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...]
Valentine’s Day Cute Cards and Other Adorable Stuff
Apparently, Valentine's Day is not my favorite holiday because I figure that if someone loves me they will show it with or without an official call. But I certainly celebrate it anyway. My favorite thing to do is, of course, spending time with my daughter. Nothing is better than doing something fun together! Of course, if you have young children that can already operate … [Read more...]
Green Color Ideas For Your Home: Green is the New Gray
When I told my friend Anna that green is a new gray, she raised her eyebrows in disbelief. Is this one of those new designer fads? I’m staying with white, black and gray. Green decorating ideas is way over my head. I love bright colors but only in other people’s homes, mine not so much. I can see it as a small something or a plant. But paint my walls bright green, and … [Read more...]
A Tale of a Bay Window Curtain Rod
I recently had a chat with an old client who struggled with dressing her bay windows and asked me for advice. She didn't want to hire a designer to do fancy swags or ornate tops. She wanted simple panels to go with the rest of the house. "I want the curtains that open and close, not just dust collectors", she said. Then she confessed that a proverbial handyman came along. You … [Read more...]
Extra Long Curtains Online? Where to Get Them?
Quality extra long curtains and drapes were hard to find. Finally, some wise manufacturers recognized a huge market for them. Yay! Life-savers! Except, many people still make expensive mistakes when ordering online. Even if you spend less than a hundred dollars, it's a lot of money to waste, right? Firstly, you don't want to pick the wrong fabric that looks … [Read more...]
