Making Your Apartment a Home
Published December 2011: eHow Home
Making Your Apartment a Home
Just Because You’re Renting Doesn’t Mean You Should Sacrifice Style
Article Excerpt:
Moving into a new apartment can be an adventure, but it can also feel limiting, as most leases bar any big design changes. Even though you don’t own the property and can’t make drastic renovations, that doesn’t mean you can’t make it feel like home — and you don’t need drills, bits and hammers in order to make it happen. Read more »
When Grown Kids Return to the Nest …
Published December 2011: eHow Home
When Grown Kids Return to the Nest
Keeping Your Space – And Your Cool
Article Excerpt:
After your children leave home, it’s likely that you’ve packed up the trophies and posters on the wall and converted their bedrooms into an office, sewing room or even a guest bedroom. Read more »
The Christmas Balancing Act
Published December 2011: eHow Home
The Christmas Balancing Act
How to Spruce Up and Stress Down Your Holiday Cheer
Article Excerpt:
Even though Christmas cards and family portraits portray an image of a season of joy, the holidays often lead many on an emotional roller coaster ride that can easily run off course. From the hustle and bustle of shopping to preparations for family get-togethers, the spirit of the season can dwindle without the opportunity to recoup. Read more »
Classy Christmas Dining Decor
Published December 2011: eHow Home
Classy Christmas Dining Decor
Make the Feast Festive and Toast Your Family
Article Excerpt:
When it comes to Christmas gatherings, the tree may be the focus of the room, but the food is the center of the action. The table is where friends and families come together to celebrate the festivities of the season. Read more »
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