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Seasonal Activities: Fabulous Fall Outings
While I’m almost “ashamed” to admit it (primarily because I was appalled at the fact that stores were stocking “traditional” Thanksgiving items at the end of August/beginning of September), I spent this past weekend putting out my pumpkins and hanging up my straw people, as well as making fall ... Read On  |
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Designs For Life: Simple Solutions For Turning Your House Into A HomeWhile I must admit that in some arenas my tastes have changed, I also feel confident saying that for the “most” part, in many cases, they have stayed pretty much the same….just with a more “sophisticated” twist.
I love the seasons and changing the scenery in my home, but again, for the most ... Read On |
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Summer Of Love: Fall In Love With Hosting A Summer SoireeWith the exception of those few winter creatures who prefer the cold artic temps and snow to the summer sun and heat, who doesn’t love summer? And besides warmer temps and tan lines summer spells (hopefully) lots of outdoor fun and entertaining.
Here are a few haute but cost effective ideas for ... Read On |
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Well-Oiled: Choosing The Best Oil For What You’re CookingA recent study suggests that a Medittereanean diet, replete with plenty of veggies, fish, nuts, legumes, and olive oil is among the best ways to eat for both me an you. And, while eating may not always or necessarily be the problem, cooking can be the catastrophic culprit, even for those who know ... Read On |
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Hot and Spicy: How To Store Household SpicesBesides really enjoying the “art” of cooking, I’m a big fan of at home entertaining with homemade meals (though I’m not necessarily so big on the cleanup), and foods from all over the world made with lots of different and exotic flavours and spices. In fact, when dh and I went to Disney, we were ... Read On |
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Comfy Accents: Boudoir Designs To Fit Your LifeIf you’ve ever watched MTV Cribs, you know that the boudoir is frequently referred to as the room where “the magic happens”. And, the reality is the most of us spend at least one third of our life in bed, making it one of the most important rooms in our house, for rest, relaxation, our health, and ... Read On |
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Free and Clear: Cleaning Up Your Environment And Your LifestyleAs I drove home from work the other day, grumbling about the amount of garbage along the L.I.E (and its service road), I waxed (and waned) poetic about days gone by when Long Island was a much cleaner and fresher environment to live in; days when you could smell fresh cut grass and cow manure ... Read On |
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Walking In A Winter Wonderland: Winter housekeeping tipsMy dh and I make frequent runs up North where his family is from. Yet, while we usually stay for the same length of time, it never ceases to amaze me how much more we seem to need or bring once the weather cools down. And, while we may not actually be bringing “much” more, it certainly feels that ... Read On |
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Home Improvement: Taking The Guess Work Out Of Making Your Home Guest Ready We all know that first impression, be it on a professional or personal “interview” can be a deal maker or a deal breaker. And, in fact, that’s probably why most of us emphasize our appearance so much, or at least we should before making our most important public appearance. Yet, one area that often ... Read On |
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A Fine Dining Experience: Hosting Your First Formal At-Home FeteHosting your first “grown up” event that’s more than just cocktails and finger foods, and includes family as well as friends can be quite exciting. But, it can also be quite exasperating and overwhelming. In fact, if you’re the kind of gal whose mom didn’t necessarily “love” being in the kitchen or ... Read On |
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Tasty Traditions: A Sweet Way To Get Little Ones Involved In The HolidaysTeach your child about YOUR holiday traditions by getting him or her involved in the holiday spirit and getting him or her to help out. Start by hosting a holiday cookie decorating party and invite a few of your child’s friends over for the delicious festivities. Bake up some of your favourite ... Read On |
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Behind Closed Doors: The “ART” Of Lining Your Cupboards And CabinetsPerhaps you don’t have “friends” you may snoop in your cupboards and cabinets, and truly the only two sets of eyes that will view the inside of your vanity is you and your mate.
But, why take chances. Instead consider lining the inside you’re your storage space with specialty lining such as old ... Read On |
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