by Kristine Robinson, Interior DesignerRobinson Interiors“Oh no, not wallpaper! Anything but wallpaper,” my client spoke in horror. Apparently I had just made a horrible faux-pas in even uttering the distasteful word wallpaper. I must say, I fear putting the reputation of my own established interior design business at risk in writing this article. It’s a chance I must take.Wallpaper is back in a big way. There…I’ve said it. And I’m positively happy to [...]
A Middle Aged Woman Parties on Independence DayBy: Mary Fran BontempoHow are you celebrating Independence Day? I think I’m going to celebrate Independence Day this year by not exercising several of the freedoms guaranteed me by our country’s Declaration of Independence and Constitution.As an American, I have the right to carry a gun, through some questionable interpretation of the founding fathers’ decree that we citizens have the “right to bear arms.” Supposedly, there [...]
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Summer weather in northern Spain was unpredictable. Clouds often covered the sky, then rain followed turning the ocean a dark gray and the tranquil waters into angry waves.But green or gray, I loved this ocean and the beaches of white fine sand in closed coves that marked the coast of my childhood's summers.My favorite beach was called Aguas Santas. I still remember the first time I saw it. I was visiting my friend [...]
by Chrysa SmithNo, not talking about the Latin dance number---although it would be great for bikini weather. I'm talking about the Latin mixture of fruit and vegetable and sweet and savory---perfect side dishes that are also good for the torso.Here's what you'll need for tasty, healthy and fresh side dishes to spice up summer meals---meals that can be hauled to the beach with ease: PANTRY STAPLES:cutting board and good, sharp knifesupply of red [...]
by Chrysa SmithSo, what's worse than a snowy, Monday morning?A rainy beach day. Or at least that's what I thought until I realized, hey--as moms, we're always hearing kids say, "There's nothing to do." And as moms, we keep telling kids, "There's always something you can do." So, I decided I needed to take my own advice. And do you know what? We've been right all along.Rewind back a few weeks to my [...]
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