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 lsmithwick@fromhousetohome.com Copyright 2010 2010-01-27T09:00:57+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/7_morning_strategies/ Dayna Del Val lifestyles, spaces, bedroom 2010-01-04T09:01:39+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/7_morning_strategies/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/sweet_little_reads/ Staff lifestyles, literature 2010-01-04T09:01:36+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/sweet_little_reads/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_sanctuary_masterpiece/ Lin Smithwick design, style, spaces, ambiance, bathroom 2010-01-04T09:01:18+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_sanctuary_masterpiece/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/take_five/ Staff spaces, ambiance, bathroom, bedroom 2010-01-04T09:01:10+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/take_five/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/old_meets_new1/ She came to Alaska in 1981 with her kids when they were small. They lived in a 26-foot travel trailer until they bought their first home. He came up in the 1970s. Now, they’ve been married for 12 years and have raised six children between the two of them. Their united family is growing; now there are three grandchildren. Christine Holm 2009-12-02T09:01:40+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/old_meets_new1/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/avenue_seven/ Everyone knows someone who’s hard to shop for. Avenue Seven may have just the right thing for that particular person, and owner Diane Wirtanen wisely says that’s because each piece she and her partners create has a personality as unique as each individual person. Christine Holm feature 2009-12-02T09:01:18+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/avenue_seven/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/cook_up_a_great_holiday/ Is it your turn to host the family Christmas dinner this year? Maybe you’re preparing your very first holiday bash and haven’t the faintest clue how to go about it. Christine Holm 2009-12-02T09:01:08+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/cook_up_a_great_holiday/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_striking_solution1/ Architecture is a way to tell stories. A shaded porch created from an upstairs balcony is more than a place out of the sun; it is a place to sip wine and stir passions. A sweeping roofline is more than an inverted arch; it is a trek through old European cities translated to a North Carolina suburb. Mary Nestor feature 2009-11-30T09:01:03+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_striking_solution1/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_shop_of_note/ Imagine walking the streets of Charles Dickens’ London. Butchers commingle with candlemakers, who exist besides alehouses, which are situated near the local violinmaker’s shop. Dayna Del Val feature 2009-11-19T09:01:41+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_shop_of_note/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ferragut_sister_act/ There’s nothing too unusual about family heirlooms passed along from generation to generation. It might be a treasured work of art or a valuable piece of jewelry or the first edition of a favorite book. It might be a lot of different things. Lin Smithwick feature 2009-11-19T09:01:30+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ferragut_sister_act/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/light_color_energy/ “We knew what we wanted but just didn’t know how to get there,” explains Diane Nelson. Geraldine Bergonzi feature 2009-11-19T09:01:18+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/light_color_energy/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/less_is_more/ There’s a big difference between someone who has a talent for interior decoration and someone who’s actually trained in the field of interior design. Christine Holm feature 2009-11-19T09:01:14+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/less_is_more/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/david_valdez/ Staff 2009-11-19T09:01:01+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/david_valdez/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/cashmere_for_christmas/ Cashmere sweaters for the entire family may not be in the budget this year, but everyone can have a rich experience anyway. Spend a day in Cashmere, Washington. It’s probably not far from where you are, and it’s well worth a visit. Christine Holm feature 2009-11-18T09:01:56+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/cashmere_for_christmas/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/to_stand_the_test_of_time/ Built in 1962, it was her mother’s home. Then, with the passing of time and her mother, the home came into the homeowner’s hands nearly 30 years ago. In that time, the home has aged, but like a fine wine, it has only gotten better. Christine Holm feature 2009-11-18T09:01:05+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/to_stand_the_test_of_time/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/american_dream_in_greek_style/ Thei story is the quintessential American dream. Born in Giannitsa in central Macedonia, Greece, Carol and Nick Ouzounidis fell in love in their native country and soon after ventured to America to start a family and follow their dreams. Geraldine Bergonzi feature 2009-11-16T09:01:46+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/american_dream_in_greek_style/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/enough_is_enough/ “No regrets. I found it to be a very cathartic