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DEAR GAIL: For years we’ve only used the light from our ceiling fan in our family room and know it’s not been enough. We’re redecorating and want to do it right. What type of lighting do we need and how much? Thanks. — Ann and Bill
DEAR ANN and BILL: You’re right; light from a ceiling [...] [...]
Here we are again, the holiday season. I say it every year, so why not again, “Where did this year go?” I am so over the summer heat, as I know all of you are too, but I’m sure as heck not ready for the holidays. I don’t know why I’m feeling that it snuck [...] [...]
DEAR GAIL: I’m tired of my white walls and ready to take the plunge and add some color in my house. This is a big step for me so I’d like to do it in small doses. Where can I be adventurous with paint and not scare myself? — Laurie-Ann S.
DEAR LAURIE-ANN: I’m glad that [...] [...]
DEAR GAIL: When I walk through model homes I see that they are still using wallpaper. Is it still “in” or are they just using it to add more splash to the models? I am usually a do-it-yourself person and was also wondering if it would be something that I could hang myself. — Ruth [...] [...]
Dear Gail: We’re remodeling our kitchen and would like some advice on what to do with the backsplash. Our kitchen is fairly small so we’d like to do something special. The three suggestions we’ve been given are: all granite, all tile or 6 inches of granite and then paint or tile. What would you do? [...] [...]
DEAR GAIL: I’ve received a job offer I can’t refuse, but it’s across the country so I have to sell my house. I know this couldn’t be the worst time, so I need some advice on how to make it look its best. What can I do to make it stand out from all the [...] [...]
Now that you have all of your furniture in place, let’s finish up your rooms with more creative ideas.
The five-minute floral arrangement
Here are four down and dirty steps to create a floral arrangement on the fly.
Step 1: Take out a clear vase, you know the one under your kitchen sink that you kept from when [...] [...]
Everyone is creative in one way or another and has her or his own special way about doing things, whether it’s a flair for putting together a great outfit, hosting a fantastic party, planting a colorful garden or decorating a home. But sometimes we need to pull it together on the fly, which can cause [...] [...]
DEAR GAIL: My husband and I have started collecting old luggage. It all started when we were given a piece of my grandmother’s that she used when she moved here from Germany. It is now almost an obsession and our home is becoming overrun by them. We have so much fun looking for them when [...] [...]
Didn’t I just say, “Can it really be Halloween?” and now it’s almost New Year’s. New Year’s Day is my favorite holiday; I love the excitement of a new beginning. I look at every day as a new day to start over, but there’s just something about a new year. It gives me permission to [...] [...]
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