Hosting parties can be so much fun, but, between decorating and providing food and drink, it can get expensive. Don’t let expense keep you from enjoying a holiday party with all of your friends this Christmas season. With these budget friendly DIY projects, you can share holiday cheer and keep loved ones near with a […]
Winter is one of my favorite seasons of the year…to stay indoors. Don’t get me wrong—there are few things more beautiful in nature than the sight of untouched sparkly snow and icy trees. But I much prefer admiring the snow from a distance, wrapped in a warm blanket and drinking a cup of hot cocoa. […]
If you or a friend is a devout peppermint lover, then get excited about these 21 Peppermint Ideas! If you think that peppermint bark and round striped candies are the only ways you can enjoy peppermint, then think again. You’d be surprised by all the uses for peppermint oil, from skin care products to oral […]
Hosting parties can be so much fun; but, between decorating and providing food and drink, it can get expensive. Don’t let expense keep you from enjoying a holiday party with all your friends this Christmas season. With these budget friendly DIY projects, you can share holiday cheer and keep loved ones near with a party […]
Halloween is such a great time of year (and that’s not just because it’s in the same month as my birthday). It’s the one time of year when everyone gets to be an actor, putting on costumes and becoming someone else! Now, trick-or-treating is great and all, if you’re five, but I like to celebrate with a […]
The holiday season kicks into high gear in late October and doesn’t end until January. During this time, people are constantly decorating, making home cooked food and baked goods, travelling, buying presents, and throwing parties. It can easily become a very expensive time of year. However, when you have DIY holiday projects up your sleeve, […]
Fall is such a great time of year. As a lover of colors, I particularly appreciate the changing leaves with all their hues of red, orange, brown, and yellow. My childhood home had seven or eight trees in the yard surrounding it, and at least four of them would drop leaves every autumn. Raking certainly […]
As an artist, I find myself spending time looking at trends in and out of my wheelhouse – trends in home decor, clothing, kitchens, art, and design. I read magazines, check blogs, visit websites, and even brave watching some design shows to stay up on what is happening. Sometimes I see color combinations that inspire […]
Homes come in all shapes and sizes. Some people live in apartments, some in trailer homes, or some in large town houses. I happen to live in an old brick house with radiator heating and no air conditioning. It’s ok though, we have windows. Every house, regardless of shape or size, has those awkward spaces […]
