It’s soon to be THAT time of year, prepping your house for the onslaught of holiday entertaining is something of a necessity! It’s officially holiday party time where you have holiday potlucks, gingerbread house building parties, and extravagant dinner parties. It’s also a time that can get pretty stressful if you’ve decided to host a …
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Setting up a new kitchen or updating your old one? With so many gadgets on the market, you could be feeling overwhelmed in deciphering what’s worth it and what’s not. Here are ten must-have gadgets and appliances that would make your cooking life a whole lot easier. 1. Silicone Spatula A spatula is a small …
Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen or making a few changes spruce up your space, changing or adding a kitchen island can make an eye-catching statement with its unique design and personality. It can set the tone for the entire room with varying features like countertop, decorative posts, or a baseboard trim. Kitchen islands are pretty …
Cabinets play an important role in “making or breaking” our kitchen and take up nearly 50 Percent of the total kitchen renovation budget. Before you decide to reface or replace your cabinetry, there are a few things to know and consider. What is Cabinet Refacing? Cabinet refacing is changing the surface, much like painting your …
[ezcol_2third] Recently a friend on Facebook posed a question, “Do you make your bed everyday?” I was kind of surprised by the responses. There was an overwhelming number of people who replied it was a MUST to make their bed everyday. Maybe this surprises me because it is so far from my thoughts. [/ezcol_2third] [ezcol_1third_end] …
Hey ya’ll- Ashley here! So my inspiration for this magnetic board came from a Melissa and Doug magnetic doll for Laney last week. She showed immediate interest, but found it hard to dress the doll with the little stand it came with and the no flat surfaces we seemed to have for her disposal. (Insert …
About 10 years ago, I began taking classes at UC Berkeley Extension to complete a certificate program in Sustainable Design. As I to worked my way through the program, I began to wonder if eventually, the terms Sustainable Design, or Green Design would become redundant, because all good design would automatically incorporate sustainability. …
A couple of years ago, I was discussing a potential vacation with a good friend, and occasional travel companion. We had kicked around the idea of this trip for a while, and I was reluctant to commit to further planning. This was to be an international trip lasting a few weeks. “It’s just going to …
Does shopping overwhelm you? Too many choices, all the chaos, bright lights and noise, zapping your energy and leave you overwhelmed, warn out and feeling defeated?! Guess what, me too! I am a firm believer that more of us need to be conscious of our environment and how it leaves us feeling. Many of …
Want to see what Keeping Up With The Jones’ looks like these days? Take a look at how your neighbors are remodeling their kitchens and bathrooms. This past year the hottest trend we have seen so far is the White Shaker cabinetry with gray countertops, backsplash, walls, and floors. With this current trend, we …