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Lestoil to the Rescue for Soot, Smoke Stains Oct. 12, 2023

Everyday Cheapskate

Problems with cleaning smoke produced by burning candles and soot from fireplaces are the subject of... Read More

Preferred Color Apr. 15, 2023

The Art of Design

Color is the most defining design element in a room. Colors can make a room appear cold and institut... Read More

Focusing on a Focal Point Apr. 01, 2023

The Art of Design

Ever enter a room and feel a bit disoriented? Chances are what is missing is a focal point. A quick ... Read More

It's So Palm Beach! Mar. 18, 2023

The Art of Design

Palm Beach: Just the sound of the name is powerful enough to conjure visions of beautiful estates, s... Read More

The Power of Black Mar. 11, 2023

The Art of Design

Black is used by designers all over the world. Industrial designers use it to accent shiny and polis... Read More

Doors Feb. 04, 2023

The Art of Design

Doors and windows are said to be the eyes and ears of buildings. Doors are great communicators. When... Read More

Country Houses Jan. 28, 2023

The Art of Design

For many, living in country houses is as common as living in any city. For some it might be a second... Read More

Design Destination: Stockholm Jan. 14, 2023

The Art of Design

Stockholm, the Swedish capital, is testament to the Swedes' love of beautiful albeit simple and func... Read More

Making a Family Room Jan. 07, 2023

The Art of Design

What goes into the makings of a family room? Historically, the first family rooms emerged from the h... Read More

Is Your Decorating Depressing You? Dec. 31, 2022

The Art of Design

From time to time, at a cocktail party or when visiting a friend, someone will corner me and confess... Read More

Difficult Houses Dec. 17, 2022

The Art of Design

Our homes sometimes fight us — or rather, we fight our houses — in our quest to find the... Read More

Design Destination: Vicenza Dec. 10, 2022

The Art of Design

No, let's not confuse Vicenza with Venezia. The latter is a beautiful, world-renowned Italian waterf... Read More

Cottage Style Dec. 03, 2022

The Art of Design

Cottages — it seems they never go out of style. The simple, warm-the-heart rustic decoration o... Read More

Colorful or Full of Color? Oct. 08, 2022

The Art of Design

So often during the summer months or during holidays, we take vacations to visit family or to farawa... Read More

Moving: A Big Expense and All Risk Sep. 29, 2022

At Work

Q: Everyone moves at least one time in life, but did you know that according to the U.S. Census Bure... Read More

Is Your Home Getting Too Smart for You? Sep. 24, 2022

The Art of Design

Sometimes I think we are living in the futuristic era of the Jetsons. At other times, it's George Or... Read More

Why White? Sep. 03, 2022

The Art of Design

It seems like everything that's old is new again. Throughout interior design history, time and again... Read More

You'll Want To Make a Batch of This Effective DIY Upholstery Cleaner Aug. 18, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

This DIY recipe for upholstery cleaner is easy to make, super effective and (you know what's coming)... Read More

Is Your Home Your Castle? Jun. 25, 2022

The Art of Design

Before you select the kind of sofa you want, what color you will paint your walls or where you will ... Read More

Simple Tips to Keep Things Beautiful and Working Well Around the House Jun. 20, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

MELTED-ON CRAYON STAINS With so many restaurants giving kids crayons to keep them occupied while wai... Read More