Do not underestimate the art of lighting your home. Choosing specific light sources, from overhead, to table top to floor, can completely alter the feel of a room for the better if done well. Strategic lighting, particularly as the weather gets colder and the nights grow longer, can give your space a calming and cozy feel. Following are some guidelines on how to transform your lighting without breaking the bank: … [Read more...] about Transform Your Lighting Without Breaking the Bank
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Out of the Box Pumpkin Pie a la Julia Child
Ready to add an unexpected twist to your pumpkin pie efforts this year? Voila, enter some creative twists thanks to cooking icon, Julia Child. In particular, one ingredient transforms the traditional pumpkin pie experience as we know it to something very......French. Well, the French have always been great allies to the U.S. and even gifted us the Statue of Liberty, so why not give them some of the spotlight on what is decidedly a hallmark American tradition: Thanksgiving (and by way of association, the revered pumpkin pie). With no further ado, we present out-of-the-box pumpkin pie a la Julia Child: … [Read more...] about Out of the Box Pumpkin Pie a la Julia Child
Ways to Celebrate Winter Solstice with Hygge
Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere typically occurs on December 21st or 22nd and is recognized as the shortest day (and longest night) of the year. As such, there is no better way to beat the winter blues than with the practice of "hygge." Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) hails from Denmark and is a cultural practice that embraces feeling warm, cozy and safe. In fact, the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen claims that it is because of Danes' adherence to everything "hygge-ly" that they are rated as the happiest country in the world. Following are some tips on how to celebrate winter solstice with hygge: … [Read more...] about Ways to Celebrate Winter Solstice with Hygge
Ways to Streamline Your Thanksgiving To-Do List
What's not to like about a day dedicated to eating lots of great food and spending time with those closest to you? That being said, the prep work can feel overwhelming and so can accommodating a lot of people in your home. As such, there is no better time to let go of any perfectionist tendencies and make things easy on yourself so you can truly enjoy this special day. Here are some tips on how to streamline your Thanksgiving To-Do list: … [Read more...] about Ways to Streamline Your Thanksgiving To-Do List
Best Indoor Home Projects Perfect for October
With winter weather right around the corner, it's a good time to set your sights on home upgrades you can do indoors. And if you're thinking about selling come spring, these home prep projects will pay off nicely. Following are the best indoor home projects perfect for October: … [Read more...] about Best Indoor Home Projects Perfect for October