http://www.fromhousetohome.com/ From House To HOME, provides insights, reviews and information on new products and trends surrounding building, buying, decorating, landscaping, and remodeling. en ddelval@fromhousetohome.com Copyright 2009 2009-06-11T06:00:43+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/tip_seed_sites/ Paging through brand-new seed catalogs is one of the surest signs of spring. They’re full of great advice for beginners and fun, new seed varieties to try. Christine Holm tip 2009-03-01T09:01:53+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/tip_seed_sites/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/passementerie/ Even empty, the room feels amazing. The architecture, colors, and textures work together. The space is organized and enhanced by its best features: molding, architectural ceiling, chair rail, and window trim. That initial impression ushers you into the space. Paula Wrenn furnishings, accents, soft_furnishings, spaces, decor 2009-03-01T09:01:48+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/passementerie/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/tip_unlikely_decor/ Look for similarities in styles, not differences. Keep major furniture pieces simple and neutral, allowing accessories to make the character statement. Layer styles, periods, and cultures in order to create interiors of great depth and meaning. Use proportion, comfort, and utility as your benchmarks for selection. Diana Lambdin Meyer spaces, decor, tip 2009-03-01T09:01:41+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/tip_unlikely_decor/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/lori_dennis/ Elyse Glickman profiles, profile, spaces, bedroom, decor 2009-03-01T09:01:40+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/lori_dennis/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_new_fashioned_root_beer_float/ Cola, whippping cream, Licor, Tuaca, Three Olives Root Beer Vodka, simple syrup… Elyse Glickman entertaining, cuisine 2009-03-01T09:01:40+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_new_fashioned_root_beer_float/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/boca_gingerade/ Ginger Beer, Boca Loca Cacahaca, Cointreau, raspberry preserves, bitters, lime juice, brown sugar syrup… Elyse Glickman entertaining, cuisine 2009-03-01T09:01:35+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/boca_gingerade/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_square_root/ Square One organic vodka, root beer syrup, Bacardi Coco, egg white, cream Elyse Glickman entertaining, cuisine 2009-03-01T09:01:34+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_square_root/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/grand_marnier_perfect_storm/ Grand Marnier, lime juice, ginger beer, bitters… Elyse Glickman entertaining, cuisine 2009-03-01T09:01:33+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/grand_marnier_perfect_storm/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/dark_stormy/ Reed’s Ginger Brew, lime juice, Gosling’s dark rum, Reed’s Ginger garnish Elyse Glickman entertaining, cuisine 2009-03-01T09:01:30+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/dark_stormy/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/navan_n_root_beer_soda/ Navan Natural Vanilla Liqueur, root beer, lime juice… Elyse Glickman entertaining, cuisine 2009-03-01T09:01:25+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/navan_n_root_beer_soda/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_east_hotel_red_spicy/ Ginger Beer, Mangalore, lime juice, kumquats, brown sugar… Elyse Glickman entertaining, cuisine 2009-03-01T09:01:24+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_east_hotel_red_spicy/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/mistico_caipirinha/ Ginger Beer, Leblon Cachaca, lemon, tamarind concentrate, rosemary… Elyse Glickman entertaining, cuisine 2009-03-01T09:01:24+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/mistico_caipirinha/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/caribbean_punch/ Sarsparilla, rum, almond extract, falernum, lime juice… Elyse Glickman entertaining, cuisine 2009-03-01T09:01:22+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/caribbean_punch/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/bar_888s_pimm_spritz_cocktail/ Plymouth gin, Pimm’s No. 1, cucumber, mint sprigs, ginger beer… Elyse Glickman entertaining, cuisine 2009-03-01T09:01:11+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/bar_888s_pimm_spritz_cocktail/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/tip_decopage_101/ To make decoupage glue, combine three parts white glue and one part water. Mix well and store in an airtight container. Clean the surface of your furniture. Paint and let dry. Glue the paper down. Use craft sticks, cotton swabs, or paintbrushes to smooth out wrinkles. Use a damp cloth to clean up any excess glue. Let dry. Dayna Del Val tip 2009-03-01T09:01:07+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/tip_decopage_101/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/tsotsi_muti/ Root beer, VSOP Rum, Creole Shrubb, lime juice… Elyse Glickman entertaining, cuisine 