experience,” explains homeowner Bill Rothermel about his decision to downsize from his extravagantly landscaped 4,800-square-foot home with amenities galore and “killer finished basement.” Geraldine Bergonzi feature 2009-11-08T09:01:58+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/enough_is_enough/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/shop_stock_the_swap/ “Finding a gift that you know the recipient will love and cherish gives the giver a special feeling. Rochelle A. Shenk feature 2009-11-08T09:01:08+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/shop_stock_the_swap/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/regina_martin-rodger/ Gina Martin-Rodger and her husband, artist Fred Rodger, are part of the arts movement in Lancaster City, partnering with Art Harrington and Marilu Seiber for Red Raven Art Company on North Prince Street. Staff 2009-11-08T09:01:02+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/regina_martin-rodger/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/practical_gifts_for_all/ It’s elementary, my dear, Watson, elementary. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson would have loved being on someone’s basically elementary gift list. Staff design, elements 2009-11-03T09:01:49+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/practical_gifts_for_all/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/seasonal_splendor/ Omaha-area designers share tips for holiday decorating. Elizabeth Wells 2009-11-03T09:01:48+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/seasonal_splendor/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/home_eclectic/ Styles, cultures, and colors converge in perfect harmony. Elizabeth Wells feature 2009-11-03T09:01:48+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/home_eclectic/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/when_having_less_pays_off/ The holidays are a special time. When my teenage son, Quinn, was young, I would anticipate what Santa was going to bring almost as much as he did, even though I obviously knew what was coming. Dayna Del Val profiles, rosies_view 2009-11-03T09:01:42+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/when_having_less_pays_off/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/decorating_with_christopher/ Christopher Lowell profiles, christopher_lowell 2009-11-03T09:01:40+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/decorating_with_christopher/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/rock_on/ There are few furniture items as distinctly American as the rocking chair. With unknown origins, it is believed that the first rockers developed from cradles and rocking horses in the 18th century. Dayna Del Val spaces, furniture 2009-11-03T09:01:39+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/rock_on/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/color_my_world/ Ever wish you had an interior designer to help you with all the ins and outs of holiday decorating? Christine Holm design, style 2009-11-03T09:01:31+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/color_my_world/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/baby_its_cold_outside/ There’s something about this time of year that shifts our focus inside; waning daylight hours put us in the mood for creating warm and cozy spaces. Christine Holm design, trends 2009-11-03T09:01:27+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/baby_its_cold_outside/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/keep_it_simple_pumpkin_chocolate_chip_muffins/ An extra helping or two of spare time is something most everyone can use during the holiday rush. Lin Smithwick entertaining, cuisine, holidays 2009-11-03T09:01:25+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/keep_it_simple_pumpkin_chocolate_chip_muffins/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/keep_it_simple_dark_chocolate_truffles/ An extra helping or two of spare time is something most everyone can use during the holiday rush. Lin Smithwick entertaining, cuisine, holidays 2009-11-03T09:01:22+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/keep_it_simple_dark_chocolate_truffles/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/make_every_day_a_holiday/ Behind the doors at From House To Home, there is always something great to celebrate. With the arrival of the holidays, every day is even more fun. Staff entertaining, holidays 2009-11-03T09:01:15+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/make_every_day_a_holiday/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/all_your_own/ When you’re planning a holiday party, the last thing you need to add to your grocery list is every different kind of liquor, beer, or wine to satisfy your guests. Danielle Teigen entertaining, cuisine, holidays 2009-11-03T09:01:14+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/all_your_own/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_fabric_of_our_dreams/ Marketing writers love velvet. They easily spark our imaginations with such sense-evoking phrases as “velvety-smooth texture…velvety-soft skin…velvety-rich feel.” Christine Holm furnishings, soft_furnishings, spaces, decor 2009-11-03T09:01:13+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_fabric_of_our_dreams/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/hors_doeuvres_made_easy/ It’s the holiday season, and you’re busy with shopping, wrapping, and decorating. Staff entertaining, cuisine, holidays 2009-11-03T09:01:11+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/hors_doeuvres_made_easy/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/keep_it_simple1/ An extra helping or two of spare time is something