When is a wall more than something that merely holds up the roof? When you look at your walls as part of the decor of your home. We experience fads regarding these walls. Some decades we Americans are in love with wallpaper. I just visited the ...

Sharing a meal with family and friends is one of life's joys. No doubt the space challenges of smaller homes add difficulty to planning gatherings. Fearing that you don't have enough room is not an excuse for avoiding the fun of having people over...

Every little kid knows that hiding is fun. When it comes to well-designed confined space, hiding is a critical tool. Often people get so used to living with certain items out in the open that they no longer properly see what a room really looks ...

Breaking rules sometimes yields the most appetizing results. California Pizza Kitchen has a divine caramel pudding with sea salt on top. It is the unlikely combination of taste sensations -- sweet and salty -- that is so compelling. The same can ...

Sometimes the simplest things bring the greatest pleasure. This spring, try to bring a fresh new look to at least one room in your home. You can do this by spending little to no money; I guarantee it! Success is pinned on being visually ambitious ...

The lazy days of summer might seem far away right now, but this is an opportune time to begin daydreaming. Every year about this time, I begin to prepare for how we will use the yard and patio during the hot months. I take stock of what has been ...