I've been very good. I've been on vacation but wrote and scheduled all of my posts (except for today) for when I was away.I'm returning late tonight, tomorrow is my birthday, and I've lived three quarters of a century so I'm taking a break! See you next week!--Lorre Lei Continue Reading
Helpful Ways & Creative Designs for Worthwhile Causes
We are all taken aback by the effects of Hurricane Sandy. When I see the images, I'm stricken with eery memories of living through Hurricane Katrina, while my family was in New Orleans, which was a nightmare. Although many in NJ and NY especially are still without power, with damage done to homes and even lives lost, it's heartwarming to see those who can help step up Continue Reading
Thinking “outside the bag” entrepreneurship
The weather's getting cooler and it's time to think about grabbing some popcorn and snuggling up next to a fire or watching a football game on TV. Browsing through the October Country Living, I saw an article about a young couple who think outside the bag with big dreams about their own popcorn company offering a healthy makeover to the microwavable Continue Reading
If Color Was Your Costume
Can't help you with what to wear for Halloween but, if you're looking for a way to dress up your home, here are some colorful options.These Casart Coverings ideas are take directly out of a page from the House Beautiful's Paint Palette. This one is right up my alley, since I dabble in paints all the time. I just love how they pair these with paint colors (see Continue Reading
Into The Woods
Is into the woods a new decorating trend? According to Ell Decor's Trend Alert column, the traditional rustic motif, faux bois, is hip and being used in glamorous new ways such as rugs, fabric, pillows, plates and furniture, in a wide range of colors other than just woodsy ones.Houzz recently had an ideabook by Laura Gaskill titled Fall Decor Goes Into The Continue Reading





