Mother’s Day is a celebration that easily conjures up memories of home. The way moms fill every corner of the world with love and sunshine elicits this warm feeling. The pressures of the daily grind may leave you with little time to appreciate the role your mom plays, and few opportunities to express just how [...]

The concept of the home has changed over the years. It’s no longer a simple place where people dine, rest and live. They have become personal sanctuaries, a delightful space that provides comfort from the stress-filled environment of the outside world. There are those who have taken this idea further. Instead of creating simple retreats, [...]

Upcycling is a practice that is becoming increasingly popular among environmentally conscious groups and individuals. While recycling, on the one hand, is good, it involves breaking down something into articles of lesser quality—a process that consumes precious energy and resources. On the other hand, upcycling is about transforming a used or disposable item into a [...]

The patio is not only a warm setting where people can host dinner parties and small gatherings, it is also a homeowner’s immediate retreat from the sometimes stuffy environment of the indoors. It is a space intended for relaxation, a place where you can breathe fresh air,  sit with a good book and leave your [...]