Selling our house and having to find a rental in just a few months left me running crazy to find something , anything  in the right school zone that had enough space for my family and all our stuff. We found something none to soon, just a week before we…

I was struck by a quote I ran across today ... our objects, bibelots, whatnots, and knickknacks-say the most about who we are. They are as honest as a diary. Charlotte Moss, A Passion for Details Wow, that says it all. I have never been one to journal or keep…

(ARA) - Car keys. Mobile phones. Sunglasses. Not to mention backpacks, tote bags and the afternoon mail. Stuff. We all have it and most of us struggle with a convenient place to hide it. With our busy, come-and-go lifestyles, the kitchen tends to be the catch-all for everything that passes…

(ARA) - Even in the throes of winter, when most gardens are hibernating under a cold-weather blanket, it's easy to bring the warm, vibrant feelings of spring into the home with colors, textures and patterns. From the saturated colors of fresh fruits and flowers to the neutral hues of pavers…

(ARA) - At one time or another, everyone has found herself racing around the house with an armful of cleaning supplies, scrambling to tidy up for unexpected guests. But the prospect of surprise visitors need not cause a full-scale panic. Cleaning and organizing expert Donna Smallin offers practical tips for…