Getting Organized: Old magazines
My one and only New Year’s resolution is to become a better housekeeper. I am starting with simply getting each room organized: determining what to keep, what to sell or give away, and, my favorite, what … Read More
Home Improvement
Use an onion to neutralize paint fumes
I am very sensitive to fumes, even if they are relatively harmless. Hubby and I have been painting our living room these past few days and for some reason the odors have been bothering me more than … Read More
Budget chandelier makeover
Last week I spruced up some ugly recessed lighting fixtures, and today I finally tackled my bland dining room chandelier. The dining room light was one of the many things I hoped to replace soon after … Read More
An easy makeover for ugly 1960’s recessed lighting
Our house was built in the early 1960’s, and it has a serious identity crisis. In some ways it looks very traditional and could date back much further than when it was built. But then there … Read More
Our Sweet Beatrix Potter Nursery Theme
As an architectural designer, my baby’s nursery was one of the most important (and fun) projects that I undertook during my pregnancy. The overall theme came to me fairly easily; I knew I wanted a gender-neutral … Read More
Steam cleaning carpets with the RugDoctor
One of the selling points when we chose our house was the beautiful (if very worn) hardwood flooring throughout. I’ve always loved wood floors, but the attraction wore off a bit when I became pregnant. I … Read More