My house is on the corner and I love it. I live in a valley in Northern California in an old farmhouse in the city. Homes were built around mine in the 30's and 40's. I have a fantastic view of ...

Why not try a green on the trim. You should be able to find good green that would work well with both the gold and the blue.

What a fabulous challenge. For a casual look and feel I would place 2 rectangular planters on each end and pillows or poofs in the middle. During the summer months lots of places sell outdoor pil...

Having lived in Key West, Southern California, and now back to Northern California, furniture outside is a must for me. If done with a bit of taste. Unless of course going you're going for the fr...

A teller at my credit union passed on a great tip for kids. Every week she takes the loose change out of her purse and puts it into an account for her teen age daughter. When they go on their vac...