ago, I was probably one of…
When I look back at growing up with my two older brothers, it amazes me that my mom was able to keep up with the cleaning. The amount of cleaning supplies must have been enormous because those two were down right messy, I however was as neat as a pin (hold on while I slap…
A tailored look in interior design is like that of a man’s suit; crisp, neat, and uncluttered. It makes for a very easy atmosphere to live in. Recently, Matt and I stayed in a hotel with this very style and I documented it with photos and thought you might like to see it since it is a…
Oh yes, this one is yummy! It looks a lot more difficult than it is. And, it would be a wonderful treat to serve guests because it looks like you’ve been cooking all day to create this masterpiece. This is actually three recipes; the orzo, the pesto, and the vegetable stack. None of them take…
This floral wall display can be the inspiration for all sorts of ideas using floral stems in your home décor. Flowers have long been an essential ingredient for creating warm, inviting spaces. They can easily be integrated into a room’s decor through floral designs in fabrics and wall coverings. Accessorizing with fresh or silk flowers…
Paninis can be made with whatever ingredients suit your taste buds and that makes them a family favorite! Everyone gets what they want! I love sharing recipes. I think that’s why you see so many new recipes in our Food section. They are easy to do and we all get so much enjoyment out of…
