Life & Style
Period Room
By Ruth Preston at January 3, 2012 | 2:07 pm | 0 Comment
Period Rooms WE use the term "period rooms" with full knowledge of the difficulties involved, in defining Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Directoire, Jacobean, Empire, Georgian, Victorian and Colonial decorations. Each period certainly has its distinctive earmarks in line and typical decoration, but you must realize that a period gradually evolves, at first more...
How To Know If Interior Design Is Right for You
By Ruth Preston at December 20, 2011 | 9:20 am | 0 Comment
[box type="download"] How To Know If Interior Design Is Right for You Have you ever seen a beautiful house or office building and wondered who did the work? Have you ever wished that you could do some of the work that you’ve seen elsewhere? Many people wonder what it would be like to be an Interior Designer, but they rarely ever go beyond thinking about it. If you more...
French Furniture
By Ruth Preston at December 19, 2011 | 12:27 am | 0 Comment
[box type="warning"] French Furniture THE classic periods in French furniture were those known as Francis I, Henry II and the three Louis,XIV, XV, and XVI. One can get an idea of all French periods in furnishing by visiting the collection in Paris belonging to the government, "Mobilier National," in the new wing of the Louvre. It is always necessary to consult more...
Christmas Shopping the Day after Thanksgiving
By Ruth Preston at December 10, 2011 | 7:28 am | 0 Comment
[box]Christmas Shopping the Day after Thanksgiving The day after Thanksgiving is commonly referred to as “Black Friday”. This day is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the years and for many signifies the first day of Christmas shopping. While the term black Friday was originally used to represent the day in which retailers returned to more...
Cooking Basics for Beginners
By Ruth Preston at December 8, 2011 | 8:26 am | 0 Comment
[box] Cooking Basics for Beginners When it comes to cooking, it is important to keep in mind that everyone started somewhere. I do not know of a single person who was born with a wooden cooking spoon and ready to go. There is a lot of learning that must be done in order to become a prolific cook and then there is always room for improvement. Not only do you need to more...
Atkins cost saving tips
By Ruth Preston at December 8, 2011 | 8:21 am | 0 Comment
Atkins cost saving tips The Atkins diet has a lot of health benefits, but it is not exactly easy on the wallet. Fresh meats are some of the most expensive items in the grocery store and when you follow Atkins, you’ll need to purchase a lot of them. However, there are simple steps that you can take to cut costs on this low-carb plan. First of all, be creative in more...
