While it’s officially spring, your plants won’t look like they’ve “sprung” for a while. So get a head start on growing by planting indoor wheatgrass. In a little over a week you’ll have some impressive shoots that will impart fresh air and a verdant hue to your home. Wheatgrass pots are a welcome addition to […]
Tea spray refreshes me and my linens Recently I was looking for a new, natural way to freshen up my home and stumbled upon a light, yet unique, spray that refreshes both my sheets and me, and it couldn’t be easier to whip up. All you need is a teabag and a spray bottle. Just […]
With so many personal electronics in our homes these days, cords have become an unfortunate (read: unsightly) annoyance. Not only do they turn into a tangled mess, they also create a cluttered aesthetic. And if you have kids or pets, exposed cords present a safety hazard. Here are a few tips to cut down on […]
We all want to freshen things up from time to time, but rarely can we afford all new furniture. To get a home makeover without the decorator budget consider hiring a stager. Realtors often hire these professionals to rearrange a seller’s house so that it will appeal to a wide range of buyers. Their tips […]
Sometimes an answer pops up when you least expect it. This was the case for me when I recently realized the perfect lighting solution for a warm, winter bath. During dreary days in February, a long, relaxing bath is just what I need. However, overhead lighting in most bathrooms leaves much to be desired. Of […]
J & K Roofing Delivers Expertise and Customer Satisfaction By Kathy Vendegna A roof replacement is a task that most people dread having to do, especially if the reason is because of a weather event. Whether it is because of recent hail storm, or just normal wear and tear, a roof replacement […]
Healthier chicken goes well over rice, in a tortilla or sandwich
Need some wall art but don’t want to pay a pretty penny? Head to the local thrift store or scout out garage sales to find a book of botanical illustrations. Carefully cut out any images you like using an X-Acto knife and pop them into simple, inexpensive frames. Even if you have to buy a […]
The perfect bed layering technique One of the best parts about winter is feeling nice and toasty under the covers. But blasting the furnace runs up the energy bill and wastes energy. Fortunately, I stumbled upon the perfect bed-layering technique to insure a toasty night’s sleep and I’ve yet to feel the nip in the […]
You can never be too safe when it comes to crib safety. While the current recommendations—placing babies to sleep on their back in a bare crib—are fairly common knowledge, many parents, including myself, are always on the lookout for products that make things safer for baby and easier for us. When I first came across […]
From honeycomb to hexagon and everything in between, geometry is moving beyond the classroom and into your home this season. Because geometric patterns can easily overwhelm a space, they’re best used as accents or accessories. Bold geometric tiles make quite the statement, so they work best in an otherwise neutral room. Keep walls and fixtures […]
If you’re like me, you often stumble upon a quarter-full jar of spaghetti sauce or a half-used bottle of salad dressing and can’t remember when you opened it. I usually do the “sniff test” and warily use it anyway, but some foods I’d rather not leave to chance. The alternative is to throw out the […]
This garden was carved out of a hillside and “set” in amazing stonework.
Congrats to Boulder’s Sopher Sparn Architects for providing the “sparkling” design that integrates affordable housing, commercial and retail space, open space and parks, and energy efficiency. In September, Boulder’s city planning board approved a new modern urban village, said to be the first of its kind in the county. S*PARK, short for Sutherland Park—because it’s […]
Our county and state offer amazing wildlife watching. Visit these places at the appropriate times and you’re sure to see spectacular things.
Leaving the city and arriving at the beautiful stillness of nature—water, rocks, trees and sky—is the reason many people love having a cabin.
Collect, Clump, Stay, Go A little over a year ago I was introduced to a book by Marie Kondo that was destined to become a cultural phenomenon: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. The book has many followers, and even Facebook groups dedicated to it. While the book […]
As the holiday season winds down, we’ll look to store many of our wearable baubles for the next season. To prevent the inevitable mess of tangles, try one of these three tips to keep necklaces free of knots. 1 For thinner necklaces and ones with a long chain, thread the chain through a straw and […]
Flooring runs from classic favorites, like hardwood, to technologically inspired products. Here’s a look at what’s underfoot these days. By Eli Wallace When it comes to giving your home a makeover, there’s nothing quite like getting to the bottom of the matter—floors. Though we often overlook the styles underfoot, flooring sets the tone for an […]
A couple who lost everything in the 2013 flood gained it back through the charity of friends and strangers, and their own resilient spirits.
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