It’s spring, and that means time for planting and cleaning up our yards and gardens. Sometimes, creating the look you want for your yard can feel daunting. Here are some easy ideas for creating instant curb appeal. Paint & Plant…

Ever seen a great room in a decor magazine or show and wondered, “man, how do they make it look that good?” The answer is simple: trade secrets!  Designers and decorators have written and rewritten the book on making their…

Seductive and deep, shades of purple from soft lilacs to regal amethysts are popping up everywhere. Traditionally associated with spirituality, wisdom, luxury and wealth, tones of purple will amp up any décor with sophisticated flair. Here are some great examples…

Mother’s Day always sneaks up on me a bit — something to do with the end-of-school craziness. I often end up scratching my head over gifts and thinking I can always resort to flowers, right? And my mom happens to…

Margaritas, tortilla chips, salsa; what’s there not to like about a holiday that celebrates spicy Mexican food, warm weather and military conquest (over France, btw). If you’re planning on feasting with your amigos this weekend, and have been just too…

Spring is officially here! That means it’s time to rediscover your garden and put those green-fingers to good use. Don’t know where to start? Try these 3 easy steps to a beautiful spring garden. 1.    Expert knowledge at your…

Did you celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree? Don’t fret if you did not; I didn’t either….but only as a kindness to the trees. Let’s just say that a green thumb I do NOT have. However, I still appreciate…

Happy Earth Day!  We’ve come a long way in our environmental awareness, whether it’s how we conduct our business, the car we drive, the light bulbs we use, or what we feed our families.  However, it’s clear much more can…

In the pursuit for new and fun ways to spend more quality time together, this spring break we opted against a traditional family vacation in favor of a low-key staycation. So with the sun shining and the day’s beauty ahead…