The secret to being a good shopper is really no secret at all. Be a smart shopper. We’ve heard financial gurus preach it from the mountain tops to do your research and know your budget. In theory, it ...

This week we are going to talk about DIY! I am one of those people who will try pretty much anything to see if I can save some $$$, whether it is patching drywall or installing crown molding. You name it, and I have...

You worked hard, saved for months and counted down the days until your new hardwood floors were installed. Two days later your dog knocks a mug off the coffee table and leaves a nice little mark on them. A month lat...

Do you love the look of fresh greens gracing a side table or kitchen counter? We do too! But fresh cut flowers, no matter how low the price, can be hard to justify in the weekly budget—especially considering h...

This year, I hope to write about falling back in love with my home. We live in what I affectionately call a "sea of houses." I, and a good bit of America, I'll bet. You probably know what I mean--a &quo...

    Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City and after graduating from New York's Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in textile design, he worked as a designer for a silk mill specia...

I first heard the term "design crush" on the Young House Love blog in regards to the marvelous Sarah Richardson of Design Inc., Room Service (Fine Living Network), and Sarah's House (HGTV). ...

Check out this amazing Before & After by Kellie of Cashon & Co. in Texas!  It's a gorgeous master bath and kitchen reno in her Gulf Coast home.  Check her site and blog for more great B&A pics ...

Check out these amazing before and after pics of Michelle's Tennessee kitchen--it'll knock your socks off! Her love of ironstone inspired the look and feel of her kitchen redo. She has graciously shared the secret...