Way back in May of 1914, then President Woodrow Wilson made history when he signed a Joint Resolution proclaiming the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Today, no doubt many children are busy in school creating unique “home décor” items using paint, paste and glitter. Moms all across the country will wake up this

Spring has finally sprung! When the temperatures rise and the flowers begin blooming, the outdoor living season kicks into high gear. Now that patio grills are being dusted off and primed for the season, we decided to reach out to Vicki Miller, Founder of Vinocity, to solicit her expert opinion on wines that pair well with grilled food.

As you know, adding a paved patio or outdoor living space is an investment in both time and money; but like any major improvement, the payoff is enormous and lasts for generations to come. One of the things that shouldn’t be overlooked when you are planning your backyard oasis is the back door.  Remember, no matter how

Did you ever wonder why some container gardens look straight out of the decorating magazine while others are just…there? One of the most common mistakes made when arranging a container garden for the patio is when people choose plants that they like. That’s right; they head out to the nursery or garden center and walk

In recent years, when it comes to the patio, we really have turned what once was just a concrete slab on a small plot of land into backyard vacation retreats. Homeowners are outfitting their patio with furniture worthy of being indoors. What was once only seen in resorts – outdoor accent rugs, lamps, pillows and

When it comes to French décor, you may think of the opulent style of Marie Antoinette.  Her over-the-top neoclassical style, as seen in the Palace of Versailles, has been copied the world over. Maybe you think of a Parisian café, or the bright colors and distinct patterns of Provencal décor.However, when it comes to decorating

A Haymarket, VA basement remodel was a well thought out dream come true for its owners. Seeking to add more than just additional living space, these homeowners wanted a basement where they could entertain friends and family in grand style. In order to do so, their plans included a wine bar, theatre room, sauna, and

It wasn’t that long ago when cooking outdoors meant that you broke out the briquettes and tossed (burned) a few burgers on the grill. While it remains true that an outdoor kitchen is still used as a place to cook out on the patio, homeowners nowadays treat their patio as an extension of their home’s livable

Even though we just saw the first snow fall, and a cold front has washed over the Northeast, this is the best time to begin the planning stage if you are considering adding  a new patio, walkway or wall (the idea here is to list specific project types, whatever you want) to your home. Whether

With its colder temperatures and shorter days, the winter is a rough time of year for those of us who enjoy outdoor living.  Sure, fire pits and fireplaces can extend the season by weeks, but when the temperatures drop and stay below freezing for days and days on end, it may leave you feeling like