2009-03-01T09:01:00+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/tsotsi_muti/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_dr_marty_becker_picture_perfect_pet_photos/ I love the way professional photographers can capture animals at their best. How can I take expert-quality photos of my pets? Dr. Marty & Mikkel Becker lifestyles, pets 2009-03-01T09:01:00+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_dr_marty_becker_picture_perfect_pet_photos/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/new_benchmark/ Benches can be a decorator’s magic bullet. Streamlining, functional, decorative, and supportive, benches meet design needs with great variety and creativity. Angela Braden spaces, furniture 2009-03-01T08:01:48+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/new_benchmark/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/start_with_a_feeling/ Federica Tondato designs handmade rugs, but not just any sort of traditional rug; these are stunning in their color, movement, and imagination. The designer initiated Fedora Design in 1999. Then, she says, Christine Holm furnishings, accents, soft_furnishings 2009-03-01T08:01:36+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/start_with_a_feeling/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/take_it_with_you_wherever_you_go/ The rolling hills of northeastern Oklahoma are an unexpectedly lush region of a state too often associated with the treeless open prairie portrayed in cowboy movies. The Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, a man-made recreation area, has turned this into a region popular for fishing, boating, and log-home living. Diana Lambdin Meyer design, style, spaces, decor 2009-03-01T08:01:29+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/take_it_with_you_wherever_you_go/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/all_fun_and_games/ In today’s fast-paced world, board games have become a thing of the past, surpassed by more technologically advanced entertainment. However, with some basic art supplies and a little imagination, the old standards can be reinvented to become works of art that remind you of days gone by Mary Nestor furnishings, accents, spaces, ambiance, decor 2009-03-01T08:01:19+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/all_fun_and_games/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/furniture_then_and_now/ Close your eyes and picture a piece of Amish furniture for a moment. Most likely, you envisioned a traditional chest of drawers—or maybe a rustic rocking chair. It’s probable that a horse-drawn buggy popped into your mind, too. These images are typically what we associate with Amish furniture. But the Amish tradition is slowly evolving in ways that may surprise you. Christine Holm spaces, furniture, web exclusive 2009-03-01T08:01:16+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/furniture_then_and_now/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/energy_scenery_and_style/ The ancient red rock canyons of the Colorado National Monument soar just beyond the Halls’ custom home in western Colorado, but it’s the home’s perfect balance of practicality and energy efficiency that makes it truly stand out from the average home. Duffy Hayes lifestyles, technology 2009-03-01T08:01:16+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/energy_scenery_and_style/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/buying_a_new_vehicle_the_continuing_dilemma/ For good reason, American consumers now put more thought than ever into purchasing a new vehicle. The high cost of fuel, worries about greenhouse gasses, difficulty in obtaining credit, and an economy more troubled than an irritable teenager have most buyers asking “How do I make a sensible choice?” instead of simply saying “I want that one” when it comes to choosing a new set of wheels. William Jeanes lifestyles, ride 2009-03-01T08:01:10+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/buying_a_new_vehicle_the_continuing_dilemma/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_smart_garden/ Gardening has come a long way, baby. No more staking out long rows, turning your backyard into a battle zone with expensive, noisy, gas-guzzling rototillers, or bending over for hours to ferret out weeds. And if you’re an urban loft dweller, no more heavy bag-toting treks to the farmers’ market: You can grow your own plants, no matter where you live. Christine Holm spaces, ground_rules 2009-03-01T08:01:08+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_smart_garden/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/at_home_with_don_dabbert/ A man who has his hands in several business pies, Don Dabbert never loses focus on the center of his life­: home. Lin Smithwick feature 2009-02-12T09:01:49+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/at_home_with_don_dabbert/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/fire_and_water_and_love/ Gandhi once said that there is more to life than increasing its speed. Tony Dosiek figured this out about six years ago. He was quickly burning out in the construction industry, so he decided that instead of bringing someone else’s design ideas into reality in the form of a building, he would bring