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This project is perfect for anyone who lives in an apartment, condo, or any place that you have a patio but not a very big yard for a garden. I loving making these and add them to my gardens in the front of my house. They are different, and give a unique look to the… [Continue Reading]
Each year in December, Pantone, the “world’s color authority,” releases it pick for the color of the next year. Based on trends, fashion and what they are seeing in the marketplace, this color quickly becomes the hottest shade over the next 12 months. This week, Pantone announced that the color to wear/buy/decorate with/paint your nails… [Continue Reading]
I love the fall! When it comes to decorating Fall is by far my favorite season! The colors and the smells just make the home seem even extra homey feel. What it doesn’t mean is that you have to “undecorate” your house. Just add a few touches here and there. You can also decorate… [Continue Reading]
Summer is over, last year’s toys are destroyed and I’m exhausted. And now, school is starting! But the days of having a glorious daily routine are short-lived because its Birthday Season in this house and then? the Holidays. 4 out of the 5 people in my house have a birthday in the next 5 months…… [Continue Reading]
You may have seen all the new waterjet-cut tile designs that are in designer showrooms now. With waterjet it’s possible to create any style mosaic, however intricate. But what’s next in tile? I recently stopped by the beautiful new BDG Design Group showroom here in San Diego to see which new tile products designers… [Continue Reading]
Nestled on a canyon rim in the historic neighborhood of Mission Hills, this cottage has been a 10-year labor of love for architect Jim Gates and his wife Lara, a city planner. The 1916 home with Victorian touches sits among the Craftsman gems for which Mission Hills is known. Starting with a new… [Continue Reading]
Arranging bookshelves is one of those decorating tasks that folks seem to find particularly daunting. I’m frequently asked by my clients to come into their homes and offices and “do something” with their shelves. It’s actually a pretty simple process that’s easy to learn and fun to experiment with. So, when Beth (@HipMamaB) challenged me… [Continue Reading]
Where can I get custom paint colors? This is a question I’m asked all the time! Usually from people with horror stories about how they spent hundreds of dollars at a big DIY store, trying to get them to mix paint in the same color as their wedding china or a favorite silk pillow. What’s… [Continue Reading]
Looking for a really nice way to dress up your gifts this holiday season? Check out these FABULOUS do it yourself gift tags! I love the simple, yet elegant they dress up a simple bag. For tools and the how to, click here.
All during the month of December holiday movies and specials are playing on every TV channel, like It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas, or those claymation Christmas movies we all know. No matter how many times we see these movies there is always one… [Continue Reading]
Pumpkin pie, cornbread stuffing, glazed ham, sweet potato casserole,…oh my! As Thanksgiving nears, many of us are daydreaming of the delicious foods that will soon fill our bellies and not to mention our waistline as well! Did you know that the typical consumption during Thanksgiving holiday is between 3,000-6,000 calories? This can equal up to… [Continue Reading]
Autumn, to me, is a time for food that comforts and soothes. The same goes for desserts. Sure this season is a great time for pies and cobblers, but sometimes I crave something that really melts as soon as it hits my tongue. Something rich with a tinge of sweet. Let me introduce to you… [Continue Reading]
Back in October when the iPhone 4S came out, Stefanie, Theresa and I had a in-depth conversation about which model to get. With the promise of iCloud, and simply making sure to delete unwanted pictures and video, I argued that 16 GB was really all I needed. Theresa and Stefanie worried that with the 50… [Continue Reading]
I go through app phases. Sometimes I can go months without downloading, or even considering, a new app, while some weeks I’m downloading them like iTunes is about to go outta business. I’m in a downloading-like-a-madwoman phase at the moment. It started a few weeks ago while shopping with a girlfriend and our daughters. She… [Continue Reading]
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