after reading these, I'm feeling soooo good about our new-old home we just moved into. we've had pests and backed up sewage, but now the worst is the mary engelbright wallpaper border over the berr...

As long as the planter is not receiving full, direct sun on it, tillandsias, aka "air plants," would be a great choice. Fill the planter with a few interesting looking stones of different sizes. Se...

Just trap them. Yes, you have to deal with it afterwards, and the traps are tricky, but it's the most effective way to control the population in your area. Look for the brand "Cinch"- it's the best...

I love the Macoun apples! I can't find them in Santa Cruz, CA. I brought a whole bag of them back with me in my carry-on last fall!

The Vera Wang Naturals Collection at Macys is lovely. A soft, matte finish, off white bone color, thick and heavy. And a very pure and simple shape. We were very fortunate to have gotten a whole se...