First, this update. I've spent two weeks in Tunisia, a north African country that could be considered third world in many aspects. Yet they recycle, irrigate and rotate crops. At the brand new Eden Palm museum in Tozeur, I learned every part of the date palm is used. Nothing is wasted. The fruit is used for jam and flavored "butters" in addition to dried Continue Reading
Accentuate the Positive
A quick and easy way to change up a room is by switching out the simple things. Just by replacing a few throw pillows, rug, lamp or painting can change the over all mood of a room and helps you to accentuate the positive aspects of the interior. Will Wick from Wick Design Group uses a blast of color but only in the artwork he's chosen. If your mood changes just Continue Reading
Eyes of a Teenager
I'm traveling home from my younger son's high school graduation as you read this. Sigh of relief, now we're onto the next step and that will be determined by how the summer goes. In the meantime, I wanted to post some interesting photos through the eyes of a teenager by Jackson, my soon to be 18 year old. Without being biased, I think I can say he has a keen artistic Continue Reading
Two Simple Solutions
If you want to make a quick, easy change to a room's decor here are two simple solutions.In the November 2009 issue of Southern Living, Associate Decorating Editor, Anne Turner Carroll used framed wallpaper along with an antique settee and a lamp to create an attractive setting on a blank wall. The wallpaper was cut and placed in ready-made frames. "Covering the Continue Reading
Just Slipcover It!
Just Slipcover it! Ha, not for your walls this time but for furniture. It truly is the easiest way to restyle a room on a serious budget. If you can sew, more power to you but if you can't there are some great products out there that will give you more options when it comes to revving up your room. Apartment Therapy asked their readers if they liked or disliked the Continue Reading
