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Growing Pains – And Gains

Administrator — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:29:47 +0000

It’s the stuff of nightmares for every child of an elderly parent – the phone call in the middle of the night or the middle of your work day: “Your father fell. Your mother’s just not quite right. We think there’s something wrong.”
And suddenly, there you are, with a parent who needs a new home – possibly yours.

This story was a very personal one to report on and write – I received one of those phone calls myself in March 2008. It was written for HomeStyle, a nationally syndicated newspaper feature section produced by Content That Works.

Growing Pains – And Gains (pdf)

Kathy Ireland: Making Time for Christmas

Administrator — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:24:53 +0000

Kathy Ireland spent years as a red-carpet regular during her career as a fashion model and film actress. But during the holiday season, this highly successful businesswoman turns her own spotlight on her family, and she urges other moms – and dads – to do the same.

This profile of how Kathy Ireland has developed her own family holiday traditions will appear in 100-150 newspapers across the U.S. during the 2009 holiday season. It’s the cover story of Holiday Decorating, a feature section syndicated by Content That Works.

Kathy Ireland: Making Time for Christmas

From Chaos to Coccoon

Administrator — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:48:33 +0000

Combat bedroom clutter with 7 tried-and-true secrets from the professionals.

This article ran originally in HomeStyle, a home-and-garden feature section syndicated to 100-150 newspapers across the U.S.

From Chaos to Coccoon

The Power of a Pillow

Administrator — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:43:33 +0000

Today’s pillows mean business. Whether you’re a snorer, a side-sleeper, pregnant or in need of aromatherapy, the pillow aisle holds the solution to better sleep.

This article originally ran in Spring 2008, in HomeStyle, a home and garden feature section syndicated to 100-150 newspapers across the U.S.

The Power of a Pillow

Getting Your Gear in Gear

Administrator — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:30:06 +0000

Today’s two- and three-car garages now often offer more square footage than any other room in the house. So, in today’s difficult real-estate environment, homeowners are exploring ways to make use of this previously overlooked area as a way to expand living space in an existing home. This article was published originally in the Spring 2009 Bridal Guide by national feature-section syndicators Content That Works. The link leads to the story as it appeared on the website of The Westerly Sun, Westerly, R.I.
Getting Your Gear in Gear

Get Fresh

Administrator — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:34:22 +0000

The holidays are approaching, and already you’re dreading that trip to the basement or attic to haul out all the seasonal kitsch. For a fresh approach, consider flowers, greenery and plants – they can create an atmosphere that’s every bit as holly-jolly, and the easy clean-up afterward will be a Christmas wish come true. This story was originally published in the nationally syndicated seasonal feature section Holiday Decoration.
Get Fresh PDF

The Classics (Revisited)

Administrator — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:54:10 +0000

Adventurous cooks face an annual dilemma when it comes time to start planning their holiday menus. New
recipe ideas beckon from the covers of every cooking magazine, but family members grouse if even one of their decades-old favorites is booted from the lineup. Expert chefs say simple tweaks can keep the traditionalists happy while still giving free-thinking cooks new ways to stretch their talents and taste buds. This article ran nationally in Winter 2008, published by HomeStyle feature-section syndicator Content That Works.
The Classics (Revisited) pdf

Make Mine Well Done

Administrator — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:18:40 +0000

So, do you really need us to tell you that outdoor kitchens are no longer a trend, but a fact of life for high-end homeowners? The move from backyard kettle grills to fully applianced outdoor living spaces is well documented, but new high-end offerings promise to take these designs to a newly luxurious level. This article was published originally in the May 2008 annual outdoor living supplement for Residential Design Build magazine and Qualified Remodeler magazine.
Make Mine Well Done

Vacation Homes: Family Affairs

Administrator — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:14:44 +0000

News reports may be filled with doom and gloom for home builders, but those professionals whose business is focused on the custom second-home market aren’t seeing signs of slowdown. From North Carolina’s mountains to Montana’s Big Sky country, these pros are staying busy creating high-end vacation retreats designed with a family-friendly emphasis, and with budgets that often rival those of their owners’ primary residences. This story was published originally in the May 2008 issue of Residential Design Build magazine.
Vacation Homes: Family Affairs