Given with love, received with joy, cut flowers are among the most popular gifts for nearly every occasion. To really “wow” the recipient, help keep that bouquet blooming and beautiful for as long as possible – with basic training in the lives of cut flowers courtesy of “Bouquet Boot Camp.”
Don’t worry; no one will shout [...]

As the brilliant sights and sounds of warm weather once again emerge, many of us instinctively turn our attention to sprucing up the inside of our homes.
If you’re planning on completing a summer redecorating project, consider drawing your inspiration from the vast array of bold and breathtaking colors nature provides. “Each season [...]

A fresh coat of paint is a great way to change the look and feel of a home, and it’s important that the thought process include more than just color schemes. Lisa LaPorta, designer and co-host of HGTV’s “Designed to Sell,” along with KILZ Casual Colors paint, offer expert tips for repainting your home.
1. Don’t [...]

The cold months of winter can feel very long, as most people are forced to spend more time indoors. When animals hibernate and the colors of plant life fade, our moods and energy often fade as well. Short of taking a monthly vacation to a bright, tropical paradise, one way we can keep energy in [...]

Much like we can expect from the American people in next year’s election, the votes among the nation’s top interior designers and manufacturers are split when it comes to forecasting what will be “hot” in home decor in 2008.
The good news is that there’s no mudslinging or veto power. In fact, design bipartisanship is encouraged, [...]

(NC)-When fall comes, the days get shorter and there is a chill in the air. We start decorating our homes again, anticipating the holiday season and the long winter ahead. Sally Morse, Director of Creative Services for Hunter Douglas (1-800-265-1363; www.hunterdouglas.ca) Canada’s leading window fashions manufacturer, offers the following tips for fall decorating:
Layer: Put a [...]

Look around your house and you will likely notice a lot of coordination. The brushed nickel knobs on your cabinets match the kitchen sink; all of the lighting fixtures on your upper level contain alabaster glass; and every window in your home has those same wooden blinds.
Matching looks and materials allows you to create a [...]

Traditional Feng Shui utilizes the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal and water as remedies to energetic issues in a house or building. The basic concepts are simple: use common sense in furniture placement, keep it free of clutter and make sure the room’s flow or arrangement allows for conversation.
Feng Shui works in every [...]

Whether it is a starter house in the suburbs or a loft in the city, making a first house or apartment feel like home is a daunting challenge to young people at the start of their careers. Furniture from Mom and Dad’s attic can help, but what about those big, naked windows?Privacy and light control [...]

If cooking in limited space is a challenge, your countertops are cluttered and you have no cabinet space left, it may be time for a kitchen remodel. According to the national trade publication “Kitchen & Bath Business,” an estimated 6 million households will embark on said adventure in the coming year.
If you’ll be among the [...]

Not since Austin Powers daringly paired a lilac and cobalt blue suit with a blue polka dotted shirt and red-and-white scarf in a 2002 hit movie have we seen such a profusion of prints, plaids and patterns in fashion.
From the runways of New York to the showrooms of home products manufacturers across the country, designers [...]