Me and Mr. P
Monday, June 23, 2008
This just in from a company called CableOrganizer.com. It's called "Mr. P - One Man Tied" and instructions say to wrap your computer wire "all over him and make him squeal with pleasure."
Stone beats stick for weather predicting
Sunday, June 22, 2008
This just in from a BoomerGirl reader who has apparently found a better way to forecast the weather than my beloved stick (see weather stick blog below)....
Weather stick schtick
Saturday, June 21, 2008
You know you're exiting the fast lane when a little item like the Maine Weather Stick provides you with endless amusement. This is my stick. It's mounted next to our front door so visitors can see, immediately, our interest in meteorology... or silly, slightly suggestive sight gags. It's a great conversation starter, if people have the nerve to ask, "Um, what's that?"
Color me sexy
Friday, June 20, 2008
One of the things that caught my eye in the "Sex and the City" movie - besides the clothes, shoes, handbags and Samantha's sizzling boy-next-door in California - was the bright blue color painted on Carrie's updated apartment walls. Evidently, I wasn't alone. Word has it, the color is in big demand by legions of "Sex" fans. Here's where you can get it for your own digs...
Living simply gets complicated
Saturday, June 14, 2008
I am magnetically drawn to the slick magazines touting simple living. Beautiful pictures of organized linen closets, pristine laundry rooms and under-the-sink cleansers arranged by scent, color and height are as intoxicating as orange-scented furniture polish.
A screen porch allows that breath of fresh air
Thursday, June 12, 2008
One of the first things Mary Henning noticed about her Arlington, Va., house was the tiny bedrooms: three small spaces with three little closets. Not so good. But her reservations disappeared when she stepped through the kitchen and saw the screened porch.
Mary Emmerling's country style gets a sun-and-surf spin
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Beyond fond memories of Thrasher's fries and drugstore vanilla cokes, Mary Ellisor Emmerling's recollections of childhood summers in 1950s Rehoboth, Del., are of simple beach cottages filled with straw mats, wicker chairs and painted tables.
Florida designer shares her secrets and skills
Friday, June 6, 2008
Lorrie Browne calls it "the HGTV effect." Whenever she goes to a party, people can't wait to tell her about their remodeling and redecorating projects.
Grill of your dreams
Thursday, June 5, 2008
If you're looking for a new gas grill for your cookout, you don't have to buy the most expensive model to get good performance.
The Outdoor Room: Patio decorating has taken on a decidedly indoor feel
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
It's no surprise that the outdoor room is getting cozier, with so many new products on the market to provide creature comforts. Chair cushions are softer and deeper, rugs are plusher and the lighting is so much more attractive.
Will changing out fixtures improve home sale odds?
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Dear Mi-Ling: Our 13-year-old home is about 4,000 square feet. We want to sell in a year and are wondering if we should change all the polished brass door knobs, light fixtures, cabinet pulls, shower trim, and faucets.
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