by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 2, 2011 | for Love, for Money
Long before my dad moved in with us last February, my brother, sister, and I began worrying about him. He lived alone and—for entertainment—he drove mile after mile. Every day. In fact, in the year before he stopped driving, he drove over 110,000 miles. He had a...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 2, 2011 | for Love
I love animals. At least in theory. When I was a young girl, I brought home every stray—and admittedly some not-so-stray—puppy or kitten I saw. I wanted a house full of pets. I knew I'd be a veterinarian when I grew up. My mind was changed when I had my first amazing...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 1, 2011 | for Love, Mormon Wedding
When I got married, in 1985, wedding rings were simple. Women got a yellow gold band with a big old diamond (usually round, maybe marquis) plunked in the middle. There might be a diamond or two (or four) added for embellishment on the side, perhaps channel set. Men...
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 | Oct 24, 2011 | for Home
Having just spent the summer cleaning out the house my parents lived in for over 40 years, getting it ready to sell was something of a nightmare project. As time dragged on and the sales season waned, I found myself almost wanting to follow my dad's humorous advice,...
