Heating Up the Fireplace
As homeowners’ tastes have evolved, the traditional – and sometimes overly ornate – fireplace has received a dramatic makeover. One of the newest contenders for consumers’ more contemporary hearts is the RED (Rectangular European Design) 40 direct vent gas fireplace from Heat & Glo®.
Grounded in Structure
A great area rug can ground the design of a room. To ground its latest collection of area rugs in solid design principles, Capel Rugs turned to internationally renowned fabric designer Kevin O’Brien. “The architect in me always comes out and demands order, but the artist in me says, ‘let’s toss it and have fun’,” [...]
Slobproof Sofas
Can you imagine curling up on this elegant white sofa to catch a movie – with a paper plate brimming over with ketchup-laden French fries precariously balanced on your lap? If you have kids, or for that matter, a husband, you’ve probably experienced the horror of a similar scenario unfolding in your very own living room.
The Perfect Fit
Finding a Contractor Requires Chemistry Do you often find yourself completing your spouse’s (or your sibling’s) sentences? Do you have a good friend whom you don’t see very often, yet every time you pick up the phone, it’s as if you’ve never been apart? That intangible connection and natural flow of communication between two individuals [...]
Deeply Rooted History
Historic Trees Take Root in Gardens As Americans, our history is firmly rooted in our hearts. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if a small piece of that history could flourish in our gardens as well, serving as a living reminder of the events that shaped our collective past? Word Count: 536 words with 132 word [...]
French Country Warms Any Décor
Charles Faudree Offers Designer Advice In an uncertain world, there’s something undeniably comforting about returning to a house furnished with the familiar. Whether the pieces are treasured family heirlooms or recent acquisitions, the classic styles and playful patterns common to French Country décor evoke that warm and familiar feeling we associate with home. The renowned [...]
Perfectly Shell
Bring the sparkling beauty of the sea into your home while you nurture the environment with these striking Shell Top Glass Bottles from Palecek.
Green(er) Houses – The Green Year by Jodi Helmer
Small Changes Make a Big Difference Going green may seem like no small task, but author Jodi Helmer is determined to show readers how small changes can have a major impact in The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference. The inspiration for the book, now in its second [...]
Recycling Renovation Debris Benefits Bottom Line
Waste Not Today, there are so many environmentally friendly choices you can make when renovating a home. You can choose engineered lumber to conserve wood, high-tech insulation to help boost the efficiency of your house and HVAC systems, water-saving faucets and energy-efficient appliances to preserve precious resources, and low-VOC paints to help your family breathe [...]
