A young, wealthy French aristocrat with an impressively lengthy name, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, defied his own king to enter the American Revolution against Great Britain. After his success as a military leader, he became an influential statesman who continued to support democratic revolutions and human rights causes throughout […]

Quick background: Staton and her husband bought their house in Concord two years ago. When they bought it, Staton knew it had “good bones” but needed some TLC. They knocked down a few small walls in the kitchen area, but didn’t do much in terms of changing the footprint of the house.

I had the opportunity to visit the grave of the Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de LaFayette recently. As the American colonists were seeking...

Marquis de Lafayette Prints Collection

Too funny. I was working on a post about...fireplaces when I checked my email...the kitchen restoration is not to be believed...she gave me the formula...

An Internet real estate listing can be crucial in attracting buyers, and the photos that accompany that listing are incredibly important. They are the first impression buyers get of your home—and, as we know, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Learn from others' mistakes, and steer clear of these real estate photography faux pas.

This project (blind and valance) is so simple and inexpensive. It probably took a total of 3 hours and approximately $55 total. Today, I'll explain how to add ladder trim detail to basic blinds. Materials: - Wood or faux wood blinds (I use 2" faux wood blinds from JC Penney) and tools needed for installation (drill/screwdriver/pencil/level). - Ribbon or jacquard trim (I found this greek key trim on ebay - I think it was about $20 for 10 yards). - Hot glue gun and glue sticks. Step #1: Measure your trim by adding about 3 inches to the length of the blind. Step #2: Cut as many lengths of trim as needed to cover the lift cords (I chose to cover all 3, but you could also leave the middle lift cord un-covered) Step #3: Glue the top end of one of your cut trim pieces to the underside of the top of the shade (centered above one of the lift cords) with your hot glue gun (I created a little clean "hem" first by folding over the end of the trim and gluing it down). Step #4: With the blinds closed, find the lift cord between the top two slats and pinch it to the trim. Keeping the cord and trim pinched in your fingers, open the blinds. Step #5: Turn the trim so you can access the back of it with your hot glue gun, and place a small bead of hot glue over the lift cord to attach it to the trim (see photo below). Step #6: The tedious part will be holding your arms up high, because you'll need to keep the trim/cord steady while the glue dries. Once the first glued spot is dry, test the shade by opening and closing. If it's able to close fully, open the shade again and work your way down the shade adding a dab of glue to connect the trim to the cord between each slat.  Step #7: At the bottom, I just glue the trim to the bottom piece of the blinds all the way under and around the back. To keep the end from fraying, you can either treat it with fray check, seal it with a lighter (if it's synthetic) or create another hem by folding and gluing. Step #8: Repeat for as many lift cords as you intend to cover. That's it! Here's how it looks open: And, here it is open and lifted: It's fully functional, and gives the window a really custom look at a really great price. Tune back in tomorrow for a tutorial on the box-pleat valance! If you try this - I'd love to see photos!  

Learn how to layout wainscoting with all panels a consistent size for an even look.

This small wooden shed is big enough to store a lawn mower and some gardening supplies. We'll show you how to build one just like it in your backyard.

If you've been following us for awhile, then you've probably seen my old, old house (otherwise known as two moves ago) in North Carolina. And while this home isn't actually on "Magnolia Lane," it is

The luxury of having a high-quality piece of furniture in your home, and the comfort of knowing it is doing so much more than just adding to your décor. Amplify your home's functionality and style with this tilt-out laundry cabinet. Shop the Towel Rack Display Shelf pictured above our tilt out too! Here is what you need to know about this listing to get you started: Templeton Laundry with Storage Style Triple, Wide, Drawer, Laundry Hamper Finish Soft White Length 53 ¼ in. Depth 12 ⅞ in. Height 35 ½ in. *Dimensions of the bin are approximations  Equipped with soft close dampers. One fully functional drawer. Assembly required, (Includes approx. 37 pieces, hinges excluded)  This item requires assembly and must be mounted to prevent tipping. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Learn more about:  PRODUCT MATERIALS AVAILABLE ADD-ON ITEMS FAQS: MORE IN DEPTH INFO

I'm back today with part 2 of my friend Danielle's holiday home tour (part 1 is HERE). Yesterday I showed you the beautiful front yard and porch and her living room and today I'm

Too funny. I was working on a post about...fireplaces when I checked my email...the kitchen restoration is not to be believed...she gave me the formula...

Cadmium, copper, chromium, lead, nickel, and zinc were measured in water, sediments, and some common macroalgal species (Ulva fasciata, Ulva reticulata, Sargassum species, Padina boryana, Turbinaria ornata, Colpomenia sinuosa) of four sites, namely La Cuvette, Pointe d'Esny, Poste La Fayette and Pointe aux Sables. Heavy metal concentrations were determined by flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry. A correlation study (spearman) between the different elements in seawater, sediments, and seaweeds was also done. Metals were thus found to most accumulate in sediments, and seaweeds. The most abundant heavy metal in sediment was observed to be chromium whereas zinc was most prevalent in seaweeds. The highest average concentration read for chromium in sediment was 43.513 ± 3.315 mg/Kg at Pointe d'Esny whereas the highest mean reading for zinc in seaweeds was 192.52 ± 11.30 mg/Kg at Pointe aux Sables. Levels of cadmium, copper, nickel, and chromium in seawater in this study exceeded permissible limits at most of the sites, showing that heavy metal contamination is quite and significant in the coastal waters of Mauritius.

I'm back today with part 2 of my friend Danielle's holiday home tour (part 1 is HERE). Yesterday I showed you the beautiful front yard and porch and her living room and today I'm

Villanova Residence Before and After Here is a project that was finished awhile ago but we just got around to photographing. I a...

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Today I'm back with part 2 of Danielle's spring home tour. If you missed part 1, featuring her Easter dining table, it's {here} and you won't want to miss it.The rest of her

I'm back today with part 2 of my friend Danielle's holiday home tour (part 1 is HERE). Yesterday I showed you the beautiful front yard and porch and her living room and today I'm

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With just two days left before Christmas, my friend Danielle's holiday home tour is the perfect way to usher in the holiday. Her home is so warm and welcoming (just like she is) and

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I'm back today with part 2 of my friend Danielle's holiday home tour (part 1 is HERE). Yesterday I showed you the beautiful front yard and porch and her living room and today I'm

With just two days left before Christmas, my friend Danielle's holiday home tour is the perfect way to usher in the holiday. Her home is so warm and welcoming (just like she is) and