02.02.2017
The 5 Best Ways to Use Your Green Thumb This Winter
Even though the groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter, you don’t have to put off your gardening plans any longer.
The groundhog has spoken. Thanks to a shadow and a legend, we can expect to see six more cold… Continue Reading
26.01.2017
2017 Pantone Color of the Year: Greenery
Every year since 2000, the company has chosen a color that reflects the current cultural climate. In the following year, the color has historically influenced trends in all facets of design—architecture, interior décor, fashion, food, travel—the list goes on.
Greenery… Continue Reading
08.09.2016
Small New England Cottage Tour
This little white house, with it’s green door and the shutters that stopped me in my tracks when I was on Country Living‘s website this week. Oh, and that stone chimney sealed the deal. I just love little cottages.… Continue Reading
30.08.2016
How to Paint Like a Pro
There are reasons why so many of us repaint our walls every year: Painting gives a room a whole new look and feel, it doesn’t cost much to do, and it doesn’t require a whole lot of know-how. Still, it’s… Continue Reading
22.08.2016
Here’s How to Get the Most From Your Curtains
Curtains are a basic part of any decorating scheme. Here’s how to choose them fearlessly.
Curtains are a decorator’s best friend, adding warmth, flair and beauty to a room. Declare your personal style with simple fabric panels, drapes that… Continue Reading
16.08.2016
8 Natural Ways to Make Your Home Smell Amazing!
1. Lemon and Rosemary
Leave your house smelling fresh and clean with this DIY all-natural room scent. This lemon and rosemary room scent is made with water, lemon, rosemary, and vanilla extract. And there’s no need to buy a new… Continue Reading
01.08.2016
Helpful Tools for Perfect Tablecloth Sizing
Tablecloth Sizing Charts
We hope that the tablecloth sizing charts below will be a useful resource for you to determine the best choice for your table shape and size. For the purposes of the charts below, a standard banquet… Continue Reading
18.07.2016
5 Tips And Advice to Prevent Sickness and Diseases Before It Happens!
When we talk about health and wellness, we are not just talking about the physical aspect, but also the mental condition of a human being. The mental and physical condition of a person must be healthy enough to cope with… Continue Reading
06.06.2016
Reduce the Risk of Bedbugs and Allergies in Your Bedding and Mattress
Dust mites and bedbugs seem to be a growing problem around the world. These tiny little critters make their homes right in your bedding – where you sleep! And while they are often swept into the same categories, often being… Continue Reading
26.04.2016
Altmeyer’s Thrives in the Shadow of Big Box Stores
April 25, 2016 12:00 AM
At the 1957 opening of Altmeyer’s custom drapery department within the flagship store in New Kensington stands, from left, founder George Altmeyer; Rod Altmeyer Sr.; and Bill Hild, decorator; along with Gretchen Altmeyer (Rod’s sister),… Continue Reading
23.03.2016
6 Ways To Be A Cleaning Hero
Think you’ve finished with the spring cleaning of your house? Don’t be so sure. Not many of us know everything when it comes to housecleaning.
That’s why we asked cleaning pros Leslie Reichert, Bob Vila, Donna Smallin Kuper, and Nicole… Continue Reading