We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. French countryside–meets–California surf shack was the look Costa Mesa watercolor artist Jenna Rainey wanted for her backyard studio. However, the 800-square-foot space, which would also act as a guest suite, was not a picture of tranquility when she and…
ANN ARBOR, MI — An Ann Arbor condo listed for sale is getting national attention for its Barbie doll interior. The cottage-like exterior of the townhome on Alpine Drive hides a self-styled “Barbie Dream House” inside — a pink paradise of over-the-top décor gathered by the sellers over the last nine years. The 1,300-square-foot, two-bedroom,…
Attic Ideas Our attic is a room full of vintage charm and lots of fairytale romantic touches. From floral covered beds to well-loved rugs, pine plank floors and wood plank walls and ceiling. It is a quirky little space that has low ceilings on the sides and a high pitch in the center of the…
Homeowners planning major renovations this year could face sticker shock. The price of construction and building materials rose 3% in February from a year ago, labor data shows. But some items have skyrocketed. The cost of construction bricks has jumped 25%, while general contractors are charging more amid a shortage of skilled workers, Wall Street…
At this time of year, when I share pictures of the daffodils in my garden, in flowers all over the lawn, I always receive emails asking about how it works. So here are a few tips, sharing what I have learned over the years. Why did I plant them in the lawn? When we first…
The Shakopee City Council is weighing options for funding a multimillion dollar renovation to the city’s aging sand-bottomed pool, including whether they could hold a referendum to let voters decide on paying for improvements. After a spirited discussion last week about the pool’s value and the $7 million price tag for renovations, the council unanimously…
First Circle: Limbo Midway on our journey in life, we find ourselves in a dark kitchen, surrounded by oak cabinets and laminate flooring, our savings account completely lost. Welcome to reno limbo, a place where nothing happens, as the good crews are booked for several centuries. In this circle, the pagans shout “DIY! DIY!” toiling…
Pretty little puff top plants. Some just foliage and some covered in little blooms that smell as lovely as they look. Today for Friday Favorites- we are talking about topiaries and why I love them and sharing a few tips for keeping them in that lovely topiary form. Topiary Love First up- how about a…
Home Remodeling Company He had more common sense than Brad but was not immune to trouble. Mark was somewhat of a mama’s boy, though later in the series he grew into a teenage outcast who dressed in black clothing. Meanwhile, Brad became interested in cars like his father and took up soccer. Randy joined the…
One of the things I discovered when I first moved to France several decades ago, was the fact that although the French love their food, and although it is normal to sit down to eat long meals together, the French rarely snack. Snacking is widely recognized as being the best way to put on those…