Renaissance life in a post-modern world
Posted in Decorating, Education on May 21st, 2009
Some things in life are just best left to luck. Or providence. Or something besides careful and meticulous planning. But the SAT is not one of those things. A little prep can help mediocre or low scores tremendously. Additionally, a few hours of test prep can pay huge dividends in college scholarships.
High scores on standardized [...]
Posted in Decorating on Dec 6th, 2008
The Christmas season has definitely arrived in our home. Decorating has finally begun and it’s shaping up quite nicely. Our little guys enjoy the entire decorating experience: the music , the tasty treats and the festive activities. Of course, they always add such a delightful air to the moment. Every ornament that we hang on the [...]
Posted in Decorating on Nov 11th, 2008
I looked outside this morning and realized that fall is morphing into winter. It was 28° here in Indiana and probably 18° up in northern Michigan.
To think I finally got around to fall decorating just yesterday - it was quickly tackled since I work best under the gun.
My mother made spur of the moment plans to [...]
Posted in Decorating on Jun 18th, 2008
I thoroughly enjoy visiting art museums. My children have been towed along since their earliest days as I trekked through the latest exhibit. This usually occurs while my husband is attending a meeting or, possibly, participating in a recreational activity. He does not share this passion of mine but he kindly tolerates it.
The interesting point of all this [...]
Posted in Decorating on Jun 9th, 2008
I enjoy painting the interior of my home. I have frequently painted my walls in order to create a fresh, clean environment. I don’t actually decorate with paint colors. Instead, I utilize a neutral palette of colors ranging from white to taupe to create a backdrop for decorating. Yellow, in certain shades, can work as a neutral starting point as well. This [...]
