Banged-up thrift furniture? Restore it!
A look at the bold patterns and bright, post-modern floral designs from the iconic Finnish printmaker and how they're a perfect match for a Mid-Century Modern-style home.
Why do women mobilize battalions to help those recovering from crises, while men seem to think a fifth of Scotch will suffice?
It's October and time to start baking with pumpkin. I'm sharing how I turn these volumptious gourds of sweetness into delicious and nutritious Pumpkin Muffins that are gluten free and vegan.
A Craigslist 'bonfire' sale gets wet. Hilarity ensues.
It's hard not to love those home-ware designs from Target (especially the price) — but are they borrowing a little too much from West Elm?
Does reading aloud to your kids really help them develop a love of reading? Or, should we model by reading alone? Find out about how much reading moms actually do each week.
They tell me this is a humorous book, but I don’t see it. Not one scintilla.
While studying snowflakes in the Cascades, I had plenty of time to wonder why politics are so different, west vs. east. I'll serialize parts of my book on this in future blogs.
Wonder what the mothers of Amanda Knox and Meredith Kercher were thinking?
Why going bold with more orange will make you smile :-)
A meditation on (and lust for) Mid-Century Modern furniture.
We're in the final week of the Farmer's Market and it's time for some Butternut Squash Soup to celebrate this fall season.
International Walk to School Day, Wednesday October 5th. West Mercer and Lakeridge Elementary Schools are participating.
Exploring Smirky, Roy Lichtenstein, and the world of pop art.
There are a number of ways to get away from the rain in home design.
A good way to create the best kind of homes in our communities involves residential architects and skilled homebuilders working together doing custom homes
School is back in full swing. Did you know that at least three elementry school busses come through the heart of down town Mercer Island every morning and afternoon?
How to install new baseboards, with a little help from my husband.
Get ready to flip over my latest pancake creation! ;-) Quick, easy and healthy for you, even if you have food sensitivities or allergies!
What to do about removing wallpaper backing
The many people moving here from sunnier places (most are) have to learn how to deal with Seattle's rainy coastal climate.
Discovering deals at the Habitat for Humanity Outlet.
Tips on how to get the best results on painting with bold colors in your home.
An unusual approach to painting a door.
DIY, thanks to eco-friendly paint company Yolo Colorhouse and retailer Ecohaus, just got greener.
A generous offer to help Youth Theatre Northwest as a parent volunteer helps me reconnect to my old Mercer Island roots.
Many construction jobs are overseen by a Dog Superintendent.
Picking the right palette for a home is hard.
Head for the farms while the blueberries are still available.
It has recently been reported that Scientists have developed a straw-shaped sensor that detects two of the most commonly used date rape drugs.
Painting a countertop makes for an inexpensive alternative to new tile.
The wild gardens of our Mercer Island home prove a summer idyll for children.
The family gives "Glamping" a try on San Juan Island.
Scrabble bringing our blended family together.
There's no better way to get your foot on the bottom rung of Mercer Island's housing laddder than to buy a mid-island modest so-called "Starter Home", update and improve it, move up later.
Join the Pinterest Challenge!
Creating a rockery for a mid-century modern home
Thrifting for (and finding!) mid-century modern furniture on Mercer Island.
Plant and maintain a lush garden on your property, in keeping with the local tradition of using that green thumb — you won't regret it.