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  • Color: Hemlock Green

    I first heard the term “hemlock green” last spring, in reference to Pantone’s color palette for spring 2014.   This green walks a wonderful line between mint green and sage green, with a decidedly gray undertone… much like the hemlock foliage itself. Once you study the color, you’ll see it everywhere — in fashion, jewelry, decor, …

    Spooky Halloween Treats (Part 2)

    Halloween is a great time to get a little creepy and funky with your desserts. Creativity works at its finest during this holiday — whether you’re planning your costume, a haunted house or party, or simply a cupcake, Halloween is time to go all out! Can you tell it’s one of my favorite days of …

    7 Ways Beautiful Fall Porches Can Transition through to Winter

    As Halloween transitions to Thanksgiving in the US, what do you do with pumpkins or your other fall décor? How do you make it last as long as possible and still be attractive and appropriate to the season. 1.       Keep it Classic Elegance is timeless. This beautiful porch repeats the black from the front door …

    Halloween Decorating Ideas

    It’s almost here!  That spooky-ooky time of year that brings out the ghoul in us!  Halloween gives us that fun opportunity to decorate for a short period of time before turning our thoughts to the holidays.  You probably already have your pumpkins and mums, but you might need some fresh ideas to celebrate the fun …

    Cooking It Up with the Kiddos

    Some of my most cherished memories from childhood include holiday baking and decorating cookies with my grandmother and cousins. The kitchen has always been the hub or the heart of the home in my family. So, it was only natural that I became curious about the flurry of culinary activity that unfolded in that particular …

    Cozy Throws for Your Home

    Here’s the deal at our house: My husband is always warm and likes to keep the house cooler. I am always cold and usually have on a sweatshirt and socks when indoors, even in the heat of summer. Is this the case at your house, too? What’s the solution? I stash cozy throws all over …

    Pack the Perfect Picnic

    I can’t believe it’s almost Labor Day weekend – the unofficial last weekend of summer. I’m not quite ready to let summer go yet, so I’m packing up my family and some food and having a picnic this weekend! Want some ideas for the perfect picnic? Here are some of my favorites: The Italian Job …

    Spring Treats

    Spring is here and while I’ve already overdosed on Easter candy, all I can think about is indulging in colorful treats while relaxing outdoors with my family. Spring is also a popular time for baby showers and birthday parties, so take note – here are some of my favorite spring treats that are sure to …

    Crowd-Pleasing Brunches Just in Time for Easter: Part 1

    Easter is almost upon us, and in our home that means BRUNCH!  You may not know this, but I have experience feeding crowds.  We have five children, ages 15 to 27, and there are usually “extras” that are along for whatever feast we’re enjoying.  In fact, Easter has become one of my favorite holiday brunch …

    Favorite Passover Treats

    Passover is one of my favorite holidays. Not because of any presents or decorations, but because of the food. I love all the food involved – chicken soup with matzo balls, brisket and roasted veggies, charoses, and even gefilte fish with lots and lots of horseradish.  The food tastes comforting to me and it’s always fresh …

    Easter Table Settings

    With Easter right around the corner, these beautifully simple Easter table settings will help you to not only create the perfect table for your family and guests, but will be sure to inspire a love for the perfect spring table beyond the Easter holiday.   Simple and Rustic Egg Table Setting Grab your favorite mason …

    5 Ways to Use Antique Accents in Your Home

    I have a life long love affair with antiques going on.  Maybe because I was fortunate enough to grow up around antique pieces and items in our home that had been passed down through the generations.   I am drawn to the dimension, personality, and sense of history that antique accents can lend to a space.   …

    Five Ways to Brighten For Spring

    We’ve had so much cold weather this winter, I don’t think spring can get here soon enough!  And I know I’m not alone in that feeling.    Even though the days are still gray and chilly, I have a few tips to help you get your home ready to fully embrace those warmer days that are …

    When Cupid Designs: Valentine’s Color Showcase

    Love is in the air and the most romantic of holidays looms near, prompting many to find new ways to incorporate romantic colors in their interiors. Contributing to the perfect storm of pinks and purples, Pantone recently announced 2014’s color of the year to be radiant orchid, a rich berry purple perfect for the season. …

    Everyday Winter Mantel Ideas

    With the holidays behind us, trees removed and ornaments packed away, the house can start to look empty and sad. But even though December has passed, you can still create a beautiful mantel vignette as a nod to winter, without a holiday feel. Here are a few ideas to decorate your mantel after the holidays, …

    Get Organized, One Small Space at a Time

    Raise your hand if getting organized is on your list of goals for 2014!  I think I’ve put that on my list of goals/resolutions every year since my third child was born 15 years ago.  I always start off strong, highly motivated.  And then life takes over.  I get busy and tired and overwhelmed.  And …

    Worry-free New Year’s Party Ideas

    As the last days of 2013 are winding down, it’s time to start planning the arrival of a New Year. Don’t let hosting your own New Year’s Eve celebration become stressful.  We’re often a little weary and worn from all the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday festivities . . . food preparations, gifting, traveling, etc. Have …

    Five Ways to Prepare for the First Day of Winter

    It’s almost the first day of winter and, I have to admit, I’m more of a fan of spring than winter. Because of that, I have to steel myself for the cold weather ahead. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and get ready for my five ways to prepare for Old Man Winter. 1. Pile …

    Five Perfect Christmas Cookies

    There is an annual Holiday tradition in my house called “Baking Day”. My father-in-law comes over and we roll up our sleeves in the kitchen together to do all sorts of holiday baking. He inherited his love of baking from his mother, and hopefully we will pass down this tradition to my son who also …

    Go Bold with Reds

    The holidays are approaching and when I think of the staple color of the season, I think of red. Sure, this cheerful color is great during the winter season, but it’s equally delightful to see year-round. Look for red as you decorate, but infuse it within your home décor as well. Shades of red will …