Setting the table for any occasion makes me happy. I love to keep it simple and festive, especially for the 4th of July. Yes the classic red, white and blue. One of my favorite go to items is ribbon. I . . . Continue reading
On the Today Show I showed America how I like to celebrate the 4th. I love having friends and family over on the 4th. It’s always been a very special holiday for our kids. I always go overboard with tricking . . . Continue reading
They may sound like bits of advice on aging gracefully, but these simple tips will ensure that your next patio set is right on trend. The following are four patio furniture trends to consider for 2012. Go grey. Shades of . . . Continue reading
Garden Prep: There are so many interesting ways of planting and potting flowers and herbs. These days, we have so many choices of containers that we can coordinate with any style we like. I have a stylist’s trick that we . . . Continue reading
Forget that crying jag you had the last time you tried to wallpaper … all wet glue and bubbles, watching it curl off the wall the moment you thought you were finished … let’s talk Tempaper instead.
Relax, what? Well that’s my middle name. I spend every summer in Italy at our home there. So you could say that I have an honorary Italian Ph.D. on the subject. The sad truth is that we Americans, as a . . . Continue reading
Sustainable living can still be beautiful. It’s all about repurposing household items that most people throw out, by using them in new, creative ways. Glass jars that condiments come in can be washed and reused for homemade pesto or tapenade. . . . Continue reading
