Tips & Hacks

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

We’ve delved into spring cleaning discussions previously, but let’s hone in on what precisely you’re aiming to declutter during this seasonal purge. For those of us who tend to hold on to everything (yes, guilty as charged), there might be a considerable collection of items to sift through. Now, if you’re contemplating a thorough spring […] More

Spring is here and everywhere you look in your neighborhood the yards are filled with lovely flowers and gardens. Except for yours, that is. Maybe you have a brown thumb or maybe you just don’t know anything about gardening and have never really considered taking it up as a hobby. However, the beautiful colors and […] More

Home improvement projects are great when it’s time to sell your house and/or when you just want to spruce up the place you spend the most time; but which home improvement projects add the most value to your home? One of the biggest misconceptions homeowners have is that any changes made to their homes are going […] More