Wow, it’s that time of year again already…time for the One Room Challenge! AKA the ORC, the One Room Challenge is a highlight of the season and a motivator to get. stuff. done. Here is the sorry state of the current Dressing Room in desperate need of a Do-Over…
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See what's new for 2022 from Design Edge Boston
I had the opportunity to attend Design Edge Boston this week and see what the luxury home furnishings industry is up to….here is a peek at what I saw at the show…
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Color of the Year 2022 Announcements
It’s THAT time of year…the season when all the major paint manufacturers start announcing their 2022 Color of the Year…guess which colors the first two have chosen…were you right?
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The Joy of Weeds
Plants and flowers add so much life to a room! This week we discovered a new source of unexpected free cut flowers and greens, right under our nose…
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Thoughts on Design: Good Design is for Everyone
Design is not the same as stuff. Stuff (furnishings, art, etc) is all part of a design, but good design is much more than a collection of nice things. In fact, you can have very expensive things and still have a home that is not well designed. Good design should be available to everyone, it’s not about having money…
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A Great Vegetarian Chili Recipe
This is seriously the best chili I’ve ever had AND it’s healthy! Made with sweet potato and beans, the secret is the step of making a flavorful chili paste seasoning. And the Instant Pot adaptation means you can have this deliciousness on your table in less than half an hour…
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