In the neighborhood where I grew up, all the houses were identical in layout. That made each the perfect blank canvas for the woman of the house to express herself. (The men were busy doing manly things.) Each woman just happened to express her unique individuality in a manner almost identical to her neighbor. They painted … Read more
There are crafty types out there who, with imagination and hot glue gun, can transform a bunch of recyling bin rejects into hip home decor. I’m not one of them. I wish I were. Doing old fashion crafts just feels so modern. I want to be that. I love the idea of being crafty so … Read more
Psst, have you considered a makeover?
Never mind your wardrobe, although Spice Girls concert T-shirts make fine window rags, we’re talking home here. Some brainiacs at Harvard University report that annual remodeling expenditures will likely increase at an inflation-adjusted 3.5 percent in coming years. That may not sound like ground-breaking news until you consider that since its peak in 2007 the remodeling industry was on a double digit decline.
Celebrate the season with new colors, bold designs, fun furniture, getting organized and a few guilty pleasures.
Sleek modern sofas, faux crocodile tableware, bold colors and plush daybeds redefine outdoor living.
Rawhide bones on the foyer floor. Underpants and jean piles in your boy’s room. Been thinking about getting better about living without so much clutter? You’re not the only one! Oregon Home asked professional clutter-busters and designers for easy-to-adopt strategies that can help you turn your Stuff Palace into a place of order that functions well for your family.