forth his own. Tony Dosiek Designs was born. Christine Holm feature 2009-01-28T09:01:55+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/fire_and_water_and_love/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/custom_redifined/ As the owner of Sierra Vista Construction, Danny Aguero had grown comfortable building homes for his clients. He wanted to try something that would change San Angelo’s definition of custom. Luckily, Aguero had the perfect clients in his own family. Mary Nestor feature 2009-01-28T09:01:46+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/custom_redifined/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_beautiful_blend/ When homeowners Fred and Linda Sundquist began making plans to build on their wooded half-acre parcel, they realized they both had different visions. Linda prefers a contemporary palette, but she says her husband “would be happy living on a ranch.” Mary Nestor feature 2009-01-27T09:01:40+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_beautiful_blend/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/tuscan_perfection/ When this home was built in 2005, it had some beautiful elements. But when the new owner purchased it, she also wanted some significant upgrades done to make it the perfect home for her. Dayna Del Val feature 2009-01-22T09:01:29+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/tuscan_perfection/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_best_of_all_worlds/ Tucked between the hills that flank Lake Entiat along the Columbia River is a home that offers the best of all worlds to its residents. Elizabeth Wells feature 2009-01-21T09:01:29+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_best_of_all_worlds/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_christopher_questions_from_our_viewers/ Q: Dear Christopher: I’ve really been absorbed in your new show Work That Room. I was wondering about the people on the show. Are the homeowners your clients or actual people chosen specifically for the show? Brianna in Eureka Springs, AR Christopher Lowell weekly column 2009-01-19T09:01:39+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_christopher_questions_from_our_viewers/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/making_a_splash/ Personalizing a bathroom may be based on a theme or color palette, but it’s actually more the result of a variety of choices, according to Fresno-area bath experts. Elizabeth Wells feature 2009-01-17T09:01:53+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/making_a_splash/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/resorting_to_luxury/ A few years ago, Robert Estrada drove out to see a development in Clovis, near northeast Fresno. At that time, it was bare, undeveloped, and unimpressive. Several years later, his wife, Gina, was with him when he passed Monte Verde Estates. He could hardly believe it was the same place. Paula Wrenn feature 2009-01-17T09:01:09+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/resorting_to_luxury/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/signature_peggy_jelmini/ I’m a contemporary, impressionist, colorist…all of those words. I don’t just paint landscapes—I paint animals and flowers… Market Writer feature 2009-01-17T09:01:01+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/signature_peggy_jelmini/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_journey_begins/ Buying a house is a big step, and it takes some doing to turn that house into a home. One sure approach is to select works of art that truly exhibit the owners’ aesthetic tastes. When ready to take that step, Torgie Murdock is an outstanding resource, and she lives here, in Pocatello. Kay Merriam feature 2009-01-15T09:01:40+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_journey_begins/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_blueprint_deja_vu/ When Vicky and Craig Lyon bought their Lava Hot Springs home, they weren’t even in the market for a new home. But they had watched with intrigue as a neighboring property was transformed from a small brick bungalow to a 5,600-square-foot, lodge-style homestead. When it was put on the market, they decided to take a look inside. Mary Nestor feature 2009-01-15T09:01:32+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_blueprint_deja_vu/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/signature_jed_schlegel/ What inspires you? Inspiration, for me, is often derived from the very process of working with clay: the marks left on the surface from the hand or tools, the twist imparted by the potter’s wheel, or the way the flame works its way through the kiln, touching each piece differently. Patty Hetland feature 2009-01-13T09:01:43+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/signature_jed_schlegel/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/time_honored_practices/ Visiting Silver Dollar City’s new Culinary & Craft School is like visiting your grandmother’s house—provided she’s the coolest grandmother around. The quaint timber-frame “home” has two stone chimneys, is encircled by a white picket fence, and offers a beautiful view of Echo Hollow. Catherine Jelsing feature 