most everyone can use during the holiday rush. Lin Smithwick entertaining, cuisine, holidays 2009-11-03T09:01:09+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/keep_it_simple1/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/80_ways_to_simplify_amp_enjoy_the_holidays/ Christine Holm entertaining, holidays 2009-11-03T09:01:08+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/80_ways_to_simplify_amp_enjoy_the_holidays/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_hi_tech_home_is_a_smart_home/ Jay Cobb started Hi-Tech Home six years ago because of a bad experience. A systems integration company came to his home to install surround sound, whole-house audio, and other technologies. Christine Holm feature 2009-10-17T15:09:20+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_hi_tech_home_is_a_smart_home/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/private_label/ As you drive the road out to the Stockbridges’ home near Fresno, it looks more as if you’re approaching a vineyard. Christine Holm feature 2009-10-17T15:02:47+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/private_label/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/when_thinking_about_autumn_think_pink/ Pink may not be the first color that comes to mind when thinking about the colors of fall. But because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and because pink is the color of the Breast Cancer Awareness cause, pink is the perfect fall color, indeed. Staff design, newsworthy 2009-10-07T22:25:49+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/when_thinking_about_autumn_think_pink/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_seven_year_switch/ I was watching one of the bazillion home makeover shows on TV one day, and I learned that most new kitchens are considered outdated within seven to 10 years. It seems to me that people who are currently renovating their kitchens would find this to be a dismaying factoid. Rosie Todino Case profiles, rosies_view 2009-10-07T20:29:02+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_seven_year_switch/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/sparkle_plenty/ Glass tiles are shining up kitchens across the country—shimmering on backsplashes, sparkling up accent walls, and laying down some serious class on countertops. With the huge variety of tile choices out there, you can go contemporary or traditional or select tiles that bravely or artistically reflect your inner wild child. Christine Holm furnishings, accents 2009-10-07T20:25:29+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/sparkle_plenty/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/fall_fun/ It’s especially important to make time for the family during the hectic fall season. With everything everyone’s got going on—sports, music lessons, drama club, homework, PTA meetings—family members may only see each other in passing on their way to their next commitment. Staff lifestyles, kids, inspiration, natural 2009-10-07T20:18:13+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/fall_fun/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/fashion_forward_flatware/ When you set your table, whether for a simple family supper or for an extravagant dinner party, what sort of flatware should you choose? Do those different occasions mean you have to have two sets—one fancy, one plain? How do you choose between stainless, sterling, and silver-plated, and which holds up best through the years? Christine Holm design, style, spaces, kitchen 2009-10-07T20:05:32+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/fashion_forward_flatware/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/kitchen_cleaner/ The “relaxation room” is not just a signature approach to design for Atlanta-based designer Johnna Barrett, but it is also a state of mind she puts into practice in her own home. Elyse Glickman profiles, profile 2009-10-07T19:49:06+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/kitchen_cleaner/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_doctor_is_in1/ A recent survey conducted by 3M, maker of Filtrete filters, reveals that three out of four homeowners believe the air outside their homes is more polluted than the air inside their homes. Christine Holm design, newsworthy 2009-10-07T19:18:47+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_doctor_is_in1/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/harvest_gold_corn_salad/ Fond memories of late summer and early fall harvests often include one of America’s favorites—luscious, golden corn. Simple or sublime, it is the perfect complement to dinner. Staff entertaining, cuisine 2009-10-07T09:01:43+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/harvest_gold_corn_salad/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/harvest_gold_country_corn_bread/ Fond memories of late summer and early fall harvests often include one of America’s favorites—luscious, golden corn. Simple or sublime, it is the perfect complement to dinner. Staff entertaining, cuisine 2009-10-07T09:01:40+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/harvest_gold_country_corn_bread/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/kitchen_sink_chemistry/ Do you dabble in kitchen sink chemistry? You should! Today’s kitchen and economic trends definitely make it worth your while to take a good look at the smart and sexy new designs available. Christine Holm design, trends, spaces, kitchen 2009-10-07T09:01:35+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/kitchen_sink_chemistry/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/elements_please_be_seated/ What is a chair for? What is its purpose? Is it simply a thing on which