IN 2012, PROMISE ME…
If knew then what I know now, where would I be? Just take a minute and only a minute to ponder this question. If you spend longer than that you will take for granted the wonderful things you’ve done…
DESIGNER MARKETPLACE: WORKING WITH RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
As you craft your professional goals for the New Year, take a moment and preview my first article for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. blog entitled, “Designer’s Dilemma: Working with Relatives and Friends.” Though this blog caters to interior design professionals, many of…
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS
I‘m ashamed to say that I have yet to mail the first holiday card. To be completely honest, we just took our photos last Saturday. In addition to taking pictures that day, my husband and I also celebrated our sixth…
ERIKA WARD ON HUFFINGTON POST, CHICAGO SPACES
H ey Folks, I’ve got exciting news. If the title of this post didn’t give it away, I’m now blogging for the Huffington Post! My first article was published last night, a book review of Chicago Spaces: Inspiring Interiors by…
CRANBERRY APPLE CRISP
Use Apples or Your Favorite Fruit to Whip Up this Heartwarming Dessert text and photography by Tiffany Scales, Food Contributor Hi there! Can you believe Christmas is only a few days away?? Are you ready? Is your menu planned? Just…
10 KITCHEN ESSENTIALS
Simplify Meal Preparation with the Right Tools for the Job text by Tiffany Scales, Food Contributor Hello! I hope this week before Christmas is off to a great start for you! I have some great recipes coming up, so I…
CELERIE KEMBLE FABRIC AT DEEP DISCOUNT
I’ve got a deal that will bring you much holiday cheer! I’m selling 5yards of Celerie Kemble/F. Schumacher ‘Bleeker’ in Birch. The retail price is $118/yd, but for you I’m offering it at $50/yd. This fretwork geometric pattern has been…
FOR SELLERS: TIPS ON HOLIDAY DECORATING
On the drive home last night I took some time to admire the holiday lights. Most of the homes were tastefully decorated, but there were a few homeowners that went overboard. Holiday decor, or any decor for that matter, is…
REAL ESTATE LUXE: 105 KINGSTON MANOR
When I was a child it seemed that my grandfather would take the long way no matter where we were going. Driving through residential neighborhoods was his preference, no matter how rich or how poor. It was usually on Sunday after dinner that…
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: QUALITY BATH
I’m proud to welcome Quality Bath as one of the newest BLB sponsors! Specializing in kitchen and bathroom fixtures as well as hardware and lighting, Quality Bath touts over 25 years of plumbing experience and has a reputation for stellar customer service. They…
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