2009-01-13T09:01:34+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/time_honored_practices/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/personal_space/ When homeowners Jeff and Tammie Fisher developed their more than 7 acres in Greencastle, the blueprint required more than just an open floor plan. Builder Joseph Hagerty of Greenleaf Homes in Warfordsburg designed the home office to overlook the paddock area where the couple’s two horses gallop and graze freely. Mary Nestor feature 2009-01-13T09:01:33+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/personal_space/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_statement_of_personal_style/ Despite finding them to be a nuisance, Joplin homeowner Jeanene Eberhart can at least understand where they’re coming from. It seems she shares a passion for architectural columns with some very pesky woodpeckers—frequent visitors to the cedar posts that support the arches of her wraparound front porch. Mary Nestor feature 2009-01-13T09:01:17+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_statement_of_personal_style/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_christopher_ramping_up_for_spring/ Q:  Dear Christopher: Now that it’s winter, I really miss our screened-in back porch. At your suggestion, we really transformed the space for the summer but I’d like to use the space year-round now that we see how great it actually is. We’re ready to make the investment into the next step. Where should we start? Christopher Lowell weekly column 2009-01-12T09:01:21+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_christopher_ramping_up_for_spring/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/life_among_the_trees/ Lori and Rick Caraway built their 2,200-square-foot home in Sky Meadows Ranch in 2006 because they fell in love with the view. Dayna Del Val feature 2009-01-09T09:01:01+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/life_among_the_trees/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/harmonious_lyrical/ Two sets of box bay windows frame the interior rectangle spaces as well as the idyllic view to the backyard, where a raised terrace is bordered with the blooms of trailing gardenias. The style is decidedly French provincial, and the feel is clearly warm and inviting. Geraldine Bergonzi feature 2009-01-07T09:01:55+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/harmonious_lyrical/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/hammering_out_details/ For a man who works with such weighty materials, Jimmy Sink is difficult to pin down. He could be in someone’s front lawn, installing a new wrought-iron gate. He might be visiting with customers in his Creekside Creative Design showroom. He could be at his forge, hammering out a design in steel. Catherine Jelsing feature 2009-01-07T09:01:40+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/hammering_out_details/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/clutter_control/ With the new year comes a slew of resolutions. Besides getting more physically fit, people want to become more organized. Since January is Get Organized Month, it may provide the starting date, but nationally known organizer, author, and speaker Cyndy Salzmann tells people to skip making resolutions. Elizabeth Wells feature 2009-01-06T09:01:57+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/clutter_control/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/inspired_by_france/ Nearly everything in Shelley and John Biever’s home has a story. From the 400-year-old Oriental screen in the family room to the French flea market chandelier in the powder room, their beautiful furnishings carry a history that these homeowners love to share. Elizabeth Wells feature 2009-01-06T09:01:37+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/inspired_by_france/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/diy_clutter_control/ As you walk through your home, consider the following and take notes. Elizabeth Wells diy 2009-01-06T09:01:04+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/diy_clutter_control/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_christopher_post_holiday_odds_and_ends/ Dear Christopher: I’ve got the in-laws here overnight and need some post-holiday brunch suggestions. Christopher Lowell weekly column 2009-01-05T09:01:11+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_christopher_post_holiday_odds_and_ends/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/christmases_past_present/ Christmas at the Conrad Mansion in the late 1890s was like a fairy tale. Catherine Jelsing entertaining, holidays, feature 2009-01-01T09:01:58+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/christmases_past_present/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/french_pearl/ Elyse Glickman entertaining, cuisine 2009-01-01T09:01:57+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/french_pearl/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/cozy_pama_cider/ Elyse Glickman entertaining, cuisine 2009-01-01T09:01:48+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/cozy_pama_cider/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/cocoquette/ Elyse Glickman entertaining, cuisine 