You’ve baked, you’ve bought, you’ve entertained, you’ve travelled – the annual holiday rush is done. With all of the guests, gifts, toys, clutter and clean-up, the house can feel a bit overrun. For at least the month of December, you have probably been doing a lot for others. Now is the time to consider doing something for yourself. Why not create a space that’s all yours? The Master Bedroom is a place that’s made for rest, but you can also transform it into a personal oasis, away from the regular hustle and bustle of your home.
If one of your New Year’s resolutions involves spending more time with your family, you’re not alone. Each year around the holidays, polls conducted consistently show that many of us vow to appreciate loved ones and spend more time with family and friends in the coming year. The good news is that with advice from time management experts and some personal motivation, it’s not as difficult as you may imagine.
"Lighten up!" That’s the buzz phrase for Fall. The Fall colors, which you’ll see in everything from fashion to furniture to the garden, include bright greens, deep fuschia, bright orange, fiery red, ochre yellow and violet. How can you brighten your garden with these colors?
In the ongoing effort to combat the clutter of a home blessed with two roving, active children and two over-scheduled adults, I’ve learned to roll up my sleeves in order to keep my sanity. I figure if the goal of family life is a real relationship, then the objectives are clear: make space, clear obstacles and invite input.
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