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As you may already know, I'm currently planted on the beautiful island of Maui which I shared in THIS post. You can catch my spontaneous ramblings and filming on Insta Stories HERE While I'm enjoying a little downtime until I build some stories of the tropical variety, here's a little update on my yard, based […] The post A no-flowerbed update with a simpler summer shed – Part 5 appeared first on Funky Junk Interiors .

Two of the most popular locations to remodel in a home are the kitchen and bathroom. This is no surprise, since the kitchen is often the gathering place for friends and family and the bathroom is one of the most used rooms in the house. If you are considering remodeling to get your dream kitchen or bathroom, you'll want to read on!

Pillows weren't always made for comfort. In fact, the earliest types of pillows such as those used by the Chinese and in Ancient Mesopotamia during 7000 B.C. were made of wood and stone, respectively. It was the Greeks and Romans who invented the soft pillows using straw, reeds and other stuffing. The 1900s saw the mass production of pillows so everyone can have a good night's sleep. Modern pillows range from travel size to king size and are stuffed with feathers, latex, foam or air. Type Memory Foam Pillows A number of foams are added to memory foam pillows, each The post 26 Different Types of Pillows appeared first on .

394 N Mountin Rd, Copake, NY This property has it ALL, 3 Level Contemporary, Living level has dramatic liv.rm w/ stone firepl, high ceiling walls of glass facing views that wil take your breath away, dining rn & screened rm facing views & large deck, 3 bdrs & 2 baths. Master BDR suite+Study on Upper level & lower level w/ large study. Loc. is 5 min to Catamount, 26 Miles to Tangelwood, 10 mi.to Gt. Barrington, 15 mi. to Salisbury Ct. 20 mi. to Hudson & 2 + hrs. to NYC & trails to Taconic St. Park 5mi. walk & up the rd. to Rail Trail Donna Peck, Copake Realty, (518) 329-4251 Agent Phone: (518) 329-4251 15 Pioneer Dr, Copake, NY Pioneer Drive on Upper Rhoda Pond, in southern Columbia County, New York, was designed, taking into consideration what so many people look for when they are going to build a country home –outdoor room to play, space between house sites, water access and even a private community tennis court. This 4 BR, 3 BA, 4125 sf home compli...

The Windsor is the quintessential wooden chair, a classic that since its first known appearance in the 18th century has been stained, painted, deconstructed, and reimagined in all sorts of ways. The British (and the American) Windsor is traditionally made from a triumvirate of maple, poplar, and oak with a curved back and seat; here […]

When we bought this house last year, we (ahem … I)  chose live brass finish faucets because I was desperate for that beautiful 100-year-old perfect patina. When I asked a salesperson at a high-end plumbing showroom here in LA how he felt about my choice, he said 'I love them…. because you'll be back here in 7 years to replace them'. Cool. The order had been placed for weeks and there was no going back. Besides, we had a 100-year-old house and I wanted that patina!! So I asked him what I needed to do to save them and he said very quickly and clearly 'soften your water'. I mentioned it to you guys and many of you recommended Culligan . I hopped online, scheduled an appointment and basically forbade anyone from bathing until I had set up a meeting. I learned the benefits of their softened and filtered water and wrote the check thinking it was another way homeowners have to spend money without any visual ROI. I ended up going for the Culligan Whole Home system which was...

The following post was originally featured on Alexandra's Kitchen and written by Alexandra Stafford , who is part of Collective Food . There is a woman here in town who, I have no doubt, would defeat Bobby Flay in a Christmas-cookie throw down. Her name is Kelly, and I met her this past summer at a lawn-games Olympics party. After one bite of her legendary cookies, I immediately enlisted her to make a batch for a similarly themed neighborhood gathering. The cookies were the hit of the evening. (Sorry Simone.) I've never asked Kelly for her recipe - I sense it's treasured - but at one point while we were talking, she let on that cream cheese was the secret. In preparation for holiday cookie season, I did a teensy, teensy bit of research online and found this recipe, and while they're not quite as delicious (or beautiful) as Kelly's, they do the job - they hold their shape when baked, they're sweet, tender, and tasty, and most important, the children love them....