Tips & Hacks

The kitchen is the room in the house that means the most to everyone; it’s the room that is absolutely the most important room in the house. You cook, congregate, plan, discuss, love and live in this room. When we host gatherings at our house, we tend to all end up in the kitchen, around […] More

Junk; the word alone is enough to make a grown woman shudder. Of course, it’s also the word that makes so many people happy (you’ve heard of the show “Hoarders,” I presume?). The concept of junk in my house is absolutely off-limits. Stuff, junk, collectibles, whatever you want to call it, it has no place […] More

Many things in life don’t seem overly interesting, yet people insist on discussing them like the latest trailer for “50 Shades of Grey,” and no one cares – about either, really. And as much as we detest this innocuous conversation, we are going to do the same thing. But the difference is that we are […] More

There’s something about cleaning that people either love or hate, but rarely both. Actually, sometimes we love to clean because it’s a great stress relief. Other times we hate to clean because it’s, well, gross. Cleaning in the form of straightening up as you go isn’t so bad in the grand scheme of life. Putting […] More

Let’s face it: fruit flies and gnats are some of the most annoying bugs ever. At first glance, it seems like these tiny little things aren’t as bothersome as they are made out to be… but they are! With summer weather in full force, you’re bound to come across a fruit fly or gnat or […] More

Suede is such a great fabric, but it’s so difficult to clean. You can try all you want to keep yours from becoming dirty and needing a good wash, but when your shoes or handbag are made of suede, it’s almost impossible to avoid. If you’re looking to clean a gorgeous suede accessory, jacket or […] More

Hosting an event or gathering is not just a fun job, it’s an important one. Your job doesn’t end once you send out the invites and hire the caterer. Your job lasts all night long. The hostess with the mostess is the one who can host a great event or party, make time to converse […] More

If you’re going to be a good hostess, you have to make certain you know what you’re doing. Inviting people into your home without any concept of what a good hostess looks like is never a good idea. Of course, you do have the basic knowledge of how to be a good hostess; be polite, […] More

Who doesn’t love laundry, especially when it requires treating stains that seem like they’re never going to come out? Oh, that’s right; no one loves laundry. Especially when you have to treat stains. Unfortunately, you can’t send everything to the dry cleaner (trust me, I’ve tried). Sometimes you have stains to treat when you’re doing […] More

Decorating any room in your house is easy with an unlimited budget, but how are you supposed to create a chic look on a budget? To be clear, decorating on a budget is easier than you think. Admittedly, it does take practice because some of us find it far easier and less of a hassle […] More

People speed walk, they speed date and they speed (and probably pay hefty tickets), so how come we can’t speed clean? I mean, speed cleaning is something that’s actually beneficial and would probably eliminate the need to speed (and save money thanks to not being pulled over anymore). Cleaning seems to take forever and even […] More

No one loves garlic breath, but just about everyone loves garlic. It’s one of the best spices around. It goes with just about any dish you make and it adds this gorgeous flavor that’s simultaneously subtle and powerful. Garlic also offers health benefits to those who eat it, and it’s not expensive to grow at […] More