Real Decorating for Real People
By far the must have tool for any home improvement junkie is the Cordless Drill and both Shari and I agree on that one. This is the tool of the hour when trying to install shelves, drapery rods, valances, almost anything that needs a screw driven or a hole drilled, the cordless drill is the…
Well, I’m excited about the additions of the color black to my spaces because it adds depth and richness as you’ll see. It’s been several months now since I added to my Whole House Design Series, and I guess it’s about time because quite a bit has happened around here. I think, judging from the #4…
Instead of simply hanging that folding calendar on the wall with a tack, how about stepping up your game and building an attractive frame to hold it? Every year as soon as the New Year starts, I love to purchase all the new calendars that I will use around the house. I have a calendar on…
When you get to the point where you are making curve cuts and scrolls, you will want to purchase a jigsaw – Shari’s favorite saw! The Jigsaw, the sewing machine saw! Other than a circular saw, the jig saw is one of the power tools that I keep in close arms reach in my home…
If your home is anything like mine, you have a variety of floor surfaces; carpeting, tile, wood, maybe even bamboo. And more than likely you have area rugs placed throughout the home. My kitchen is tiled as well as my dining room but both rooms have an area rug. One is placed near my sink…
Starching fabric to walls is one of my all time favorite projects because the results are always so fantastic. Matt and I have tackled the project of starching fabric to walls at least three times in residences, and then we took the whole process on the road one year as well. Why do I mention…
This is definitely one of my favorite “guests are coming over” meals because the whole dish can be made ahead of time just before your guests arrive! The unique combination of flavors with the artichokes, black olives and chicken will really get those taste buds going. All you’ll need a nice crunchy salad and some…
This is the vegetarian version of my chicken and artichoke pasta and it is flavorful enough to stand alone even without the poultry! For years I have used this recipe with the chicken addition. Now, I love it even more without the poultry. It’s fresh and tasty and is still one of my favorite “guests are…
The art of knitting is known to be calming, while at the same time it produces everything from scarves to socks, sweaters and throws! Well, when the leaves start turning and the winds start blowing, its official; its scarf weather! Funny thing, even in Florida where I live, scarves are all the rage. Ours may be of lighter…
The world of bed linens can be complicated with thread count and weave, but these words will turn you into a confident and informed shopper. Doctors say that seven or eight hours of sleep is essential to good health, but how many adults do you know who regularly get a good night’s sleep? For many of…