to sit when one enjoys a meal? Or does the utilitarian chair possess the power to turn the necessary act of eating into an event—perhaps even an art form? Take a fresh look at chairs and their place around the table. You may be surprised by just how transformative they can be. Staff design, elements 2009-10-07T09:01:27+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/elements_please_be_seated/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_dr._marty_becker_perfect_peticure/ Many pet professionals, including groomers, breeders, and dog-show handlers, have switched to using a grinder for perfect pet nails with less fuss. Dr. Marty & Mikkel Becker profiles, marty_becker 2009-10-07T09:01:19+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/ask_dr._marty_becker_perfect_peticure/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/harvest_gold_cheddar_corn_cakes/ Fond memories of late summer and early fall harvests often include one of America’s favorites—luscious, golden corn. Simple or sublime, it is the perfect complement to dinner. Staff entertaining, cuisine 2009-10-07T09:01:09+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/harvest_gold_cheddar_corn_cakes/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/harvest_gold/ Fond memories of late summer and early fall harvests often include one of America’s favorites—luscious, golden corn. Simple or sublime, it is the perfect complement to dinner. Staff entertaining, cuisine 2009-10-07T09:01:07+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/harvest_gold/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/in_their_footsteps/ Although we step all over it every day, the kitchen floor is something that should not be taken for granted. Elyse Glickman spaces, decor 2009-10-07T09:01:06+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/in_their_footsteps/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/harvest_gold_corn_chowder/ Fond memories of late summer and early fall harvests often include one of America’s favorites—luscious, golden corn. Simple or sublime, it is the perfect complement to dinner. Staff entertaining, cuisine 2009-10-07T09:01:06+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/harvest_gold_corn_chowder/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/at_home_with_marianna_nasello/ Marianna Nasello, better known locally as Mama Mia, is the mother of Tony Nasello, Fargo, and three other grown children; two of them live near her in the Toronto area of Canada, and one lives in Sicily. Lin Smithwick feature 2009-09-17T14:47:21+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/at_home_with_marianna_nasello/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_natural_artist/ Harmony settles softly on the shoulders of an extraordinary area artisan. Lin Smithwick feature 2009-09-17T14:43:54+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_natural_artist/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/investing_in_the_future/ Jim and Sherry Heyer had owned their Pelican Lake lot and cabin for many years and had collected many great family memories, but in 2007, they found they’d outgrown the cabin. Christine Holm feature 2009-09-17T14:39:54+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/investing_in_the_future/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/interior_dreams/ Even as a little girl, Denise Drake knew what she wanted to be: an interior designer. Christine Holm feature 2009-09-17T14:32:11+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/interior_dreams/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/light_and_color_in_alaska/ Myth: Because of the dramatic change in seasons, white walls are the best option for homes in the 49th state. Staff 2009-08-02T01:34:14+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/light_and_color_in_alaska/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/out_in_the_middle_of_nowhere1/ Coming from California, these homeowners were looking for a place that was distinctly not California, something that didn’t remind of congested freeways and miles of urban and suburban sprawl. Christine Holm feature 2009-08-02T01:30:11+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/out_in_the_middle_of_nowhere1/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_play_on_light/ About 40 years ago, Dru Malone came to Alaska when his family relocated to Anchorage. He learned to do cabinet work and was a finish carpenter after graduating from high school. Christine Holm feature 2009-08-02T01:26:21+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/a_play_on_light/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/arctic_organics/ For River and Sarah Bean, who developed Arctic Organics, it’s all about flavor. Geraldine Bergonzi feature 2009-06-02T01:21:44+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/arctic_organics/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/alaska_botanical_garden_presents/ Mark your calendar for June 20 and 21, a highlight of the Alaska Botanical Garden’s summer schedule, the 12th Annual Garden Fair & Garden Art Show. Geraldine Bergonzi feature 2009-06-02T01:16:50+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/alaska_botanical_garden_presents/ http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_best_life_has_to_offer1/ You’ve heard it said that life is what you make it. Paula and Robert Caywood knew what they wanted and went ahead and made it, including their own business and a beautiful tri-level, 4,200-square-foot home. Christine Holm feature 2009-06-02T01:13:41+00:00 http://www.fromhousetohome.com/index.php/articles/the_best_life_has_to_offer1/ 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/