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Being earth-friendly isn’t difficult

A few days ago while standing in line to pay for my groceries, the lady behind me noticed my handful of reusable bags as I handed them to the cashier. “How do … Continue reading

August 5, 2016 · 1 Comment

Make it your happy place

I’ve written about my cousin Gayle’s 1200-square-foot townhouse before (read original post “Living Clutter-free” here). She’s an organizational genius and (in my opinion) gives Martha Stewart a run for her money (yes Gayle bakes too!) Recently, … Continue reading

July 15, 2016 · 5 Comments

Outdoor dining for lazy summer days

Is there anything more tranquil than a picnic on a lazy summer day, or more delicious than teri chicken or kalbi right off the grill? The time to savor sunny days and … Continue reading

July 8, 2016 · Leave a comment

How to make room for overnight guests

As a huge fan of all things HGTV, I am completely caught up in the Tiny House movement. I love all their clever space-savings ideas, double-duty furniture, and their passion … Continue reading

July 1, 2016 · Leave a comment

The quiet workhorse every home should have

If you have a bench in your home, then you know its functionality and versatility make it the hardest working furniture in your home. If not, maybe you’re not using … Continue reading

June 22, 2016 · Leave a comment

How do you say “Thanks Dad”

If you don’t have a gift yet for Father’s Day (June 19th), don’t sweat it. Whether he’s a young dad, old dad, tall dad, short dad, has-everything dad, wants-nothing dad, we … Continue reading

June 10, 2016 · Leave a comment

A HomeWorld Remodel on “Living808”!

In case you missed this amazing living room transformation by HomeWorld Home Furnishing Consultant Charlyn Bookhart on “Living808”, click here. If you want to see how a room planner can help … Continue reading

May 28, 2016 · Leave a comment

Quick Tip: Easiest Way to Remove Coffee Stains from Your Mug

For some reason, my co-worker’s 8-month-old coffee mug is tarnished with stubborn, dark coffee stains. I see it every day and all this time I thought he never washed it. … Continue reading

May 13, 2016 · 3 Comments

Do You Know The Difference? [furniture definitions explained with images]

Sometimes everyday furniture lingo can be confusing. Here’s a few definitions to help clarify some common furniture terms. Rattan vs. Wicker The words rattan and wicker are usually used interchangeable to describe … Continue reading

May 6, 2016 · 1 Comment

What Mom Really Wants For Mother’s Day [3 creative gifts]

Although billions of dollars will be spent on jewelry, clothing, and flowers this Mother’s Day, do you know what moms really want? Well I can’t speak for all moms, but this … Continue reading

April 29, 2016 · Leave a comment
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