Ready or not, another school year is about to begin. Preparation goes way beyond purchasing pens, pencils and backpacks. Moms and dads are thinking ahead to the school year scramble that will certainly ensue: after school this, sports practice that, music lessions, science projects, the dog ate my homework, essays, …
Shop Local: KAZA
KAZA, local design shop and entreprenuer extraordinare, was recently chosen NH Hampshire Magazine's "Editor's Pick for Shabby Chic Revival!" But wait - there's more! Home Accents Today (a national publication) also named KAZA as one of the 50 Retailers for 2010! (I am so proud, I am busting!) Located at 202 …
Support for Your Second Home
Lordy! Lordy! Has it been hot! After sweltering through a week like we've had, wouldn't it be nice to spend some time relaxing on the water? During the summer months, many vacationers and New Hampshire locals will be traveling to their lakeside second home or rental property. Often times, these spaces contain a …
Importance of Lighting
Well, I've said it before, and I'll say it again: good design is about function just as much as it is about beauty. Such is the case when it comes to lighting. An often overlooked element, lighting plays an important role as to how well a space supports the needs of our everyday activities. Just recently a friend …
Conquering Clutter
Probably every home or office has that catch-all drawer, table, or closet, but some cases of clutter are a bit more severe. The stack became a pile, the pile became a mountain, and the mountain grew out of control. Like watering Gremlins and feeding them after midnight, clutter can multiply to chaotic and destructive …
May Feng Shui Be With You
Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese practice of organizing a space to create a harmonious living environment. To be quite honest with you, it is not a service I often mention. Reason being: of those who have shown interest in the practice, I have met an equal number of skeptics. Regardless of whether or not you are a …
