Home Making

Memorial Day is an opportune holiday weekend to get the jump on some great deals on larger items like HDTVs and home office and media furniture. We've collected a few notable discounts from Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel for home office furnishing and accessories, while also finding a few hefty discounts on last year's models high-end HDTVs from Samsung and LG. And how about a handful of free eBooks over at Amazon? More

Here are my picks for this week. The Starfish Studio… What a pretty wreath. Love the rosettes! I just love hostas. Prettiest plant in the shade. The Resourceful Gals… These gals sure can cook! Someone direct me to the guilt-free chocolate cake… Sweet Pickles Farm… I just had to show this photo of the cats! [...]

She was a tad late, but spring is finally in full swing down in Charleston, and we are taking advantage of every opportunity to enjoy it outdoors. The sandbox has become a favorite hangout for my daughter, and I've learned a few tricks to make our sandy experiences a bit more enjoyable. Keeping three simple items nearby is the key to smart sand play. More

A color palette of beautiful water-color hues:  blues, soft peach, taupe and silky whites all work together to create this soothing bedroom retreat overlooking Biscayne Bay on the east and downtown Miami on the north.The post Inspired Bedroom Design: Penthouse Serenity appeared first on Decorating Diva.

Shooting outside on a bright, sunny day can yield some great photos (especially during magic hour). But if you’re using your DSLR’s LCD display to judge the quality of your photos while you’re out in the field, you’re probably not getting the most accurate preview of what your photos will eventually look like. What you need is a LCD hood or viewfinder... More

If you're planning on firing up the barbecue this Memorial Day weekend (come on weather, improve already!), you may be gearing up for a trip to the hardware store to buy some charcoal for the grill. So which should you get: lumps or briquettes?

happy friday everyone, and hello long-weekend! i’m ready for a few days off and i’m sure you all are too; so without any further ado here are my favorite pins of the week. no. 1 – the most lovely pink dress no. 2 – a pale sparking drusy ring set in a gold band no. 3 – delicate flowered and whimsical paper poms from bhldn no. 4 – just in time for summer a flattering stripe one-piece bathing suit have a great long-weekend! aaron de simone from i heart luxe Tweet#call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}

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It’s almost Friday and I am already thinking about Memorial Day Weekend Ideas. From a picnic in the park to catching some rays on the beach, here are 5 ideas to keep you entertained this holiday. 5 Memorial Day Weekend Ideas 1. For your ride in the park, bring along these healthy snacks via Chatelaine [...]

It's funny to think that it wasn't all too long ago when consumer audio was a wholly mechanical and analog experience. Designer Neil Stevens series Don't Forget the Cassette takes us back to a time when sharing music was all about pressing "play+record". More