Real Decorating for Real People
Because the Bear’s Paw quilt block has triangles that jut out into the background, it makes for a very exciting design in any sampler quilt. The Bear’s Paw quilt block is one of my favorites. Yes, it has many parts and is a bit more difficult to make so it looks neat and crisp, but I…
For safety and convenience you might want to consider installing a motion sensor switch. I like to think that I’m doing my part to be more “green” around my home. In fact, Shari and I have a presentation that we do around the country called the “ABC’s of Green”. In it we share our tips…
We are all trying to figure out how to cut cost when it comes to our energy use. One of the things that’s actually good about today’s economic turmoil is how it’s forcing all of us to conserve and economize in ways we never thought about before. I know I’m scrutinizing my budget more carefully…
I know I say Irish Soda Bread is for St. Patrick’s Day, but this bread has a flavor you can easily appreciate any day of the year! I think this qualifies as one of those old family recipes that get handed down through the generations. However, this one was handed down to me by a great…
Perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, a little food coloring goes far to make your drink festive for the holiday! I admit, I think one of the best parts of Saint Patrick’s Day is of course the excuse to drink green beer, let’s face it, what other time of the year, would you take perfectly…
This is a perfect family meal to celebrate Saint Patricks Day. It can be placed in a slow cooker in the morning and be ready to enjoy in the evening. I enjoyed cooking this wonderful Irish feast as much as I enjoyed eating it with a glass of green beer that I made prior to…
Without the dowel rods to keep the pleats tight, a cascade shade can be soft and flowing when your decor warrants it. Cascade Shades are the softer version of the Roman Shade. Roman shades have wooden dowel rods inserted in their pleats so they stay rigid and straight. Cascade shades have no rods; they simply…
Even I know the basics of painting walls – and it’s because I had a great teacher – Matt! The following is a video by him, full of the kinds of painting tips he taught me! I know you would expect the basics of painting to come from Matt since he was a licensed painting…
We don’t go too crazy for St. Patrick’s Day, but sometimes it’s fun to bring out the green and gold and just run around acting like leprechauns! I think there are three reasons to get excited about St. Patrick’s Day. One, you are Irish! Two, you are in grade school and the teachers make a…
It’s hard to think about function first when you want to go directly to the pretty stuff, but you’ll be glad your room is functioning even if it doesn’t look perfect yet! OK, you’ve probably all heard the line, “Form follows Function”. Basically it means you should make sure the room functions for you first, and then worry…
