Admittedly, sometimes the holidays can be really tough for people. Getting together with family can, at times, be really very stressful. It’s amazing how such a magical time of year can cause so much grief. This is why I really enjoy Christmas crackers. Not only is it a great way to break the ice, but it’s meant to be goofy. ...

I’ve thought about decorating for Christmas in a red and black theme for a long time. There are so many unique and interesting ideas out there now, I may be able to pull it off. What is fun about doing a black and red theme is that it can look very chic or down to earth. For instance, there are ...

I live in rainy Seattle, in a busy household with visitors coming and going, two dogs, a cat, and two dogs that come over for playdates. Thus, I have throw rugs and mats in front of and behind each of the three entrances to my home. I really love Jellybean rugs – they’re washable! They probably couldn’t stand up to ...