What To Do This Weekend

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Michele Cheplic

What are your plans for the weekend? Many movie fans are counting down the hours until Oscar Sunday. Will Oscar virgin Sandra Bullock win gold? Will Oscar history be made with a win by Kathryn Bigelow? If you can’t get enough of the Academy Awards, but can’t afford a trip to Los Angeles to sit on the sidelines across from the real red carpet, then consider a trip to New York. The Big Apple is hosting a marathon screening of New York-centric Oscar winners from “Annie Hall” to “The Godfather” through Sunday at the Walter Reade Theater. In addition, in … Continue reading →

Bringing the Outdoors In

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Sherry Holetzky

There are simple ways to bring the outdoors in and give any space in your home some natural charm. The best part is using natural elements can also be a cost effective way to add some interesting effects to your home. I’m not talking about “naturals” that you find in home interior shops; I’m talking about literally bringing the outdoors in with stuff you find outside. Why pay for a bunch of twigs when you can gather your own? Gather them, clean them up, and bundle them together with a pretty ribbon or place them in a firewood basket. Use … Continue reading →