2009-01-01T09:01:41+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/cocoquette/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/coming_to_your_senses/ To say the bedroom is for seduction is to state the obvious. To craft your fantasy sanctuary, come to your senses. Kathryn Casey spaces, decor 2009-01-01T09:01:21+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/coming_to_your_senses/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/light_and_heat_naturally/ Going green from the ground up can be a daunting pursuit—one that often frightens people away from the attempt. Christine Holm lifestyles, finance 2009-01-01T09:01:17+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/light_and_heat_naturally/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/midnight_blue/ Midnight blue is a vivid, decadent color that instantly breathes vitality into a room. Danielle Teigen spaces, ambiance 2009-01-01T09:01:13+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/midnight_blue/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/unwanted_exposure/ When I was a very young girl, the full-page ad on the back of Life magazine read, “More doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette.” Paula Baker-Laporte lifestyles 2009-01-01T09:01:13+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/unwanted_exposure/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/use_your_head/ Traditional headboards serve a purpose—they frame the bed and make it look complete, but they don’t do much else. In your children’s bedrooms, why not try a less traditional approach? Dayna Del Val lifestyles, kids 2009-01-01T08:01:56+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/use_your_head/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/what_could_be_more_natural/ Besides the warm and natural wood tones that evoke a stronger connection to the earth, wooden tubs are often a great choice for those who seek kinder alliances with the planet. Christine Holm spaces, bathroom 2009-01-01T08:01:55+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/what_could_be_more_natural/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/time_to_wake_up/ Monday morning. Six a.m. You may or may not have had that first cup of coffee yet, but it’s time to jump in the shower. What greets you when it’s time to lather up? Christine Holm furnishings, details 2009-01-01T08:01:54+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/time_to_wake_up/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/balance_begets_harmony/ Set up twin beds in a guest bedroom, and you have already made a design statement: balance. Christine Holm spaces, decor 2009-01-01T08:01:50+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/balance_begets_harmony/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/damask_natures_divine_design/ The shape of all things green and natural: It’s uppermost on the collective conscious today, and there’s a distinct connection between it and what shows up in our homes… Christine Holm furnishings, accents 2009-01-01T08:01:50+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/damask_natures_divine_design/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/feathering_the_nest/ In the months before my son was born this past July, I went on what can only be described as a frenzied decorating bender. Rosie Todino Case profiles, rosies_view 2009-01-01T08:01:50+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/feathering_the_nest/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/going_once_going_twice_sold/ Lifestyle sections of magazines and newspapers love to regale readers with tales of paintings and sculptures selling at auction for millions of dollars. William Jeanes lifestyles, ride 2009-01-01T08:01:49+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/going_once_going_twice_sold/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/buff_up_your_bathroom_for_fewer_bucks/ If your household budget is stretched at the seams, but your dingy old bathroom desperately needs a boost, take heart. Melissa Hoberg Coffey lifestyles, finance 2009-01-01T08:01:44+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/buff_up_your_bathroom_for_fewer_bucks/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/out_from_behind_closed_doors/ Beautiful bedrooms literally convey peace and tranquility. These rooms are usually minimally furnished. Elizabeth Wells spaces 2009-01-01T08:01:44+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/out_from_behind_closed_doors/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/get_steamed/ Steam showers offer a chance to escape to the soothing comfort of your private steam bath to experience relaxation of mind and body. John Mesenbrink design, trends, spaces, bathroom 2009-01-01T08:01:36+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/get_steamed/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/for_the_bath_and_beyond/ Creative cuisine and delightful design Danielle Teigen lifestyles, literature 2009-01-01T08:01:32+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/for_the_bath_and_beyond/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/elixers_of_love/ In the era of the “staycation,” you’ve come to realize that the