Are you wondering how to get your home ready for the holidays? There are two kinds of people: those who are so excited they cannot sit still because the holidays are right in front of us, and those who are panicking at the thought. But no matter which camp you are in, they are coming, […]

The kitchen is the heart of the home. And for many homeowners and renters, it is also a major pain. The smaller the kitchen, the truer this is. 5 Tips for Organizing a Small Kitchen It doesn’t help matters that cooking seems to be getting more and more complicated as time goes by. While grandma […]

Have you started preparing for the fall? September 22nd is the official start of the fall season, and most of us cannot wait. Summer was wonderful, but it was also sweltering, and who doesn’t love the changing leaves that fall brings? But while there is a lot to look forward to, there are also things […]

How do you display your summer seashells? If you make regular trips to the beach, chances are you have quite the seashell collection. But most people don’t know what to do with their collection, often just keeping it in a shoe box in the hall closet. While displaying them sounds nice, it can be difficult […]

Do you feel less than enthusiastic about stepping into your office each day and getting to work? There can be many reasons for this, from seasonal mood disorders to being in the wrong line of work. But in many cases, this lack of excitement can be due to the environment. Ways to Spruce Up Your […]

Are you done with your last minute prep for the holidays? Tomorrow is the big day, but if you aren’t quite ready, you’re not alone. Whether you have just been putting things off, or you just found yourself hosting Thanksgiving with 24-hours’ notice, it is not unusual to need some last minute holiday prep ideas. […]

Since we are getting into spring time and planning on having friends over for dinner parties and things like that, I figured having some special things for the table would be fun. I’ve been cross-stitching since I was about 8, so these were pretty easy for me. My Aunt taught me years ago how to do […]

I always see great things that people make out of old cork.  In my kitchen, which is themed on the Napa Valley/Sonoma County area of California (which I dream of living in one day), I have little metal pieces filled with corks, a cork board made of corks for displaying pictures, etc.  An old cork […]

The most wonderful time of the year has arrived! The lists, the food, the shopping, the decorating, the meal planning, the family, the fun and the events.  I’m amazed that at the end of the season, I’m still ready to take on what the new year brings. I’m full of lists:  grocery lists, shopping lists, […]

Check it Out! Thanksgiving is just about upon us and I am just about done getting my dining room all ready for the big dinner we will have. The only thing I needed was placemats for the table. I didn’t have a supply anymore, especially not holiday related ones so I decided that I’d create […]