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Some Holiday “No, No, Nos”: The Difference Between Chic and Cheap.Okay, so over the past decade, we’ve coined the term shabby chic as synonymous with “stylish”, but that doesn’t mean we necessarily have to give up good taste or style. Just because something is “inexpensive” doesn’t mean it has to be tacky or “cheap”. If fact, decorating (your home) at a discount ... Read On  |
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Divine Pines: Tips For Choosing Your Christmas (Holiday) Tree:Whether you’re putting up a Christmas tree, a holiday tree or a Chanukah bush, professionals point out that there are few distinct things to look for, if you want YOURS to be a cut above (the rest).
Choosing a Pre-Cut Tree:
· Step away from the tree (at least a good 5 to 8 feet from it) and ... Read On |
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Pack Up And Go: Planning A Holiday Honeymoon Or GetawayFrom getting away for the holidays to planning a winter wedding and jet setting to the exotic (and temperate) destination of your desires, a retreat from the “mayhem” and “madness” and dropping temperatures is a great way to give yourself (or someone your love) a great gift for the ... Read On |
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Holiday Rush: How To “Buy” Yourself More Time For The Holiday SeasonIt’s that time of year when the weather is colder, it get dark sooner (it’s probably dark when most of you/us head out to work in the morning and dark on the way back home) leaving most of us feeling a bit blue and not much like doing very much. Yet, it’s that special time of year that challenges ... Read On |
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The Gift Of Time And Peace Of Mind: Simple Suggestions For Surviving The Holiday Season.If your “one of those” who haven’t noticed yet, the weather has certainly taken a dive toward the blustery, chilly side. And, if that wasn’t enough to remind us that winter is just around the corner, our friendly neighborhood stores and malls are quick to remind us with rapidly appearing seasonal ... Read On |
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Home Is Where The Heart Is: Finding And Owning Your Dream Home
Should you or shouldn’t you. After all, it’s a life altering decision, one that could cost you for the rest of your lives, or a least a good portion of it. But, it’s also an investment worth making. It is one generally geared toward brining you lots of abundant pleasure, pride and joy, ... Read On |
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Spotless Living: Ways To Remove Even The Most Stubborn StainsGetting settled in your new home or apartment can be really exciting. But along with married life and a potential family, comes the mess and mishaps of “family” living, including some thrills, chills and lots of spills, especially if you’ve got little ones (or DH’s buddy’s) around.
But, now ... Read On |
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Off The Rack: Caring For Your Winter CoatIf you’re easily offended, you may want to cover your eyes and ears. I’m going to make reference to two of the most “illicit” words that most of you may be furious about me bringing up, especially at this time of year. They are “Fall” and “Winter”…both just around the corner.
I’ve already seen ... Read On |
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Mind Your Manners: What You Should And Shouldn’t Do At The (Dinner) Table.While it may be chic (and polite) to belch after a good meal in certain cultures, the truth of the matter is, we live in North America, and those practices don’t apply here. From Miss Manners, to Ann Lander, we are a culture seeking the right answer in a sea of proper practices and social ... Read On |
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Bag It: Essential Purse Must Haves and Must Get Rid Ofs:It may come as no surprise that (almost) every woman identifies herself (to some capacity) by her accessories, her purse being one of them. In fact most of us have one for every season, occasion and mood. But according to the professionals, what’s in your bag says a lot about you as well. In fact, ... Read On |
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Double The Fun: Tools and Rules For Hanging Out With Other CouplesHanging out with friends poses little “problem” before the “Big M” (marriage), but once you move in together and merge your lives, that also means merging your friends. While no one expects or suggests that you give up your single friends (after all who will you hook up with his single friends?), ... Read On |
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Sharing Spaces: Effectively Merging Twice The Stuff Into Half The Space:Getting married means more than sharing your life, love and future with your beloved, but also sharing your space. Wait a minute. You may have been okay with relinquishing certain personal freedoms, but who said anything about abdicating any of your personal space? Especially your closet space, ... Read On |
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