We moved into our house about six years ago. It was a “fixer-upper” – structurally sound with a great layout, but hadn’t been updated since the 70’s. The walls were covered with textured, old-school wallpaper; the orange and brown tile in the entryway brought Woodstock-style flashbacks; the fluorescent lights in the bathroom provided motel-like ambiance. […]
Parenting
Don’t Forget the Memories
“If your house caught on fire, what would you take with you on the way out the door?” We’ve all heard that question, and we all have similar answers: Family members and pets Photo albums (pictures of family members and pets) Special mementos (things made by family members (not pets) that have special meaning) I […]
Vacuum Lines of Love
The best part of vacuuming is making lines. No matter what direction they go, vacuum lines shout that the carpet is clean. I’ve often thought that if I would just drag a stick across the rug in a pattern, people would think it was freshly vacuumed. Over the years I’ve tried different patterns to make […]