Investing in a quality cookware set for your kitchen will be one of the most practical, useful assets you acquire. Since it’s being utilized each and every day, having a solid set of pots and pans will not only help you execute your culinary creations to perfection, but will also … [Read more...] about All-Clad®’s Tips for Outfitting Your Newlywed Kitchen
This is about straight talk, so go ahead. We dare you! Answer the questions separately and then compare your answers. Check more than one answer, where applicable. Do you know each other as well as you think you do? Really? Q: Would you sign a … [Read more...] about Quiz: Do you know each other as well as you think you do?
We asked Lynne Charest, president of The Tasteful Girlfriend, to give us advice for couples planning their home. She says "Buy the professonal services of a decorator by the hour! That small investment can have a huge return by saving you big dollars in making mistakes. That's … [Read more...] about Decorating your first home
Modern homes - and families - are increasingly looking for home products with both style and function to complement their living spaces. Vacuum cleaners are no exception. Modern vacuums have become more than just a means to clean the home - they are home accessories. Over the … [Read more...] about A vacuum for all seasons
Think of all the usual things for which you will register: china, cutlery, crystal, bed linen, kitchen appliances – and then think outside the box. You could plan to update an entire bathroom, for example, with at least half the items available through a registry. Make … [Read more...] about Registry ideas to update your bathroom
When you plan your registry, take a mental walk through the home in which you will be living. You’ll think of additions that are unusual, practical and get you off to a good start. Balcony or garden Consider everything you might need for a balcony (if you’re living in a condo … [Read more...] about What a registry is all about
First-time homeowners concentrate on getting the down payment and shopping for the best mortgage rate, but there are other considerations. Just as important is a house that suits their lifestyle. Lifestyle first Before they are married, young couples have a social life that is … [Read more...] about Buying your first home
The shape of the glass we choose to enjoy a drink is important - and that is never in dispute. We all appreciate the difference in glass shape. A brandy snifter is wide at the body and narrower at the top because that enhances and then delivers the heady flavour that we inhale … [Read more...] about Crystal clear
Colour can add energy and even a sense of fun to your table. It sets the tone for the evening as you notice how your guests respond to the spirit of your lively table. You can mix colours to invigorate a table setting. Collect interesting china accents like charger or dessert … [Read more...] about Colour me wonderful
You've talked about how many guests to invite to the wedding, where to go on the honeymoon, who should choose the menu at the reception, and how many attendants will be in the wedding party. But have you talked about the stuff that really matters? Here's a Checklist: Have … [Read more...] about Important questions before you get married