hottest romantic spot in town is your very own bedroom Elyse Glickman entertaining 2009-01-01T08:01:29+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/elixers_of_love/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/dreams_mood_and_mystery/ What do the words “mood” and “mystery” bring to your mind? For me, they’re the perfect words to describe dreams. Kim Malakowsky profiles, editor 2009-01-01T08:01:28+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/dreams_mood_and_mystery/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_dr_marty_becker_bathing_tips_for_dogs/ A monthly bath is adequate for most dogs. Before giving your dog a bath, teach your pet that the tub isn’t a bad place to be. Dr. Marty Becker lifestyles, pets, profiles, marty_becker 2009-01-01T08:01:27+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_dr_marty_becker_bathing_tips_for_dogs/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/bath_time_luxuries/ Check out this array of bath products that smell good enough to eat Danielle Teigen design, elements 2009-01-01T08:01:25+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/bath_time_luxuries/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_coy_deadly_mistress/ Wisteria. The very name whispers of the wistful, the mysterious, even the eerie. Kathryn Casey spaces, ground_rules 2009-01-01T08:01:20+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_coy_deadly_mistress/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/hang_it_up/ If you’re fortunate enough to have the closet of your dreams, you’re probably ready to spend a little time and cash for another investment you’ve already made: your wardrobe. Christine Holm 2009-01-01T08:01:17+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/hang_it_up/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/building_on_the_basics/ A while back, we held a sweepstakes that proved to be a great success. We had a ton of entries. This year, the editor asked if I’d revisit some of those applicants. Christopher Lowell profiles, christopher_lowell 2009-01-01T08:01:17+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/building_on_the_basics/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/down_the_drain/ Every day, you look at the drain in your bathroom—when you brush your teeth or wash your face or hands. Christine Holm spaces, bathroom 2009-01-01T08:01:15+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/down_the_drain/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/in_the_know_200811/ Environmentally conscious design continues to dominate the housing industry, and many of the newest bathroom products are keeping in line with the trend. Danielle Teigen spaces, bathroom 2009-01-01T08:01:15+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/in_the_know_200811/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/whats_your_relaxation_style/ And why is it important to know, anyway? Our thought is, if you can focus and channel your efforts to relax toward what suits you most, you’ll get the most out of it. Take our quiz to find out your relaxation style! Christine Holm quiz 2009-01-01T08:01:14+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/whats_your_relaxation_style/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/tip_stop_dogs_from_shaking_during_baths/ To keep your dog from shaking on you during the bath, hold your pet’s muzzle. Since all shaking starts at the front of the dog, you’ll be stopping the water-flinging before it starts. Dr. Marty Becker tip 2009-01-01T08:01:12+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/tip_stop_dogs_from_shaking_during_baths/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/decadent_delights_for_chocolate_connoisseurs/ Rich. Sumptuous. Extravagant. Truffles: The name is as decadent as the treat itself. Chocolate truffles epitomize classy desserts, a nod to the lavish lifestyles of kingdoms long gone. Danielle Teigen lifestyles 2009-01-01T08:01:06+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/decadent_delights_for_chocolate_connoisseurs/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/works_of_art/ It’s probably safe to say that most of us have several books lying around that we’ve already read and will never look at again… Danielle Teigen lifestyles, art 2009-01-01T08:01:05+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/works_of_art/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/double_happiness/ It is inevitable that some furnishings jostle certain memories. Rocking chairs evoke glimpses of early childhood. Vintage stoves recall Thanksgiving dinner at Grandma’s house. Elyse Glickman spaces, bedroom, furniture 2009-01-01T08:00:11+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/double_happiness/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_christopher_for_some_rooms_its_curtains/ Q: Dear Christopher: I want to buy drapes for my living room windows. I recently received a catalog in the mail that seems to offer a wide variety of window treatment options. I liked what I saw but feel a little nervous ordering drapes without actually touching them or inspecting their construction. What has your experience been? LJ in Billings, MT… Christopher Lowell