Smart Back-to-School Storage: Wicker Baskets

If you have children, getting organized for the school year is a labour of love. You not only need to get ready for chaotic action schedules and homework, but also for all of the things that comes along with it. I like to use wicker baskets within my home to keep up with my kids’ …


Guest Groups: 20 Ingredients to Get a Classic French Kitchen

During the years we lived in Paris, I was lucky to take weekly classes with local chefs at Le Cordon Bleu. The French maintain simple, crispy kitchens and utilize the very best, freshest ingredients. Here are a few fun, helpful and inexpensive ideas to present your kitchen a few of that French flair. — Mary …


The Fantastic Poolside Landscape

Summer is now hot and unbearable in many parts of the U.S., and all you want to do is remain in your bathing suit. I’m fortunate enough to have a lake nearby — and friends with a pool. I often dream of having a pool of our own, but for now I will only dream …