Shades of Grey and Purple and Blue
byNew year, new you: how many times have we heard and tried to embrace this predictable January phrase? But this year, instead of attempting…
Home & Garden
The Perfect Holiday Urn, A do-it-yourself design guide from local florists.
byEvery year, it seems the collection of holiday décor continues to grow: a pair of silver reindeer to sit on the hearth of the…
Windows of Opportunity – Best & Trendiest Window Coverings
byWhether you’re looking to darken your bedroom, protect hardwood floors and artwork from the sun, or bring some fashionable cohesiveness to a specific area,…
The Case for Space, and Everything in it’s Place : Closet organization at its best
byWhether we reside in a roomy mansion, a cramped apartment, or a comfortable house, we all seem to share one common complaint: there just…
Fire Up the Grill – Backyard barbecues aren’t just for the summer anymore
byAhh, summer, with its long sunny days, trips to the beach, and time spent outdoors with friends and family. But nothing evokes images of…
Nurture Some Nature – Bring bees and butterflies to your yard with beautiful flowers
byUnless you’ve been in deep hibernation for the past few years, you’ve probably heard something about the serious and distressing decline of the world’s…
An Enchanted Garden – “Where you tend a rose my lad, a thistle cannot grow.” Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden
byIt’s no secret that a gorgeous garden can elicit feelings of serenity and tranquility. Secret gardens are small places perfect for quiet contemplation, enjoying…
Living with Less – How spring cleaning can lead to a simpler life
byWe purchase and collect belongings with the idea that doing so will make us happier. But recent research shows the material items we buy…
Bathed in Beauty – How to create a place of rest and refuge
byCall it what you will; the loo, the lavatory, the water closet or the “salle de bain”. The bathroom has evolved over the last few years…
Be Bold – The latest interior decorating trends combine daring colours and textured fabrics
byBack in the ‘80s it wasn’t unusual to see homes being decorated with wallpaper, bold patterned drapes, and a crimson couch with florals on…