Real Decorating for Real People
Looking for a dramatic centerpiece for this year’s 4th of July celebration? Try this ribbon bouquet and create your own fireworks! This adorable little ribbon bouquet centerpiece can be on a dining table or even just set on your outdoor coffee table to spread the holiday cheer. The ribbon flowers take just a few minutes to…
Stars hung from the chandelier are the hero in this inexpensive table decor, adding class to simple paper plates and paper napkins. This festive table setting gets it’s charm from layering and attention to detail. However, it isn’t complicated, it is put together with three easy pieces. The center piece, number 1, is nothing more…
This is the fastest 4th of July centerpiece idea around. Just grab a white vase, red tissue paper, a dozen flags and you’re done! A great centerpiece is a good start to a pretty holiday table. For 4th of July, one of our more casual holidays, I like to keep things inexpensive, simple and quick. Here’s a…
If you are thinking about traveling to Italy, these are some of the sights I’d recommend you see. At the time of this writing, mid 2009, traveling costs a drop in the bucket to what it cost several years ago. With the turndown of the economy, there are special travel deals out there everywhere! So,…
There’s no question what July’s tree should look like so the flags, stars, and red, white and blue ornaments are no surprise. If there was ever a month that could stand a holiday tree, it’s July. We are celebrating the birth of our country on the 4th and it’s been so long since we had a…
Try a little star gazing this evening…it’s free and you can learn so much about the world around you and beyond. Astronomy is a fascinating science to study. What is especially nice about it is that we can all be involved by simply lying down in our yards at night and becoming familiar with the…
Ahhhhh! The coming of summer, boating, swimming hiking, cleaning your grill, yes you heard me cleaning your gas grill. I know it doesn’t sound like fun, but if you are anything like me you love to cook out. Well at least you like the results, brats, steaks and burgers, now I’m talking your language. But…
Ok guys, enough with the steak, burgers and hot dogs on the grill, how about some heart healthy tuna steaks to change things up a bit?! I’m one of those unfortunate folks that have to watch my cholesterol, I lost the genetic gamble and have to really watch what I eat and try to keep my…
Chess boards can be expensive, so when your children have that desire to learn, start them off by having them make the board and pieces themselves. At 9 years old, my son has interest in learning how to play chess. I’ve played before and have some of the rules down, but we don’t own a…
This pasta salad takes alittle more effort than most, but believe me it is worth it with the combination of flavors and textures it’s sure to be a hit. My first couple of years working at Sherwin Williams, I was starting a new color marketing department, and I was located in the laboratory with the…
