Keep Fido safe without distracting from the beauty of your home with this Zig-Zag Dog Gate made of sustainably harvested Honduran pine. Available in Cinnamon or Dark Cherry from http://www.orvis.com with prices starting at $109.00

Stay toasty warm this winter with the Campfire Quilt pieced together rag-style by Donna Sharp. On sale now through January 31st at http://www.paulshomefashions.com

Twin size starts at $186.99

Well, she’s done it again, that Martha!   But this time, she’s actually bottled some of that home-spun know-how and turned out a line of organic cleaning products.  Tough on dirt, but easy on the environment.

Visit http://www.marthastewartclean.com for details.

Update your decor and warm up your floors with this Safavieh Classic Wool Rug.  On clearance starting at $304.00 for a 5′  X 8′.

Order now before they’re gone from  http://www.rugstudio.com

Winter is a great time to update your guest room for warm-weather guests.  And while you’re at it, why not treat them to a  real Bed & Breakfast – like experience with this beautiful, functional Java Hardwood Luggage Rack?  Your guests will be impressed!

$49.00 at http://www.containerstore.com

Don’t let our mild weather lull you into a false sense of security…before the snow hits, you have to be ready.  The Snow Wolf Folding Wheeled Shovel makes clearing the path to your home easier and is three times faster than normal snow shovels.

Available from http://www.northerntool.com for $149.99

The Hancock Bookcase  from http://www.westelm.com will add a lively burst of color and style to any home or office.  Available in Clover as shown, or Chartreuse.

Prices start at $149.00.

“April showers bring May flowers!”  And frankly, I have had it with these April showers and am finally looking forward to a little summer fun.  So what’s more fun than a summer full of picnics?   Maybe picnics with this English-style picnic basket with accessories to accomodate four including porcelain plates, stainless steel mugs, wine glasses, silverware, and more!

From www.lawnanddeck.com for $172.46

It’s a guest bed!  No, wait!  It’s an ottoman!!  Ok.  So which is it?  Well…cleverly disguised as an ottoman in the off-season, this funky little space saver does double – duty as a guest bed when it’s time for you to play hostess-with-the-mostest!  If you’re short on room, this might be just the solution you’ve been looking for.  In cream or brown.

$199.00 from www.brylane.com

I hereby grant you my permission to be the annoying neighbor this summer!  (But you’ll be annoying in an old-fashioned, charming sort of way.)  Each terracotta pot has been hand glazed and kiln fired to create this handmade wind chime.  Available in a variety of color combinations and since they are clay pots, they don’t actually tinkle, they clunkle!   Would be super cute on the front porch, or perhaps hang several on your garden shed.

From MyOtherLittleShop at http://www.etsy.com/listing/72491350/songs-of-summer-hanging-wind-chime for $18.00

Glam up your cabinet doors with these gorgeous beaded pulls!  Would be very chic in a powder room, or equally as stunning on a lingerie cabinet or vanity.  They come in black & white (shown), blue, green, aqua, raspberry, bronze, and umber.  Definitely worth a peak!

Small Knob $9.20, Large Knob $10.20

From www.atlashomewares.com

With a frame hand-crafted of kiln-dried,sustainably harvested wood, you can sit comfortably knowing you’re sitting in a chair that’s ‘green’!  (Or in this instance, Chamois in Textured Velvet.)  With 15 different fabrics to choose from, it’s easy to get a custom look with this beautiful chair!

From Williams-Sonoma at www.wshome.com starting at $1050.00

Add a sense of whimsy to your bathroom with this sweet set of Ceramic Bird Accessories!  The hand-applied white glaze shows just a hint of clay beneath and would be ideal for almost any decor.

$14.00 – $24.00  from www.potterybarn.com

Looking for something above and beyond what the big box stores offer?  These Samoan Porcelain Tiles are well suited for your backsplash, fireplace, bath, or pool area.  In shades of cream, beige, brown, blue, and green…these tiles are sure to make a statement.  Can be installed vertically or horizontally.

Sold in cases of 10, each tile section measures 10.75 x 12.75 x .25

From www.overstock.com, $2.95 shipping per order.

Keep your basement dry while the snow melts this spring!  The Fridgidaire 70 Pint Electronic Control Dehumidifier covers a lot of ground, holds a lot of water, and is priced right!

$179.00 from www.sears.com

Help save the planet!  Invest in this reusable tote for all your shopping needs.  Made from 100% recycled cotton.  19″ W X 15.5″ H  X 7.55″ D

$14.99 for one, $13.99 for two or more.

from www.ecobags.com

Made from re-claimed, weathered English pine, this industrial-inspired console is sturdy enough to hold your books, a buffet, or perhaps your t.v.

63″ w X 19 3/4 ” d X 33″ h

$1895.00 from www.sundancecatalog.com

Pleated, yarn-dyed silk catches the light in new and beautiful ways.  Comes in Eggshell, Oat, or Truffle Gray.

Stunning!

Full/Queen $348.00  from www.garnethill.com

“The gently weathered look of our Lutyens Bench will gain even more character with time.”  – Grandin Road Editors

I have always love the look of this bench!  And now it’s on sale, so there’s no excuse not to buy it.  Handcrafted in solid hardwoods.  Comes in weathered black, celestial blue, or weathered red.

On sale for $249.00 from www.grandinroads.com.

I am often asked what kind of magic I am pulling out of my bag to make my clients cabinetry look so darned good!  And guess what?  This is it!!  Not only does it clean off grime and smell phenominal, Orange Glo will put a nice luster back in the wood.  The trick?  Spray it on generously, let it set an hour, then wipe it off twice.  The first time will help you to clean, the second swipe will remove the residue and give your wood that nice warm ‘glo’ you’ve been looking for!  Well worth the $3.99 a bottle price tag.

Approximately $3.99, available at most major superstore retailers and home improvement stores.