Mysteries along the road most traveled

Because we live near a reservoir, there is a lot of natural terrain that remains. Along with a few mysteries. So the other day, I took my camera with me down my street to show you what I wonder about, several times a day. Yea, I'm a little off-topic today, but just sit back and enjoy the mysterious drive down my street with me!

Light up your patio party!

Entertaining outdoors?  Party on into the night with clever outdoor lighting!  You’ve got lots to chose from…candles, torches,…

Top 8 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

It's almost time for that annual event (May 10th, if you need to know). Forget the flowers, buffet lunches and chocolates (ok, maybe keep the chocolates). Let’s get real. Here are the top 10 gifts us mom’s could really use, but probably won’t come right out and ask for:

Updated Bedding (it’s spring!)

As you may remember, I got a new (huge) mattress a few months ago and shared my dilemma on how to dress it properly in the post What do a bra and mattress have in common. Well, spring has finally sprung here in Connecticut, so I thought I should share my seasonal bedding change with you!

The Ultimate Sports Room

I was doing a staging consultation on a lovely home this week. All was as expected, until I entered the basement. There, before my startled eyes was the most thorough tribute to any football team I had ever seen. Now I'm not a big sports fan, but I felt the energy in this space as if I had 50 yard tickets for the big game. I felt the wind in my hair, the sound of the crowd, the smell of spilled beer (wait, that part might have been real). Game on!