The House Museum ~ Musée Nissim de Camondo, Paris When I travel to a new city, I always look for a "house museum" to visit. They're always former private homes whose history or residents were important to the community where it was built. Of course the most famous are popular tourist sites (think Monet's home in Giverny, France, … [Read more...]
Ultra Violet ~ Color of the Year
Ultra Violet ~ the color of the year was chosen by Pantone, the ultimate color organization. On the color wheel, purple is a secondary color between red and blue ( a bit more red, while violet is closer to blue). Pantone Executive Director, Leatrice Eiseman describes it as "a blue-based purple that takes our awareness and potential to a … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Choose White Kitchen Cabinets
Remodeling the kitchen is a huge project. Purchasing new kitchen cabinet is a big portion of the budget. Y0u don't want to make any mistakes. Do you go with a white or a stain or a painted finish? Here are five reasons why I love white kitchen cabinetry: White reflects light White makes a small space feel bigger White is timeless and … [Read more...]
Personalize the Family Message Board
Personalize the family message board with decals. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but it's never too soon to start making your Christmas gifts. This personalized message board is perfect for every busy mom on your list. I'll show you how to make your own plus how decals can update a clip board. Follow this link to get the details on … [Read more...]
Kitchen Rehab: Copper Sink
Kitchen remodeling and updating is a huge undertaking. In our old farmhouse, that meant gutting and completely starting over. We were able to reconfigure and reuse our 1920s cabinets, but were sad to find out that the original sink had been torn out and junked before we moved in. So we hit the flea markets in search for the perfect replacement. I … [Read more...]