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Cleaning House: Folding Fitted Sheets

By Cassandra Campbell
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I’m a lucky girl. My husband has always had a laundry routine and when our lives merged, he stuck to the routine. I like to say that I sort, he washes, and I fold. But I’m not as disciplined as …

Thrifty Thursday: Making the Most of What You Have

By Melissa Lauer – Home Editor
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Welcome to the second installment of Thrifty Thursday. Today we’ll focus on taking items you already have in your home and giving them a mini-makeover to fit your design needs. The great news, these are low investment ideas that can …

Heading Back to the Future

By Melissa Lauer – Home Editor
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If you’re into retro, modern, or the NASA space program, you might want to check out the latest designs hitting the showrooms. Though not for the Victorian set, any one of these would certainly make an interesting conversation piece when …

Prepping for a Cozy Weekend at Home

By Melissa Lauer – Home Editor
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As the weekend approaches, thoughts turn to evening plans, running errands, hopes of sleeping in and checking off everything else on our usually way-too-long-can’t-possibly-fit-it-into-two-days weekend list. If the image above helps remind you that a slower pace isn’t always a …

Thrifty Thursday

By Melissa Lauer – Home Editor
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Welcome to Thrifty Thursday, our weekly feature for tips and ideas on how you can save a little extra for your household needs. Today’s focus – thrift store shopping! Whether tackling a complete redecorating project or just a simple room …

The Historic Octagon Home

By Melissa Lauer – Home Editor
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Talk about cozy. Located in Aurora, Illinois, this historic home dates back to 1870 and can be yours for a steal at $110,000. Though the home requires some restoration to get it back to its former glory, it’s a great …

Sales! Sales! Sales!

By Melissa Lauer – Home Editor
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President’s Day brings with it a much-needed three-day weekend for most – and lots of sales. Looking to get rid of your couch? Update your dining room? Coordinate your existing color schemes? This is the time when the smart shopper …

Valentine’s Day at Home

By Melissa Lauer – Home Editor
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So it’s nearly Valentine’s Day and you still have no idea what to do for your sweet. If you’re thinking of making dinner at home, but are worried you can’t make it special enough for the occasion, don’t fret. There …

Flickr Art Auction for Haiti

By Cassandra Campbell
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While perusing the Internet, we stumbled upon a Flickr group called Charity Print Auctions. The group’s purpose is for photographers to donate prints from their collection, which will then be auctioned off to raise money for the relief efforts in …

Early Spring Blooms

By Melissa Lauer – Home Editor
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While most of the country is busy digging themselves out from under the latest blizzard, the first signs of spring are starting to appear here in Los Angeles. During a Saturday filled with rain (our version of winter precipitation), I …

Punch Up Your Room With Pillows

By Melissa Lauer – Home Editor
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An easy way to change the look of a room is by adding a small pop of color in the form of a new accent piece. When in need of a quick room fix, swapping out throw pillows can be …

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