November 27, 2023 This blog started in September 1996. 27 years later, it’s time for a change. Almost 3 decades after starting my home automation journey, I have found my…
Day: January 26, 2024
Creating calmness in the midst of construction: our sunbathing corner
With hammering, drilling and loud machinery filling our days lately, our sunroom has become a much needed escape for our family. You’ve heard it from me before, but here we…
Cutting Garden and Fling Party at Chanticleer
January 24, 2024 Last September, the Philadelphia Area Fling took me to Pennsylvania, where I enjoyed two visits to the incomparable Chanticleer. I spent the whole day there before the…
20 ways to romanticize your life at home
There’s been a lot of talk about resolutions this month, and I’m here for that. One of my sisters has a goal this year to “romanticize her life at home,”…
DIY Alcohol Ink Tracks | Centsational Style
I like to dabble in different art media, and alcohol ink is my latest experiment. I am happy to share that I have created these wonderful trays to hold small…
SmartThings creates TV-centric smart home experiences for users
During CES 2024, SmartThings unveiled innovative features aimed at creating a more immersive TV experience, enabling improved comfort without disrupting content viewing. The living room serves as the hub of…
Be My Valentine | Lark & Linen interior design and lifestyle blog
Looking for some Valentine’s Day ideas to help brighten up your days? While I’m definitely in the “celebrate our loved ones every day” camp, I still feel like Valentine’s Day…
5 ways to prevent plumbing from freezing during the winter months
As winter approaches, it is necessary to prepare the plumbing for cold weather. Frozen pipes can cause significant damage to your home and require expensive repairs. Therefore, it is crucial…
10 beautiful garden ideas for different parts of the garden – Medium size garden
January 13, 2024 Posted in: Garden trends and design Are you looking for garden ideas for a difficult part of your garden? Maybe you’ve changed the way you use the…
Transform your frugal memo board with these easy DIY upgrades
Let’s bring back those underrated memo boards that fill thrift store shelves. Walk into any thrift store and even new craft and decor stores and they look like they’re made…