by Alison Moore Smith | Mar 17, 2012 | for Home
So, you've got a fabulous spice rack in your kitchen. But did you ever think of alternate uses for the clever, stylish inventions? Home Office Storage A wall spice rack is perfect for convenient storage for small office supplies. Use them to keep tacks, paper clips,...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 3, 2011 | Design Your Own House, for Home
If you're looking for a seriously modern punch for your custom home, think about adding a vessel sink or two. What is a vessel sink? It's a free-standing sink that that is placed directly on top of a counter. They are most often used in bathrooms. Vessel sinks come in...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 26, 2011 | Design Your Own House, for Home
Our tile installer, as I've told you before, was fabulous to work with. We used lots of tile in the house, even though we have all cement flooring. We used tile for showers, tub surrounds, and back splashes. I've told you how much I love the glass tile in our kitchen....
by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 15, 2011 | for Home
For the past few months we've been cleaning out dad's home to prepare for the sale. Trust me, when someone has lived in a home for 43 years, it's got some serious stuff in storage. This week, I gave in and called in the second dumpster delivery. (And my parents were...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jun 17, 2011 | Design Your Own House, for Home
This post is far too late — as are a number of other posts reporting on the final steps of the build of our home. Our months-late move in was preceded by our daughter's engagement — both of which left us with too much to do and too little time. To top it off I was...