Looking to improve your health this year? It doesn’t always have to be hard. A subtle change in your habits can go a long way, both for you and your kids. One of them is standing more with one of the stand-up desks while doing computer work at home. According to health experts, spending all day in a seated position has a dramatic negative effect on your health. Because I … [Read more...]
Your FREE Home Project Planner.To-Do Home Checklist
I’ve never been much into New Year’s Resolutions, but one thing I do know? I need to start a new year spending a day or two planning, organizing and nesting. I cozy up with warm blankets, cozy pillows and hot chocolate by the fireplace and start planning with this Home Project Planner. You can join me! Click here to get your FREE Home Project Planner. Declutter … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know Before Bringing Flowers on Mother’s Day
Mother's Day without flowers is like a song without love words. But do you really know the meaning of every flower and the symbolism? Before I read The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh I had no idea about the meaning of each kind of flower. Here are the descriptions that I borrowed from the book: Amaryllis signifies determination, beauty, and love. … [Read more...]
Best Slipcovers to Save Your Sofa
Should you get a slipcover? It depends on how important your couch is to you and how much budget you have. I am addressing the topic of the best slipcovers because of this question from one of my readers: Hi Marina, I have two lovely, well-constructed sofas which are screaming, “make me pretty” as the fabric while in excellent condition is a dated floral sage green and soft … [Read more...]
I am Design Excellence Competition Winner
This June I became a Design Excellence Competition winner. Just recently I've been sitting in a room filled with seriously talented interior designers at the annual gala dedicated to the Design Excellence Competition winner ASID, New Jersey. Their projects' photos were sliding on a widescreen. Each one was better than the next. I felt inspired by the creativity and … [Read more...]
