Trends come and go; that much we know. Every time we turn around there is some other fashion trend we should be following, some other way to wear our hair, and some other popular method by which to design the interiors of our homes. Who has the time? And more accurately, who has the money? Keeping [...]
We all look for ways to make rooms in our home – as well as a home at large –something special; something for which we can be proud and something that we will delight in sharing with family and friends. The truth of the matter is, however, that finances are always an issue. By looking at [...]
Anniversaries are like the Christmas holidays and birthdays in that there are so many options for gift-giving but nothing that clearly stands above the rest. We all have those people in our lives that are difficult to buy for and for whom we struggle with the perfect gift to give whenever the occasion arises. Anniversary gifts [...]
Styles have surely changed over the years and for those who are following the trends, there is much from which to choose in terms of decorative pieces, color, and furniture. But there are still those of us who prefer our home décor to be traditional; choosing to forgo the trends and maintain a classically styled home. [...]
There are only a few pieces in a household that are versatile enough to be used in practically every application. Clocks are one of those pieces; able to be hung on the wall, placed in a corner, or put atop a variety of furniture. In fact, in purchasing a clock, consumers are essentially making an investment [...]
With the real estate market being what it is today there are many homeowners that are making the decision to downsize and scale back in order to be able to make ends meet on a monthly basis. The economy is such that larger homes are not selling as home buyers simply do not have the money [...]
There are a great many people for whom antique is the only way to go; they define their décor by adding pieces that have history, meaning, and physical character. To this end, shoppers comb flea markets, antique stores, and estate sales in order to find the pieces that will add something to their home’s décor. Clocks, [...]
As parents we all want our children’s rooms to look great; we go to great lengths to ensure that the furniture that we choose, the paint that we use on the walls, the artwork that goes up, and the accessories that we buy are all reflective of our child’s unique personality. Luckily, there are many different [...]
For many adults their bedroom is the last room in the home to receive any attention; there just always seems to be something else that is the priority and when it comes to spending money on design it’s more difficult to spend it on something that only you will really enjoy. But that’s essentially the point; [...]
As summer fast approaches, there are many among us who will head to the water and set sail on our boats. Sailing, it will be noted by anyone who is an enthusiast, is one of the best ways to relax and enjoy the summer months. For those lucky enough to own their own sailboat, the boat [...]