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
Uncertain Climate Brings 5 Predictable Color Forecasts
Despite the outcome of the upcoming election being unclear and the political tide being murky, you can bet on bold and bright color forecasts for 2013. It's actually an ongoing trend that is getting more play in interior design.Here are some recent sources for color forecasts:1) D+D or Design and Durability: Forecasts contrasting colors with jewel tones, Continue Reading
