Happy St. Patrick’s Day Party

I just love hosting parties; it is absolutely my favorite thing to do. While most people squirm at the thought of the planning, preparing and cleaning, I relish in it.  To me, it’s fun! It is also a great opportunity to spend time with friends and family. But I do have to say that at […]

There’s definitely something magical about the arrival of fall. Maybe it the human preoccupation with beginnings and endings that hits us with such a palpable sense of finality as we see the year dwindle and pass. Perhaps it’s the longed-for comfort of having to bundle up in warm clothes for the first time in months […]

By Simon Phillips  If you live in a furnished apartment, a great way to add your personal touch to the décor is to use furniture slipcovers on the couch and chairs.  Not only can slipcovers hide unattractive or unfashionable upholstery, they have the added bonus of protecting your landlord’s furniture from wear and tear.  If […]

Mosquitos and other backyard pests can ruin a nice summer evening. Luckily, here’s a list of plants that naturally repel these pesky critters for you!

My daughter will be moving to the D.C. area in a couple of weeks. This will be her first time living on her own. Who can she contact to help with her move as far as apartments, transportation, etc.? Congratulations to your daughter! D.C. is a great place for a young person to live and […]

While apartment hunting, take time to consider the various amenities offered by different communities to help you enjoy summer to the fullest with your friends and family!