From the monthly archives:

March 2009

A Hot Date On A Cooler Planet

March 24, 2009 Going Green

It seems that every day more and more people are becoming eco-conscious. Even my husband, who years ago teased me unmercifully about being a fanatic recycler and light-turner-outer, has gotten with the program and has joined the green team. If it’s paper, glass or metal, these days, he is conscientious about placing it in our [...]

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Are You Well-Armed?

March 20, 2009 Furniture & Arrangement

If you are in the market for a new sofa or upholstered chairs, please remember to pay attention to their arm styles, since that detail can dramatically affect your comfort. Anyone who already has a sofa with high, or straight and narrow arms can tell you that you can’t really rest your head on those [...]

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The Wrong Call

March 16, 2009 The Interior Redecorators Network

Last Thursday, The New York Times Home section ran a story, The $300 Makeover. I was glad to see that the article addressed the issue of how people have become increasingly upset with the way their homes look and function now that they are spending more time there, during this recession. But by inviting five [...]

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You And I Are Rich, Today

March 9, 2009 Living Up To Your Full Potential

Instead of obsessing on the soft real estate market and watching stocks gyrate, here is what I have been focusing on, recently, to make myself feel good: 1. Making sure I take time to exercise regularly. I really need that endorphin release. 2. Eating healthfully so that I have energy to deal with day-to-day stuff, [...]

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Enough Is Enough

March 6, 2009 Accessories

Have you ever visited a home where every inch of space has been “decorated?” I have a feeling you have. I know I have – many, many times. Each wall, most surfaces and much of the floor is covered with cutesy or artsy knick-knacks, not to mention lots of furniture. Let’s put it this way: [...]

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It’s The White Answer

March 2, 2009 Accessories

White accessories are on display everywhere these days: They are hot, hot, hot in magazines and even in television advertising. Now, I love this color and can never get enough of it because I work with so many other hues and lots of pattern all the time. When I get home, my orbs need a [...]

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