Hallway 
How to create a hallway to be proud of by hunny on May 14, 2012 • 2:32 pm •
When you walk into a persons home, nine times out of ten the first room you see is the hallway. And as we all know, you never get a second chance to make a first impression
Geometric hallway
If you feel you would like to make a statement, the best way to do this is by creating a feature wall.
Wright Auction’s Modern Design sale March 29 will include pieces by local designer Jordan Mozer from a Glencoe house he renovated in 1992. Didn’t think ’90s furniture could be collectable? Think again. Jordan is the aesthetic mastermind behind restaurants and hotels all over the world, bringing a sophisticated yet playful touch to all of his work. Learn more about him in this video produced by Wright.
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – March 12
When we pay attention we might see that out of the blue the same information often concentrates and threads repeatedly through our lives. Have you noticed that? You might have remained blissfully unaware of Zumba workouts, and suddenly it seems to be popping up everywhere. And it’s not just in popular culture.
I’ve repeatedly seen times when the universe seems to be tapping me on the shoulder and saying “Ahem! Pay attention here!” Recently I’ve been in a cluster of messages about old dogs and new tricks.
As my regular blog readers know, my mother-in-law recently passed away.
Do you remember as a child being told not to play with your food at the dining table? For adults worldwide, these memories will come flooding back upon seeing this entertaining collection of dinner plates designed specifically for children to play with their food on. The plates feature a variety of simple sketches showing different scenes such as train carriages, a container ship, a forklift truck, and a helicopter, to name but just four.
Each plate design provides a backdrop on which peas, carrots, corn, pasta, beans, and other food items can be manoeuvred into different positions and groupings.
Kitchen 
Juice up a frenzy on Pancake Day with mysqueeze by Sophie on Feb 21, 2012 • 10:00 am •
It’s Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Day) and it’s the day many of us traditionally eat pancakes before the start of Lent. Like our homes, pancakes need a bit of embellishment, and what goes better with a pancake than freshly squeezed lemon juice and a sprinkle of sugar?