Electric generators are considered to be lifesavers. They are backup power sources that convert fuel supply—usually propane, diesel, or gasoline, into electrical energy. They are the primary sources of electrical supply during power outages. This energy is used in an external circuit. Unlike standby generators, the following are not permanently

Yesterday was a somber one, I remember September 11, 2001 so clearly. My teenagers asked me what it was like so I told them my story. I was on east coast time, vacationing with Matt in Puerto Rico when I went to the hotel gym to work out in the

I was at Trader Joe’s yesterday and they had just brought out their gourds and cinderella pumpkins. They are always a good price there so I brought a few home and embellished them with preserved leaves and a few fresh eucalyptus stems.   I purchased these skeleton rubber plant leaves

Heading off to college for the first time can be exciting. You can’t wait to meet new people from all over the country and even the world. And you get to live on your own, independently and maybe even far away from family and friends. But no matter how independent

I was walking through the Presidio in San Francisco and on my route was The Lodge, a hotel in the middle of the historic property. When I entered, I spied a giant ocean wall mural of the Pacific Ocean in the hotel dining room. Landscape murals make a fantastic focal

The ABCs of Humidifiers What is a humidifier? A humidifier is a machine that is designed to add moisture to the air inside your home. The purpose is to mitigate the negative effects of dry air on our health as well as on our home furnishings. Infographic Provided by American

Welcome September! Summer is turning to fall, can you feel it? I love decorating with green plants all around, but I wanted to add some preserved botanicals for the season. Some preserved ferns and floral buttons arrived yesterday so I arranged them and created a delicate fall display. These are

Upgrading your bedroom is something of a dream. We all know how wonderful it feels to step into a freshly decorated space, featuring beautifully designed soft furnishings, elegant colour schemes and show stopping finishing touches. We have the perfect advice for you and your home, adding the building blocks to

My kids are happy back at school, it’s nice to see them smiling at the opportunity to be social and sit in classrooms again. Our family has begun looking for a new home to purchase and having serious discussions about selling the home we live in. It’s been a wonderful

Are you ready to update your house? There are plenty of home improvements you can make, big or small, that are sure to leave an impact. If you’re looking to refresh your house with paint, the first thing you have to do is choose some potential colors. Easier said than