To Market, To Market: A Fresh Perspective of April’s High Point Furniture Market
Recently, I had the chance to “talk story” with Marilyn Canas, HomeWorld Senior Merchandising Assistant about her recent visit to the April 2014 High Point Furniture Market in North Carolina. … Continue reading
5 Alternatives to Real Flowers
I like flowers as much as the next person. But being as frugal as I am, paying for a bunch of petals is another story. I do appreciate that flowers … Continue reading
How to add SOLE to your room
One of the benefits of being an empty nester is a clean house. (Don’t tell my daughter.) Another benefit is a lower electric bill! With more time on my hands, … Continue reading
5 Ways to infuse sunset in your home
I don’t know when it happened. But lately, I’ve been drawn to anything and everything orange. And the timing couldn’t be better. Celosia Orange is one of Pantone’s top colors for … 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
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
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