Before & After: The decluttered desk
I “try” to live a clutter-free life at home. Since I sew, my craft area is usually a disarray of fabrics and unfinished projects. But other than that, everything else … Continue reading
Easy Valentine’s DIY
Is it February already? The Year of the Horse is galloping by so fast. Whoa. Thanks to Designer Angelo Surmelis, we’re reminded how something so simple, affordable, and fun can … Continue reading
Five GREEN ways to celebrate the Holidays
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Christmas is definitely a joyous time to celebrate with family and friends. Traditions are honored and memories are made. But as soon…
How to finish from the beginning: Artfully designing with area rugs
Last week while watching HGTV’s “House Hunters” I was perplexed when a future home owner refused to choose one of the proposed homes simply because it had tile and not … Continue reading
Are you a basket case?
I have to admit I have an affinity for baskets. I love them all – from the big ones that hold a week’s worth of laundry to the little ones … Continue reading
Smartly crafted with character and convenience
Last week, when driving through the back roads of Manoa, I started to daydream about living in one of those old-style Victorian-looking houses. I’ve always liked old houses. So much … Continue reading
Why You Will Love This Sofabed
Besides being so fashionable and beautiful, the Grayson Convert-A-Couch by angelo:HOME is so easy to open. And you don’t have to move any furniture around it to open. Ideal for … Continue reading
Effortless Style with angelo:HOME
Even if I wasn’t such an HGTV geek, I would still fall head over heels with Angelo Surmelis’ new furniture collection. Reclaimed wood and metal. Fabulous and vibrant fabrics. Smaller-scaled … Continue reading
Timeless Traditions
In my younger college days, I was lucky enough to spend weekends and holidays at my roommate’s parents’ farm outside of Spokane, WA. I remember milking a cow for the … Continue reading
An Office Tribute
Although I stopped watching “The Office” a few years ago, it’s still sad to say farewell to characters that made you laugh and cry for many years. Those of us … Continue reading
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