While we nearly always discuss furniture, or decorations for the house in this section, this time is different. We want to address the way to improve the way you design your meals. The French term for today’s topic is mise en place and will work well in any kitchen. But, thanks to the French for [...]
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How to Make Scrumptious Candied Fruit Cupcakes
Posted by admin on August 19th, 2011
The popularity of cupcakes just seems to increase, and the level of creativity appears to be growing just as rapidly. Chances are at some point you will find yourself making and serving cupcakes, and when you do make them something truly special. This version is one that I would keep under wraps until you are [...]
The Latest Trend in Baby Room Design
Posted by admin on March 5th, 2011
Such ingenuity and creativity often go into designing a nursery that awards are greatly deserved by many who concoct these imaginative spaces. For those that spend a lot of time within a nursery, the design can make a big difference to the parent's or nanny's mood over a long period. This is the reason why [...]
The Results of Our Authentic Victorian Christmas
Posted by admin on December 29th, 2010
We created a traditional Victorian Christmas in our home this year. This was done with the aid of several awe inspiring programs that imparted wisdom regarding that time period. Specifically, Victorian Farm got the ball rolling, and shown the light for us to recreate a time gone by within our own four walls. To keep [...]
Reduce Energy Use By Planting the Right Trees in Your Garden
Posted by admin on November 27th, 2010
One way to limit the use of your air conditioner in the hot months is to plant deciduous trees in your garden. A deciduous tree is one that loses its leaves in the autumn. By planting these shade trees on the sides of your home that get the most strong sunlight during the summer you [...]
How to Give Traditional Furniture a Casual Feel
Posted by admin on October 28th, 2010
Do not shy away from painting inherited, mismatched, old, or used furniture. Paint can work wonders, and change the entire feel and appearance of furniture. This means that if your home is decorated in a casual way, but you just inherited Aunt Edna’s Rococo table you can actually do something to make it fit into [...]
One Very Fine Family Project
Posted by admin on September 25th, 2010
Once you have everything just as you like it inside your home, the next phase is to spruce up the exterior. There is always something very appealing, and almost magical about an adorable birdhouse or two in a garden. What can make it even more special is if you and your children have made these [...]
Award Winning Wine Labels Make Great Wall Art
Posted by admin on September 16th, 2010
For those of us who visit the local wine merchants on a regular basis to add to our growing wine collections, here is something to consider. Not only are there wines so delicious that they win awards, but there are wine bottle labels that have also been noted for their design. The art work ranges [...]
How to Eliminate Odours from Your Home
Posted by admin on June 3rd, 2010
If you have not already encountered these then you are in for an aromatic treat. Often when you arrive home from a long hard days work there can be that stale scent about your home. Not a very nice way to be greeted as you turn the key, open the front door and walk across [...]
Easy Installations for a Complete Bathroom
Posted by admin on May 15th, 2010
While decorating a clients home we were faced with a particularly interesting hurdle. The homeowner was opposed to installing any permanent towel racks, curtain rods, well anything that would leave lasting marks or holes on the walls. The basis for this is that they know they will only be living in the house for 3 [...]
