This is the season… As we enter the warm summer months many of us will find that we are either invited to a bridal shower or are hosting one. Creating the perfect bridal shower requires some careful preparation and a little imagination. After all, you want to make sure the bride is wowed… So where …
How Many Cooks in the Kitchen? So far I’ve left the cooking up to my friends who are the professionals, but I don’t want you thinking that I can’t master the kitchen myself! Especially since filming “On the Menu” with THE top chef master himself, Emeril. This recipe is from my kitchen to yours. It’s great for …
Be Green We’ve all heard of eco-friendly design and different ways to shrink our carbon footprint. I’ve also shared tips for bringing the outdoors into your home, but there are some earth-friendly ideas circulating the design and architecture community that affect each and every one of us. This revolutionary movement was popularized by Harvard University myrmecologist and …
Don’t Go! Summer is that one season we all try to hold on to for as long as possible. For me, it brings a spirit of freedom that’s left over from my childhood. Maintaining that feeling of an endless summer is easier than you think, so today I’m giving you some examples of how I …
Get Your Groove On Last week I stopped in Chicago on my way to the east coast for one of the grooviest marathons in the windy city. The Guaranteed Rate Disco Dash is more than your average running event; it’s a fundraiser, concert, costume contest and after party, all mashed into one killer day/night. I’ve never seen …
Pick a Color, Any Color Picking a paint color is a process. So a few weeks ago, I shared some of the differences between paint brushes and paint rollers. Now that you have the basics down, let’s move onto another step in the process; picking your paints and putting them to the test! You have …
Get Together When it’s summertime, there’s only one way celebrate. And that means a yard full of family and friends, with a fired-up smoker filled with barbecue. Woodchips, spices, and smoke magically transform a Boston butt into a pitmaster’s dream. Even though families grow and change throughout the years, the celebration and the barbecue always remains the …
Hey folks! Before you hurry off to your weekend festivities, I have some exciting news to share with you. I know I don’t share my personal plans very often, but this weekend is just too good not to. This year, I’ve been asked to present at Dwell on Design on Sunday, June 22nd at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Dwell is …
The newest episode of my NextGen project aired last night and this one is special for a few reasons. First, I’ve met families across the country and I’ve seen towns torn apart by severe storms. Cleaning up after a mess like that isn’t easy. And let’s face it, severe weather is something we all have to deal …
