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Remember when the color turquoise was all the rage?  And then tangerine-orange was everywhere?  We can thank the color experts at Pantone for that.  They are the people that make color charts for print, paint, fabric, etc., so they know a thing or two about color. Industry leaders look to Pantone for inspiration on the latest color trends, and for 2013, Pantone decla …

I dropped off my son Nicolas to school one morning and a parent greeted me with his usual smile and nod. But then he paused for a second and said, “Not getting enough rest, huh?” I was taken aback for a moment and thought that I must have looked bad enough to warrant that comment. Granted, I rushed out the door with barely a brush to my hair and a quick swipe of the toothbru …

A few weeks ago, I stepped into my favorite store and saw Valentine’s Day products strewn up and down several isles. Didn’t we just celebrate Christmas and New Year’s? It often takes a while for me to emotionally recover from major events and celebrations such as the ones we just left behind. But my kids Nicolas and Aria love to celebrate Valentine’s Day and I don’t blame t …

From time to time, I look for cute projects to work on, something I often do whenever I need a break from the humdrum of life. After surfing the net for some inspiration, I came across an adorable art project. It was practical and could be easily made with most of the materials I already had. What was required was a shadow box,  a wooden alphabet letter of my choic …

Flowers are one of the most beautiful things I truly appreciate and admire. What’s not to love about them? The various colors, shapes and fragrances they offer to our senses can bring healing, passion, sentimentality and joy to our spirit. I’m always touched whenever my husband Eric would bring home a bouquet of flowers to surprise me on my birthday or on our anniversary. …