The PTO at St. Mary of the Purification Montessori School raised money to “spruce up” the children’s library. Although it was a nice sum, it did not seem to be enough to cover everything they wanted to do. The list of…
*** Before reading this post, PLEASE READ THIS “DISCLAIMER”. I don’t know if I mentioned this before, but I can be opinionated at times. THIS is one of those times – continue at your own risk. *** If you are…
No matter how much money we have, everyone likes a good deal. Even with an unlimited budget, you generally don’t want to spend ALL your money. It’s nice to have a little left to have a nice glass of wine (or martini) while…
Years ago, back when people used to buy plastic covers for their “good furniture” and plastic carpet runners, tassels were high-class (as my grandmother would say). The “rich folks” would have tassel tie backs for their lush draperies, tassels…
By now everyone has heard of Ikea hackers, the site where people take Ikea products and alter them to fit their wants and needs. Other than to say how ingenious some of the hacks were, I never really gave it…
I am working on this project that got me to thinking… the project includes a small office space yet my own office is not in order (so to speak). Actually, I had almost completely stopped using it since leaving the…
This has been a long time coming so here it is… KID SPACE! This room has been everything from storage to an office to a guest room before it found it’s true calling as the little one’s bedroom. Of course…
Great article from Money Talks. It echoes many of the sentiments I’d use for my college kid. I can’t wait for him to move into his first apartment; think of all the fun I am (oops, I mean WE are) going…
We spend so much time and money looking for that perfect piece for above the sofa or that special little vignette, that we sometimes overlook the best and often cheapest artwork ever. Kid’s masterpieces! Tap into children’s untainted creativity and…
They say kitchens and bathrooms sell homes. And that kitchens are the heart of the home. It would be so wonderful if we could all afford to create spaces perfectly tailored to our needs, wants, and taste throughout our homes. Ah…