The Color Marketing Group, an international association of color design professionals, sets the color palettes for products months in advance of the current season. This year, emerald green is the “hot color” for everything from fashion to home furnishings:       If you enjoy incorporating the latest...

February is the month for love, so let’s talk about how to makeover your boudoir to create a beautiful and luxurious space for relaxation and rejuvenation, shall we? Even small changes can create a new ambiance in the space you spend at least a third of your life. The boudoir should make your spouse or significant other look...

Now that the holidays are over and your guests are gone, it is time to think about 2013 and how you’ll create a better life for yourself and your family. It is easy to take the space around us for granted because we are used to how it looks and functions. But, what if you could create excitement, happiness, a healthier...

Since you are likely to entertain at least once during December, you are probably thinking about how to make your home feel and look its best without spending the money you’d prefer to spend on gifts. When you focus on the “experience” you create for your guests and family, your home will always present its best...

Let’s focus on you and your family, and what you have planned for the rest of the year. Are you cooking and entertaining this Thanksgiving? This is one of our favorite times of year, and if you have company staying with you, click here for a great recipe we found for pumpkin pancakes for a phenomenal breakfast or...

    Fall is here with crisp nights and golden sunlight days, and before too many more weeks, the weather will get cold, and you will be spending more time inside your home. Before you hibernate for the winter, make sure your home is ready for heavy daily use. Remember to change your batteries in your smoke and...

Isn’t it hard to believe that fall is nearly here, and that the holidays are just weeks away? Before long, the smell of turkey or ham will waft through our homes as we share special meals with our families and friends. Is your home ready for its holiday debut? Your powder room is one area that all of your guests use. ...

Every year retail stores decorate earlier and earlier, and one day, we will probably see decorations up all year long. You may wonder why I am mentioning this now, but believe it or not, we are already working on projects that “must be done for the holidays.” Especially if you’re considering a large-scale...

What Happens When Your Kids Leave Home?   It is an emotional time when your kids grow up and leave home. Maybe you’re ready for your child to start their new life or college experience, but an empty room that was full of your child’s spirit, personality and yes, mess, is a reminder of what is now missing. It is a...

Summer Entertaining Is Just Around the Corner! Thinking of summer barbecues or casual entertaining in your back yard this summer? Since more of us are enjoying “staycations” instead of expensive trips, doesn’t it make sense to invest in an entertaining space you and your family can enjoy for years?   Your...