Mardi Gras Carnival Theme Party Décor

Regardless of whether you live in New Orleans or not, everyone seems to look forward to Mardi Gras (which means fat Tuesday in French). It is the perfect excuse for a party and it has a theme already built-in, making decorating for a Mardi Gras party very easy. Mardi Gras takes place on [...]

Valentine’s Day Candles…What does your candle say about you?

Valentine’s Day celebrations can mean different things to different people. Perhaps you are ready to “pop” the big question to that special someone in your life or maybe you use this universal day of love to recommit to a long time partner. You might find yourself, like many couples today, with a house full [...]

DIY Christmas Cookies … Try French Macarons

DIY Christmas Cookies … Try French Macarons

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Re-create the Movie Theatre Experience in your own Home Media Room

Movies have the ability to touch all of our senses. We hear the conversations and the music, we see the beautiful scenery and the actors, we feel through our emotions as well as tactical elements such as the leather of the chairs and we certainly taste and smell via the yummy treats we allow [...]

Control 4 “Lifestyle” Universal Remote Control

It seems that everything these days is operated by a remote control. With the push of a button you can turn on your television, stereo or Jacuzzi, control the lighting, the garage door and even the outside sprinkler system. For this reason, the simplest item to use would be a Universal Remote Control.
A [...]

A Decadent Pair—Coffee and Dessert

Some things are better in pairs; wine and cheese, bread and butter, berries and cream. The ultimate pair is a wonderful cup of brewed coffee along with a decadent tiramisu dessert made with Starbucks new VIA Italian Roast coffee.
Starbucks has introduced what they are calling a “ready brew”, which is an instant coffee that [...]

Red and White Christmas Décor

The combination of red and white during the holidays conjures up visions of candy canes, peppermints, Santa’s suit and even Rudolph’s nose. But there are other, more sophisticated ways to use these colors that will last during the holidays and into the early days of winter.
Flowers are a fresh and simple way to decorate [...]

Festive Outdoor Lighting

Who says you can only use festive outdoor lighting during the Christmas holidays? It is now possible to find themed lighting and LED lights for Hanukkah, Easter, Valentine’s Day and Halloween. Many of these lighting “themes” are not necessarily specific to a holiday, making them appropriate for use throughout the season.
For example, [...]

PORTABLE WALL DECALS MAKE FOR AFFORDABLE ART

For many years the term “wall decal” conjured up visions of Winne the Pooh on a child’s bedroom wall. Or maybe the grape vines that wound around your Grandmother’s kitchen. Fortunately, the wall decals available today are much more sophisticated and can actually be considered art for your home.
If your design style [...]

Autumn Outdoor Living: Must Haves Heat and Light

Outdoor living continues to be a popular pastime for most people. Our homes reflect this trend as we are seeing larger outdoor entertaining spaces that often include full kitchens and separate seating areas. The decorating needs of these spaces are similar to decorating the interior of your home. You will need comfortable seating [...]