Put away the Halloween costumes, take down the spider webs, and let’s welcome back Virginia Willis and her delicious southern twist on seasonal eats! – Ty Thanks for the Sides The turkey may be the centerpiece, but for me, the sides are the best part about a Thanksgiving feast. Each family member has that one …
So we can all acknowledge that all professional fields have rules, whether you’re in the field of fashion, interior design, law, architecture, or engineering, etc. Then there are those rules you hear about that we abide by them because we’ve just heard them one to many times and we’ve been brainwashed (so to speak). For example, ever …
I was recently asked to select my “must haves” from The Canadian Home Furnishings Market (TCHFM) show, and it wasn’t an easy task! This year’s show was brimming with amazing new furniture, accessories and appliances. I fell in love with so many items, as did the many attendees at the show. So this year was …
When it comes to choosing a color scheme in your home, it’s important to learn how to mix colors and fabrics, as well as how to repeat color throughout your rooms. The principles of decorating and using coordinating fabrics and dressmaker details are extremely helpful when deciding which colors will work in your home. So …
You want your mortgage process to go as smoothly as possible – here’s how to make that happen. Applying for a new home loan can be a stressful time. There are so many steps to take, types of paperwork to gather, and preparations that need to be done. But are there certain things you can …
I had to take an unfortunate hiatus from writing for the last few months due to the recent loss of my father. Bruce Stern, better known as “Big Daddy” to most of us, was a great dad and friend. He was truly one of a kind and always lead the charge when it came to …
So, you’re thinking about refinancing your mortgage. While there could be many reasons why you’re considering a refinance (such as lowering your monthly payments, consolidating debt or changing your mortgage terms), they really all boil down to one thing – saving money. But how can you be sure that choosing to refinance now is the …
When you’re buying your first home, trying to decide who you can trust for your mortgage and how to get the best loan option for you can certainly be intimidating. But now it doesn’t need to be – we’ve mapped out the first five steps you need to take when applying for your first mortgage. …
Cuzco, Peru is an extremely fascinating and culturally rich place. However, despite growing tourism and recent economic progress, many indigenous children remain disadvantaged when it comes to quality education and daily human resources. Specifically on the outskirts of Cuzco, young children and teens are in a state of semi-abandonment. Due to economic isolation, their parents …