When you don’t have a lot of space to work with, choosing the right furniture for your patio or deck can be a real challenge. Doubly so if you use the space both for hosting guests and for soaking up a little sun by yourself. The best furniture for a crowd is definitely not the best […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Stylish Spirits: Tips for Making a Home Bar Work in Your Space
09
Sep
Sep
Bars aren’t typically something most of us would associate with our houses. Bars are for dates or relaxing after work, possibly meeting up with old friends. Also, bars are about brushing shoulders with strangers and buying overpriced drinks. Anyone with a bar in their house must be wealthy, or willing to indulge in irresponsible extravagances, […]
07
May
May
Summer is in the air! As temperatures rise, your thoughts may naturally turn to pools, beaches, and summer entertaining. Long evenings spent outside are much better if you have a good space in which to enjoy them. Whether you’ll be hosting summer parties or want a peaceful spot to yourself, a well-appointed patio is worth […]
22
Jan
Jan
One of my clearest memories of my house growing up was a statue we all universally referred to as “the solitary imp”. The imp was a squat, grey gargoyle-like creature that sat and squinted across the fishpond. This statue has fixed itself more firmly in my mind than other part of the yard. In my opinion […]
05
Sep
Sep
The best tasting beer is beer that’s served on tap. That means that enjoying your favorite beer the way it’s meant to be consumed often means having to go out and find a place where it’s served on tap by someone who knows how to pour a drink. But home taps – real, bar quality […]
31
May
May
Soaking up a little sun is one of the great joys of summer; basking in the glow, enjoying the fresh air, and just kicking up your feet poolside to enjoy a summer day. Pool loungers are a dime a dozen, and they’ll certainly get the job done; but they aren’t always the most comfortable, and […]
24
May
May
The most stereotypical gazebos are frilly wood structures: decorated with Victorian style woodwork, painted white, and stuck out in some wide, scenic space, like a sprawling garden or park. But these pretty little gazebos are the stuff of weddings and afternoon teas in English gardens; not so much the average back yard. Not all gazebos […]
"Green" Home, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Outdoor Living
Ventless Fireplaces To Warm Up Any Home For The Holidays
04
Dec
Dec
To me, there’s nothing that signals the beginning of the holiday season quite like the first time my family lights a fire in the fireplace. But these days, all grown up and in an apartment far away from that childhood hearth, the beginning of fall seemed a little extra chilly – in more ways than […]
"Green" Home, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Outdoor Living
Home Office Sheds: Making It Easier Than Ever To Work From Home
10
Nov
Nov
Being able to work from home is something of a mixed blessing. You have a lot more freedom to dress how you want, work when you choose, and customize and personalize your space any way you see fit. But this flexibility also means a lack of structure, and trying to work in a house full […]
04
Aug
Aug
Dogs love riding in cars, but often the experience is less than stellar for the car itself – not to mention the human passengers that have to ride in it afterwards. Dog hair, tracked mud, drool, and worse offenders can ruin the upholstery in a car, leave unpleasant odors, and even damage the clothing of […]