Decorating

By Sarojni Mehta-Lissak

Throughout the year, it’s not uncommon to have visitors for overnight stays; whether for holidays, celebrations or just to catch up on lost time. You may have relatives arriving from the Midwest or a close friend driving in from out of town to join you for a weekend. So where do you put your guests to make them feel at home, welcomed and ready for a good night’s sleep? (more…)

By Karen Escaland

Flowers add beauty to our surroundings. A kitchen table dressed with a floral arrangement of fresh-cut flowers is inviting and welcoming to any guest. A vase filled with flowers at your bedside creates a fresh smelling aroma of spring time. Even flowers given as a gift bring a smile to the person who is receiving them. (more…)

By Christine Chamberlin

You’ve chosen an organic lifestyle. You eat organic foods. You exercise. Now it’s time to make your bedroom, the room where you spend one-third of your life, as healthy as it can be. (more…)

Written by Leigh Bradford
ISBN: 1-58479-455-0
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Review by C. Delia Scarpitti

Art director of the widely-known Interweave Knits magazine, and a devoted life-long knitter, Leigh Radford decided to create a knitting book to “become more innovative in order to reorder the way she—and others—looked at knitting’s potential”; thus, Alterknits: Imaginative Projects and Creativity Exercises (STC Craft Books) was born. (more…)

By Emerson Lockwood

The addition of simple natural light to a remodeling project can have a huge impact on your level of satisfaction. A well designed home that maximizes the use of natural lighting without compromising energy efficiency brings extra sunshine into your life. (more…)

By Christine Chamberlin

You’ve chosen an organic lifestyle. You eat organic foods. You exercise. Now it’s time to make your bedroom, the room where you spend one-third of your life, as healthy as it can be. (more…)

By Jill Black

When guests first enter your home, the first thing that greets them is the aroma. Essential oils may often be used to create a homely atmosphere within the home. (more…)