How do you know when you have an “uptight” room? Well, for starters, when the sight of it leaves you feeling tense, uneasy or uncomfortable! Our homes should be the last place where we should feel that way. After a hard day’s work, we ought to be able to come home to a place that is bright, cheery, and welcoming.… Read more…

“You’re kidding!” my friend said. “C’mon, really, tell me — who’s traveling with you?”

It was tough for my friend to believe – and once, it was tough for me to believe it, too. Years ago, when a retinal disease robbed me of my sight, traveling alone was last thing on my list of things I’d consider risking.

Everything about… Read more…

Going green is not just the “politically correct” thing to do these days – it’s the planet-saving, RIGHT thing to do. And it’s no exception in our home-planning and organization. In fact, there are tons of ways to get green in your organizational plans!

In the first in a series of “green organizing” articles, we’ve got the goods on how… Read more…

Argentine writer and poet Jorge Luis Borges once said, “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” And if you are an avid book lover like I am, you might find this visual to be quite appealing. Meanwhile, you brood at the sight of the sky-high stack of old books sitting in the corner of your… Read more…

Probably one of the greatest blessings of living is feeling alive! Nothing replaces having the energy and the peace to do the things you want with the people you love. Your body was created like a highly complex machine, but it can only operate properly if given the right kind of fuel. So, what is the right kind of fuel?… Read more…

A handy guide to current color decorating trends

As the seasons change each year, we observe the leaves as they transform into various colors. Before making their final exit, they adorn the fall atmosphere with their ornate beauty. Similarly, we may find ourselves experiencing an urge to visit different “seasons of color” in our homes. If you’re in the mood… Read more…

“Did you know that Americans consume six times more energy than the world average?”

As “Going Green” councils, agencies, and initiatives sprout up around the globe, every day we hear facts like this one — and countless others. Even our government has gotten involved — issuing Executive Order 13514, which sets a measure of sustainability goals for Federal agencies… Read more…