Summertime is here! That means more hours of sunshine each day and the chance to enjoy those long, summer evenings. As the temperature starts to ease off in the evenings, we can spend time outdoors enjoying quiet moments on the patio. Maybe you have a seat poolside, perhaps it’s time for a rest after a long day at work or you simply like to sit and listen to the locusts … [Read more...]
Bathing Beauty
A spacious but dated bathroom gets a major overhaul When tackling a bathroom renovation in an older home, a likely challenge is the lack of space to work with. This was not the case when this bathroom received a complete overhaul. The home was built in 1959, but the bathroom had been added on and designed to be ADA accessible. New homeowners appreciated the space it offered … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Starts with Letting Go
I think it’s typical to dread the deep spring clean, but the results are effective in improving our physical and mental health load. First, though, one needs to declutter before you clean. I find that it’s easiest to start with the smallest space with the least amount of required work. Maybe it’s a hall closet, laundry room, a guest room or even a junk drawer. Once you conquer … [Read more...]
Joys of Spring
Create a Colorful Easter Table Spring is my favorite season. The dull gray of the west Texas winter landscape gives way to green shoots of grass and wildflowers. The days brighten and the temperatures warm. Spring also plays host to Easter. A moment to celebrate resurrection and the bright hope of tomorrow, Easter is a meaningful time for faith and family. Easter gives us … [Read more...]
Make it Better
New technology has improved our lives in a million ways. Medical advancements, iPhones, GPS directions in downtown Houston, the list goes on and on. I know online grocery pick-up personally saved my life when my daughters were little! New technology has also opened up new ways to decorate your home. Improved materials, installation methods and high efficiency products mean … [Read more...]