Rustic country decor and how to decorate cottage style homes are extensions of American country style decor. Additionally, the traditions are borrowed from French, English, and some Swedish country looks. Rustic country decor can be defined as rough, charmingly simple, unpretentious, unfinished, and yet endearing qualities. Rustic course décor includes the use of natural woods, aged surfaces, rough finishes, and […]
Kitchens have come a long way since the 20th century, back then it was generally used for the sole purpose of preparing and cooking food in our home. Today, kitchens have become one of the most social rooms in the house. Historically, home design in North America and parts of Europe included a separate dining room from the kitchen. Often […]
Kitchen curtains are an essential element to finish off the kitchen decoration. Unfortunately, they often tend to get forgotten. However, once you have them, you will see the difference you can make by framing your windows with the correct window treatment. Here are five tips to help you make the right decision. 1. Choose a simple and informal style Elegant […]
The Mahi Mahi is becoming increasingly popular as a trophy fish sought after and caught by sport fishermen around the world. This particular fish is often found in the warmer waters of the Gulf Coast, Hawaii, and off the coasts of South America. With its growing popularity, it can often be found served in many restaurants or in the fresh […]
“Nonna, can I wash the dishes?” begged Ally, my eight-year-old granddaughter. Ally is like most children, she loves helping out in the kitchen. Although you are eager to do the dishes, I guarantee that in four to five years seeing dirty dishes will not be so exciting. Today helping with the dishes is fun as you are learning how things […]
Today, many people imagine themselves as artisan chefs, and they use their kitchens not for preparing food but for culinary arts. For these home chefs, one of the first ingredients they dive head first into is olive oil, and almost no stone is left unturned in their quest to find the best olive oil for cooking. The problem they run […]
If you’ve ever considered buying a stand mixer, you probably know that while it’s a worthwhile investment, it can seem a bit pricey. Often a more affordable alternative to buying a new mixer is buying a refurbished one. Refurbished Kitchenaid Stand Mixers are mixers that may have been carefully used at the same time, or previously had a minor defect, […]
Located in the scenic Heartland of America Park overlooking the Missouri River, the Beebe + Runyan is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building began life as a warehouse serving river trade and was built in 1913 for the Beebe and Runyan Furniture Company. The eight-story building recently underwent a complete renovation and was converted into luxury […]
Today’s home buyers don’t just want an open floor plan. They demand it! But creating the ultimate open floor plan isn’t just about bringing a deck to the walls (hello HGTV!) It’s about thoughtful and creative design from scratch. Here are some easy ways to develop open floor plans that have pizzazz. Definitively define spaces: Creating “functional spaces” gives buyers […]
The world as we know it will be destroyed on December 21, 2012. Notice that I am not saying maybe or saying anything like that, I say it directly and very clearly: the world WILL BE destroyed on December 21, 2012. Doesn’t that prove I’m a profit … uh, I mean a prophet, straight from the er portal … straight […]
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