Although we are blessed with great weather year-round, those of us on the West Coast do not enjoy the dramatic seasonal changes that occur elsewhere in the country. In the Inland Empire, we are often consumed by the heat of an Indian Summer all the way through the fall season and then suddenly the calendar […]
Archives for September 2013
5 Kitchen backsplash ideas to inspire creativity
The Kitchen Backsplash On one hand, the kitchen backsplash is quite utilitarian, its purpose to protect the wall behind a sink or counter from the various splatters and splashes that occur during cooking. On the other hand, from a design viewpoint, the kitchen backsplash provides a wonderful opportunity for innovation and creativity. There is no […]
Two drawer dishwasher by Fisher and Paykel: First look
My loyal dishwasher, over 25 years old, drew its final wash cycle recently. Finally gave up the ghost and said, “no more for washes for you, Sweetheart!” As I pondered the many years of loyal service it had given me, it kind of felt like I lost a friend. How may parties, family gatherings and […]
