This month I’ve been sharing my tips for a seasonal makeover of your home. As you refresh your space for spring, d…
Month: March 2008
A Bead of Hope
In the Acholi Quarter of the Ugandan capital Kampala, recycled paper is saving lives. This community, in political langu…
Wise Concoction: Elderflower Spritzer for Allergy Season
Wines, syrups, cordials, jams, and medicinal tisanes have been created from the flowers and berries of the elder plant. …
Old Fashioned with a Modern Twist
Cue classic Hollywood noir film: the leading man makes a cocktail for his femme fatale, fizzes the water in a seltzer bo…
Sisal Stones and Woolen Rocks
A friend of mine has an enormous $7,000 amethyst crystal in her living room, but I’m giving her a run for her mone…
This One's a Real Sleeper!
Is there anything less welcoming than a guest room haunted by a lumpy, off-gassing sofa bed? My sister-in-law adds insul…
The Future Perfect
The futuristic look that we’ve all seen gracing the runways from time to time has never quite been my scene. The f…
Top 10 Chemical-Free Cleaning Tips
There’s only one way to really clean a kitchen, and that’s with corrosive, fuming, toxic chemicals. You̵…
