Displaying Kids' Art Projects At Home

What do you do with all of the pictures that come home from school? As a young mom, I quickly realized I could not keep EVERY piece of paper that my kids drew on, but there are definite keepers. This round-up is full of terrific ideas on how to save/display the creativity of our budding artists. You’ll find suggestions for rotating displays as well as more permanent features. Did you ever think of using a curtain rod and rings, wood, wire and clips or a repurposed cabinet door for showcasing artwork? There are hinged frames that store and display, magnetic boards, corkboard tiles and clipboards. Use clothespins, wood hangers or make colorful temporary tape frames. Learn how to re-size art for a changing gallery in a multi-windowed frame, transfer images onto fabric or scan and input images onto your computer to print out a collection in book form.

Before You Go Out Of Town: Tips on Burglar Proofing Your Home

There are things we never forget. One such memory occurred for me in the winter of 1979, just a few months after our family moved to Dallas. I was in the 8th grade. 

It was a cold, dark night when a ringing telephone woke us up. No - it wasn't our telephone, it was our neighbors. My Dad looked out the bedroom window to find a man crawling through the window next door. Our neighbors were being robbed! The burglar had gotten our neighbor's telephone number and someone was ring the phone as he was robbing them. This was his way of knowing no one was in the house.

Holiday Gift Guide For The Home Cook

Those who love to cook can't ever have too many kitchen gadgets and accessories, so I've been working hard to find the most stylish gifts for those who love to spend time in the kitchen. Do you have a friend or family member who would pick a shopping spree at Williams-Sonoma over a shopping spree at Prada any day of the week? Someone who would rather watch Top Chef over Modern Family when given the remote on a Wednesday night? Below you'll find suggestions for great kitchen-themed presents perfect for the home cook. From fun aprons to durable mixers to out of this world Meyer Lemon Infused Olive Oil, you can find it here with easy to follow links for uncomplicated Christmas shopping! ENJOY!

Macaroon Maker Apron
Fresh First Course Apron
Tramontina Porcelain Covered Cast Iron Gourmet Cookware
Breville Toastie Sandwich Maker
Ceramic Mixing Bowls
Williams-Sonoma Thermo-Clad™ Stainless-Steel Sauté Pan
Cuisinart Stainless-Steel Food Chopper
Set of 8 Stainless Styell Measuring Cups
Zeroll Original Tubmate Ice Cream Spade
Glass Salt Cellar with Lid
Pourfect Whisk-A-Bowl
Large Seasoning Sticks
Painted Amaryllis Butter Dish
KitchenAid Gourmet Measuring Spoons
Candy Thermometer
Lodge Enameled Cast Iron 6 Quart Dutch Oven
Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust
Red Sur La Table Italian Garlic Cellars
Lemon Verbena Bar Kitchen Hand Soap
Toscana Comfort Mat in Caramel 
French Jacquard Dish Cloths
Lucero Crushed Meyer Lemon Certified Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Antony Joseph Coloured Rings Cutting Board
Five Piece Colorful Kitchen Gadget Set
Giuseppe Giusti Three Gold Medal Balsamic Vinegar
French Tapered Rolling Pin
Cuisinart Mini Prep Plus Food Processor Chopper Grinder
Norpro Ceramic Pie Bird
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Food Scale
Cuisinart HM-50 Power Advantage 5-Speed Hand Mixer
Microplane Premium Classic Green Fine Grater Zester

If you STILL can't decide on a gift for the cook in your life why not try the KITCHEN GADGET OF THE MONTH CLUB. Your loved one will receive, via mail, a different kitchen gadget every month for an entire year - brilliant right???

~THE DOMESTIC CURATOR~

RONDA

The Smells Of The SEASON

Making my home smell wonderful is important to me this time of year.  A stove top 'potpourri' mix is an easy inexpensive way to make your home smell wonderful. The smells of evergreen, cinnamon, orange and spice all mean the Holiday Season is here! Let's celebrate!