Jack-O-Lanterns come and go, rot and decompose, get added to the compost heap to nurture a newborn plant. I like the int…
Ambience
Kids with ADHD Do Better with a Dose of Nature
ADHD – it’s alarmingly common these days. But what’s the real problem? Are we just diagnosing better, …
Encircled in Autumn Color
We go to my brother’s Hidden Hills, Calif. manse for almost all holidays, mostly because he has a large, comfortab…
A Cabinet That Can Ride Out Your Decorating Whims
Kitchen remodels often call for the refacing of cabinet doors as a cheaper solution to a new installation. But the downs…
Beauty as a Pain Relief Remedy
We’ve all felt that ecstatic rush of wonder as we gaze upon a particularly transcendent piece of art. Art moves us…
With the Days Growing Shorter, Light the Night
"Write about night lights", a reader requested – and instantly I remembered being transfixed by the circ…
Ethanol Fires: Clean & Green or Fuel on the Flames?
Sometimes, eco-friendliness is all about scale. A hot 2008 trend in modernistic decor is the ethanol fireplace. Most mod…
Different Smells Affect Our Dreams
You know those cute little herb-filled dream pillows that are supposed to enhance your sleep and dream life? I’ve …