Have you checked out freecycle.org?

By Nancy Ranchel

IMG 8629I first heard about it several years ago when a friend mentioned how she was able to easily get rid of a pile of sandbox sand cluttering up her yard. She posted the free sand on freecycle and someone came and picked it up. Easy peasy.

Want (Even More) Salvage Ideas?

By Nancy Ranchel

IMG 8578A general rule for my life is this: Never head north. It’s sunnier on the southern routes. Nevertheless, if ever in Canada, it would be good to alleviate the cold by shopping.

Creating an Old-World Kitchen

By Jack Wade

Sass Construction Inc CopperRangeHoodIt’s easy to attain a beautiful and unique kitchen space by investing in old-world elements that exhibit durability and craftsmanship at their very best.

Why Handcrafted Matters in the Home

BY Jack Wade

Apothecary ArtisanCraftedLightingBuying handcrafted goods that are created in small batches will reinstate your appreciation for the creative process.

Proper Lighting for a Positive Mood

By Jack Wade
Aucoin2As the days become shorter, darkness forces us indoors and away from natural light, our best defense against dreary moods and unmotivated gloom.

Weird Eco-Habits

By Nancy Ranchel
web-3483Recently a group of friends discovered that when using a restaurant or store bathroom, I take home the empty toilet roll if I use the last of it.

Home Trends

HomeTrends Pendleton FW14Plaid is not only good on flannel shirts, it works for home decor, too. Read on for our picks, just in time for the holidays.