Kitchen Counter Trends
Over the past 20 years, many homes in North America have been converted to, or built with, open concept kitchen-living spaces. This is partly in response to the demand for larger homes and, subsequently,
Butterfly Gardens
There is something about butterflies that instill a deep sense of wonder. They appear to us as fuzzy caterpillars found along the stems and leaves of garden plants. Then, at a certain time, they
All About Olive Oil
For centuries, olive oil has been produced by pressing green or ripe olives to extract the delicious and fragrant oils. It has been used since ancient times for cooking, oil lamps, skin treatments, and
2023 Decor
Older generations have pioneered a style that is enviably neat and easy to live with. It's known as 'coastal grandmother' or some variation of the name. It implies a retirement lifestyle in relaxed locales
Frugal Resolutions
The word frugal is derived from the Latin frugalis, which means value and virtue in thrift. A frugal mindset helps us decide how, when, and why to spend or save our money. Practicing frugality
Steam Cleaning Basics
In commercial operations, steam is a widely used cleaning and sanitizing tool. It can reach in the areas that are often in accessible to other cleaning methods such as brushes and cloths. This makes
A Quiet New Years Eve
The basic elements of New Year's Eve at home are some festive lights, wonderful food and drink, and a stellar movie playlist. Set the stage with a few candles and fanciful light strings to
Homemade Snow Globes
Every holiday season, the snow globe makes its appearance on windowsills and study desks. Inside are magical dioramas with miniature villages or people in landscapes. It's fun to give them a shake and image
Log Homes
Log homes have a special appeal and an aesthetic that invites occupants to reconnect with nature. Living in a log home is something akin to 'art as an experience'. Log construction has evolved, from
Central Vacuums
A central vacuum cleaner is a system that is built into a new home to make cleaning easier and quieter. They feature ducts in the walls that carry dust and debris to a central