Planting Poppies

When Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz played in a field of poppies, she was overtaken by a spell. Paula is under the poppies' spell, too.

Garden In A Snap

Antique planters are ideal for creating a unique garden for the inside or out.

Paula's Garden Retreat

Explore Paula's personal gardens, filled with opulent color and decadent scents that elicit the laziness of a warm summer day.

'Tis the Season to Start an Herb Garden

Springtime brings about a need for change much like the New Year does. If your plan is to get outside more, eat better, or fix up the house, why not do it all in one fell swoop?

Delightful Decor

Decorating a home is fun and easy—and turns out absolutely beautifully—with the help of designers at Maine Cottage Furniture.

At Home

Come check out my new furniture collection full of timeless pieces you'll love!

Going Green—Indoors

Playing in the dirt can be good for you and the air we breathe.

Cool Koozies

Make these simple koozies that will add lots of fun flair to your tailgate parties.

A Taste of Summer

Have a look at some of these outdoor tablescapes for ideas on how to decorate the tables at your next alfresco gathering.

Cooking Up Some Summertime Fun!

Gather up a couple of bowls and pitchers, some resealable storage bags, and a few ingredients, and head out to the deck, the yard, or the picnic table for some outdoor fun!

Going Green

Protect yourself and the future of our world by going green.

Shopping Sleuth

Learn how you can trim your family's grocery bill with these money-saving tips.

Go Green with Your Centerpiece

For a simple table decoration, leftover plastic bottles create simple yet lovely centerpieces.

Welcome to my Kitchen

Interior designer Gwyn Duggan shares her experience of creating a professional but homey kitchen for Paula.

Crafty Kitchen

If you're ready to declutter your kitchen, consider some of these space-saving ideas to get you started.

Organize Your Kitchen

Since so much is stored in the kitchen, it's important to be organized and have everything stowed away neatly.

A "Suite" Kitchen Story

Lani and Frank “Fuzzy” Furr's crowded kitchen was cramping their style. Architect Bruce Taylor stepped in to help with a kitchen redo that gave them space to spare.

Get Organized

Here are eight steps to help you get organized around the house and be a successful family manager. There's even a "Daily Hit List" to download to help you get started.

Autumn Harvest

The backyard becomes the perfect backdrop for a casual dinner party or family gathering in the fall. Take advantage of the colorful foliage and cool weather, and use it for a natural table setting.

Wrap Ideas

These creative tips help make gift wrapping as fabulous as the treasures inside.

Christmas Topiary

Cut fresh cut greenery from the yard. Gather a little fruit from the kitchen and a rose or two from the florist and you'll have festive florals for your home.

Candle Wreath

Create a candle wreath to accompany your Christmas Topiary.