Healthy Abode: Spa Bath – Part 2 by Melanie Holden
If your summer was anything like mine, it was a hectic one, and Iíd venture to say that weíre all overdue for a little R&R before the busy holiday season kicks into full gear. So, letís pick up where we left off a while back and get back to spa-ing your bath so that you […]
Like a Well-Aged Wine…Vintage Furnishings are Being Uncorked by Kimberly Reuther
We’re finally catching on…albeit slowly For centuries, our contemporaries around the world have been perfectly content living in vintage buildings and homes. With peeling plaster walls, dramatic moldings and herringbone wood floors, these interiors are reminiscent of previous decades and remain intact for new generations to appreciate and enjoy. Americans, however, have long favored the […]
Can My Life Be Simplified? by Jamie Briesemeister
5 Considerations When Deciding on Home Automation. 1. “Home automation” is not as threatening as it sounds… The term “home automation” may conjure images of The Jetson’s or Bugs Bunny’s “Home of the Future” where hologram telephones are possible and meals are as simple as zapping a small pill. Poof, instant turkey. While many of […]
Healthy Abode: Spa Bath – Part 1 by Melanie Holden
Are you too busy for a regular spa trip, but in desperate need of a little pampering? Join the club! It seems like we’ve all been required to do more with less over the past few years, which makes for much busier, more stressful lifestyles. Needless to say, all this work and worry is not […]
The Healthy Abode: FSC – What is That? by Melanie Holden
In several of my previous blogs I’ve referred to FSC Certified wood products, which has generated the question on more than one occasion: what exactly does FSC Certified mean? FSC is an acronym for “Forest Stewardship Council,” which was established in 1993 by various representatives from social, environmental, and forest management groups to raise awareness […]
DIY – Chevron Pattern Dresser – Kimberly Reuther
Those who know me best are well aware of my ability to envision possibilities in almost any space and are always pleased with the finished product. However, knowing my visionary ability means they are also cognizant of my low tolerance for detail work and executing these visions myself. Therefore, when I conceptualized transforming this drab […]
The Healthy Abode: Paint by Melanie Holden
Happy spring everyone! How wonderful it is to throw open those windows and ventilate all of the stale indoor winter air. Love it! Fresh air brings a renewed energy to the soul. With the anticipation of flowers blooming and the earth coming out of hibernation, lets talk color to give that renewed energy a jump-start. […]
10 Simple Practices for Saving Energy in Your Home by Jamie Briesemeister
Saving energy in your home can be as simple as flipping a switch, turning down a thermostat, or changing a light bulb. Here are a few statistics, gathered from a 2008 report by the U.S. Department of Energy that may open your eyes to how energy is spent in your home, with suggestions to decrease […]
The Healthy Abode: Cabinets by Melanie Holden
When you make the decision to implement sustainable practices into your life, education is critical in order to understand what you’re truly looking for in sustainable products. So far, I’ve brushed on water-saving plumbing fixtures and countertops. Let’s chat about cabinets for a while… Cabinetry is an important investment that creates a significant impact on […]
The Myth of Compact Fluorescent Lamps by Jamie Briesemeister
Energy conservation has become a hot topic over the past few years. Consumers are urged to turn off lights, use less hot water, and switch to compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in place of incandescent bulbs. I agree with the first two points, but I take issue with the idea of switching every light bulb in […]
