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Lighting and Your Home: The Master Bedroom

I am a lighting fiend. I blame it on my poor vision. For years I suffered from frequent headaches, eyestrain, and yes, on one occasion I accidentally paired navy blue shoes with black pants (and that was with my contacts on). I finally determined I am someone who functions better with proper lighting. It may sound cliché, but don’t underestimate the proper placement of lighting in your home. It can save you from sore eyes and some most embarrassing fashion disasters. My ophthalmologist provided me with the following preferred placement measurements for different lights: A General Rule to Remember: For … Continue reading →

Transforming Your Bedroom Into A Valentine’s Day Retreat

Still trying to pay off those credit cards you maxed out during the holidays? Then the prospect of taking a Valentine’s Day trip to Aruba may be out of the question this year. In today’s world, money can be tight, but just because you don’t have extra cash doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice a romantic evening with your sweetie this February 14th. Forget about dinner at a crowded, overpriced restaurant and reservations at the cute B&B across town. You can create a memorable night of romance in your own home. With a few decorations, some imagination, and the right … Continue reading →

Picking the Perfect Bed—Children

In my previous blog: “Picking the Perfect Bed—Adults,” I admitted to the mistakes I made in shopping for a new mattress. This blog deals with the issues that arise when shopping for a bed for your child. When searching for the “perfect” bed, most parents take into account the size of the child, the size of the room and, of course, price. Meanwhile, most children are looking at other factors, mainly, comfort, style and (if you are lucky) practicality. Naturally, you are going to want to take your child’s opinion into consideration and ideally you will find a way to … Continue reading →

Will You Be Disappointed This Valentine’s Day? Survey Says…

Have you ever spent Valentine’s Day hoping for a diamond tennis bracelet only to be gifted a can of tennis balls? Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and I guarantee there are some people out there who could care less. Their what’s-the-fuss-all-about attitude is in direct contrast to those who are putting the final touches on special gifts to show their soul mates just how much they love them. What are you expecting from your loved one tomorrow? Hallmark magazine recently conducted a survey of what women want versus what they actually get. I found the results to be quite surprising, especially … Continue reading →

Home and Garden Week in Review Sep. 4-10

Here’s a handy run down of what Marjorie, Michele, and I discussed the week of September 4- 10, in Home and Garden, just in case you missed anything. September 4 – Kids’ Décor: From Young at Art, Little Rock – Multi-tasking and Clutter: A Team? – Bathroom Cabinets And Other Cluttered Things – The Automatic Dust Pan: Dust Troubles Away – The Hands Free Can Opener: Use Your Feet! September 5 – Picking the Perfect Bed—Children – Picking The Perfect Bed—Adults – Keep it Family Friendly – The Garbage Disposal In Your Home: What Else Can It Do? – The … Continue reading →