The term ‘wabi sabi’ does not have a direct English translation, but a Japanese aesthetic rooted in tradition. The word ‘wabi’ refers to harmony and serenity, while ‘sabi’ loosely translates…
Year: 2024
SmartThings Together | SmartThings
A new option to share your smart life with family, friends and guests by providing a QR code Imagine sharing your smart home devices and routines with family, friends and…
Dairy-Free Weeknight Dinner: Pancake Nachos (Grain or Gluten Free)
I don’t like the term “food restrictions”. I feel so… sad. And while there are certain things that people with food sensitivities and allergies have to accept (bread made from…
Surviving a Winter Power Outage: How to Stay Warm and Safe During a Power Outage
Winter can be a beautiful season, but it also brings the possibility of power outages due to severe weather conditions. Power outages during the winter can be particularly dangerous as…
Leave the leaves – a new, easy way to tackle autumn gardens – Medium size garden
November 19, 2023 Published in: Wild animals and eco Leave the leaves is the new gardening mantra. I immediately like it more than getting out the leaf blower or rake,…
Wallpaper mural: Should you do it? If so, how?
In the colorful world of interior design, nature-inspired mural wallpapers are currently a testament to the ever-evolving trends entering our homes. Lately, I’ve noticed that murals are often at the…
This pest control attracts cockroaches with food and water
No one likes to find cockroaches in their house. Unfortunately, they are hard to find when you are ready to apply pesticides. They’re hiding in nooks and crannies you can…
It’s not the end… – Automatic home
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…
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…