I'm a sucker for predictions and trends, and I'm also a sucker for lists, so the end of the year is one of my favorite times. I've already looked at two big trends for next year -

I'm feeling kind of poetic today - probably because Baltimore had a big, unexpected snow yesterday and this morning, the sun is shining and it's cold and the icy snow in my yard is sparkling like diamonds. It's dangerous as anything to walk on, but so pretty to look at from my nice, warm kitchen. And...

It's that time again - Christmas decorating time. The part of the year when we rearrange all our furniture, for just a few weeks, to add a big, messy, tree into the mix. Fortunately, at my house, I only have a minimum of rearranging to do, and my tree is in a prime spot both for the neighbors and...

Sometimes it seems that every woman my mom's age has a collection of Royal Copenhagen dessert plates - the blue ones, issued on Mother's Day and Christmas each year. And all of those women, like my mom, have hung them as a border around their kitchen. Even though my taste is a little more modern,...

I don't love the term "home accessory," but I can't find one that's more descriptive, one that better describes something in the home that really serves no purpose other than to, well, accessorize. Despite my distaste for the name, I definitely like the effect achieved when a homeowner finds one really...

Checking out the "most popular" photos on Houzz is a fun way to lose a few hours (or more...be careful). I know what I like, but it's always interesting to see what everyone else adds to their ideabooks, too. Not surprisingly, when you spend some time with the photos, a few real trends emerge. Every...

The other day I had to give up and toss out my last cheapie IKEA throw pillow. It started out as a pretty green silk(ish) fabric, but ended up covered in water stains and unidentifiable spots. As a result, my sofa looks naked. But not for long. Inspired by