My mom always taught me that if you can’t cook well, at least present well. When initially touring our home I could not imagine this dining room accomplishing that need for me. I knew this room was going to take a lot of TLC! But first, we had to annihilate the “builder’s grade” brass chandelier ...
Honey Lime Curry Grilled Chicken
I'm at it again. Sharing yet another quick and easy chicken recipe. This time, for the grill! This one was extra convenient because I was rushing at the new-to-me grocery store and could not find the marinade aisle (grrrr). As luck would have it, my always-hungry husband had just emailed me a new ...
Putting life back in the Living Room
Hmmm, what to do with this pink, isolated, formal living room off the foyer. In staging, we call this a “first impression” room. ...
Champagne “Date Night” Chicken
Not all dinner recipes gracefully prepared with company present. Since I only share recipes here that are fail-safe, I thought this should make an appearance. So if you're looking to woo someone with your culinary prowess, here you go! Whether you're in the market for love, or would just love a ...
Family Room Move-in Makeover
Every home has that one room where everyone tends to hang out. And usually it’s the family room. I didn’t get that good vibe when I first toured the family room in this home as a prospective buyer. It was dark and felt closed off from the rest of the house. The floor, walls and ceiling ...
Purple Bedroom to Ooh La La on a Budget
My five year old articulated it well when she first saw her new room. “It looks like Barney threw up in here.” The walls and doors were dark purple, and all the trim was dark pink. Seeing how we would be the ones painting it, I thought I would throw up too. That’s a big job! Before we could ...
Master Bedroom Move-In Makeover
The master suite is supposed to be a retreat to sooth the soul at the end of a long day. But we just weren't feeling it from this house when we first viewed it online. It felt dark, dated, and yes, it looked like a lot of work! The reddish-brown carpet and pink walls almost sent us ...
Red Accessories with Heart
Valentines Day is nicely placed right smack dab in the middle of winter. What better time to warm your heart and distract yourself from the cold, dreary weather that appears to be overstaying its welcome. It’s a great excuse to add a little splash to your décor at the time you need it most. A few ...
The Family Office
What was I thinking! Since I scored a larger office in the move, and decided to make it a "family office" so I wouldn't feel like I was missing out on anything. Now my Mom Cave home office has effectively become the upstairs family room (which honestly, I rather like). As usual, I didn't want ...
The Green Building
Thanks to reader Sally Etlinger for contributing this post to YHOB! I've always been fascinated by what green means to architecture, and learned a lot from this post. How have you (or will you) incorporate green into your future projects? ~Susan Going green is a phrase that has been tossed around ...
Laura’s New Kitchen
Meet Laura. She has lived in her 1966 New England colonial EXACTLY 10 years and 2 days. She wanted to celebrate with a new kitchen in time for the holidays. But…she didn’t want to spend over $500 to do it. So she turned the creative readers of YHOB to get some ideas on how to proceed. And quite ...
The Best Verde Turkey Enchiladas Ever!
I cam across this absolutely amazing Verde Turkey Enchilada recipe at the Chi Wulff blog (they refer to this recipe as "Not ‘Yo Mamma’s Creamy Green Turkey Enchiladas." Love that! So of course, I had to try it. Because...if I can make it, so can YOU! I made this with leftover Thanksgiving turkey, ...
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