weekly column 2008-12-28T09:01:42+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_christopher_for_some_rooms_its_curtains/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_christopher_hunkering_down_for_winter/ Christopher Lowell weekly column 2008-12-22T09:01:32+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_christopher_hunkering_down_for_winter/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/modern_design_old_fashioned_flair/ Sometimes Kevin Russell is acutely aware of living in a log home, and other times he completely forgets it. Mary Nestor feature 2008-12-19T09:01:28+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/modern_design_old_fashioned_flair/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/olympic_national_park/ Public affairs specialist Barb Maynes likes to say Olympic National Park is really three parks in one. Paula Wrenn feature 2008-12-19T09:01:14+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/olympic_national_park/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_christopher_the_holidaze/ Christopher Lowell weekly column 2008-12-15T09:01:11+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_christopher_the_holidaze/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/rising_from_the_ashes_salisbury/ When her younger son told her their house was on fire, Becky Monson wasn’t totally sure she believed him. His voice was calm. Mary Nestor feature 2008-12-14T09:01:52+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/rising_from_the_ashes_salisbury/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/off_the_grid/ The driveway was rather long, and the power company wanted too much money to run electricity to the building site. Geraldine Bergonzi feature 2008-12-13T09:01:54+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/off_the_grid/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/room_to_roam/ There aren’t many places in Montana that don’t offer awe-inspiring views of nature, but the Kalispell and Bigfork areas offer some of the state’s best. Christine Holm feature 2008-12-09T09:01:44+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/room_to_roam/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_christopher_buy_my_house/ I have a house on the market that’s not selling. It’s sitting empty while slowly emptying out my bankbook. What can I do to get it sold? Christopher Lowell weekly column 2008-12-08T09:01:02+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_christopher_buy_my_house/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/through_centuries_generations/ Pearl S. Buck once said that if you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday. A good place to start might be at the Townsend home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Christine Holm feature 2008-12-06T09:01:58+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/through_centuries_generations/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/silver_gold_compasses/ It’s the most wonderful time of the year: when jingle bells chime and Christmas trees shine, stars glimmer and candles glow. Alison Mitchell feature 2008-12-06T09:01:56+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/silver_gold_compasses/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/regional_relevance/ Many residents in this Fairhope neighborhood have horses, and those who don’t can still enjoy watching them prance on neighboring properties. Paula Wrenn feature 2008-12-06T09:01:50+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/regional_relevance/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/family_business/ Mary Ann Miller and her husband, Warren, operate a thriving community business, which is a local landmark and a favorite stop for tourists and collectors. Paula Wrenn entertaining, holidays, feature 2008-12-06T09:01:44+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/family_business/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/an_eclectic_update/ Family time is a primary ingredient for fun at Frank and Kay Ferson’s house—especially at the holidays. Elizabeth Wells feature 2008-12-06T09:01:33+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/an_eclectic_update/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/butternut_squash_soup_mobile/ Elizabeth Gregory entertaining, cuisine 2008-12-06T09:01:17+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/butternut_squash_soup_mobile/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/best_of_the_feast/ By far, the holiday season is my favorite time of the year. Every family has its own traditions, but what most have in common is that they are held in homes. Elizabeth Gregory feature 2008-12-06T08:01:45+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/best_of_the_feast/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/gingersnap_ice_cream/ Elizabeth Gregory entertaining, cuisine 2008-12-06T08:01:27+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/gingersnap_ice_cream/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/vanilla_bean_cranberry_compote/ Elizabeth Gregory entertaining, cuisine 2008-12-06T08:01:08+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/vanilla_bean_cranberry_compote/