When she was only 14, Jeanne Paddison’s father was working on a construction site. The lot next door was being cleared and as a tree came down, the men realized that a nest of baby raccoons had just lost their home. Years ago, there weren’t licensed rehabbers to take the animals and out of compassion, the men divided the homeless bandits to bring to their own homes for care. Jeanne’s father brought a baby raccoon, soon to be named Mandy, for her to save. A lifelong passion was born as she successfully rehabilitated and returned Mandy to the wild, this sparked a life long mission...
2019 rings in an organic and colorful trend in home décor. Gone are most of the geometrics and cool grays. Say hello to florals, subtly nuanced jewel tones, warmer neutrals, and stark black and white. This is the year to bring Mother Nature indoors.
Townhomes are the perfect housing option for the busy lives we all lead today. When you choose the spacious Ainsdale Townhomes in The Commons at Richmond Hill, in southeast Georgia, you have the ideal setting for living the good life – with low maintenance.
The larger the family, the larger the home needed, right? But what if a smaller family likes to entertain long-term guests? The point is, it’s not just about how many people live in a home; it’s also about how they use it.
Long gone are the days of retiring just to sit in a rocking chair on the front porch and watch the world go by. Today’s retirees are active and have more options than were available during their working years. Among the most desirable options is the freedom to live wherever they choose.
Mother’s Day is the perfect time for children to show their mom just how much they appreciate her and all she does for them every day. Young children will probably need a bit of help, but it will be well worth it for everyone involved. Mother’s Day, after all, is a family affair.
The time to baby proof your home to make it safe for the precious new visitor is before the baby is born. Babies grow quickly, from being barely able to move to crawling all over the home in curious exploration. You need to make sure every inch of it is free of hazards for the little explorer.
Southern charm is actually a way of life and a lovely one at that. Interior décor in the southern style is charming, livable, elegant and slightly formal but without stuffiness just like that famous Southern hospitality and charm. You can achieve this look in your new home wherever you live and in whatever style of architecture your home happens to be.
Tourists have made Charleston a beloved destination and it is no wonder. With its cobblestone streets, historic architecture, incredible food and multiplicity of activities, it can’t help but be a popular place to visit. South Carolinians take note. You can easily be perpetual tourists in your own great city of Charleston.
Utilitarian and functional doesn’t have to mean boring and unattractive. Whether your laundry area is a spacious room all its own or a corner closet, an attractive, well-organized space will make laundry day seem like much less of a chore.
Real wood furniture is beautiful and getting harder to find at any price. Don’t let a few scratches, dings and dents on your wood furniture or wood surfaces lead you to completely strip and refinish the surface, or even worse, throw that lovely, but imperfect piece out in the trash.
Real wood furniture is beautiful and getting harder to find at any price. Don’t let a few scratches, dings and dents on your wood furniture or wood surfaces lead you to completely strip and refinish the surface, or even worse, throw that lovely, but imperfect piece out in the trash.
Because our days can be so hectic, it’s nice to start them off with something comforting and tasty. It is even nicer if you don’t have to get dressed to venture out for your morning pick-me-up. This is where your in-home coffee bar comes in.
A home office has the same requirements as a traditional office away from home. They are both organized and laid out for optimum efficiency and productivity.
A romantic evening at home for just the two of you can be much more intimate than the typical dinner and a movie date. Make the evening glow with activities, food and drink that hold fond memories for both of you.
Uncovering your own personal style when decorating your new home can seem like a daunting task. To aid in the discovery of personal style, think about what your overall preferences are in home interior décor and design.
Nothing perks up a space like the punch of color or sublime serenity of an area rug, which should be considered “floor art” for the home. Area rugs add texture, warmth and beauty to any room.
The key to creating a successful spring garden that lasts into the summer is to plan for it early. Visualize how your garden looked last year, and how you used it. Did some plants not thrive in that space? Were garden items difficult to get around? Perhaps some foliage was trampled because the area lacked a footpath, or the landscape was crying out for a water feature.
