May 2010

Thanks To The Brave We Are Free

May 31, 2010 In Memory Of

When I was a little girl I remember seeing people wearing red crepe paper poppies on their lapels and on their dresses each Memorial Day to honor the people who gave their lives for our country. Today, let’s take time to stop, remember and silently thank those brave souls for their sacrifice. In Flanders fields [...]

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A Pinch Of Kitchen Style

May 28, 2010 Accessories

Whenever I watch cooking shows on television it makes me smile when I see those cute little prep bowls the chefs have lined up and filled with various seasonings. Would that I could have a production assistant preparing fresh ingredients for me before I return home from work I would sweep into my kitchen and [...]

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Looking For A Hookup

May 24, 2010 Accessories

When it comes to interior design, functionality is as important as aesthetics. Attractive rooms that don’t work well are like good-looking people who are not intelligent: they’re just a bunch of pretty faces. Not long ago I walked into a very stylish restroom at a doctor’s office. As I closed the door I noticed the [...]

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Tip Top

May 17, 2010 Accessories

When several different wood finishes are present in a single room, one of the simplest and least expensive ways to bring greater cohesion to the space is to add wood tops that are stained in the dominant veneer to the disparate pieces. For example, if a room has mostly espresso-stained furnishings and there are a [...]

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