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Happy January 2012!
A new year, a clean slate, a fresh beginning! Did you see the movie “The Bucket List”? Well, why not spend a little time making a bucket list of your own. The beginning of a new year is a great time to think about the things you want to accomplish in your life. Are you interested in travel? We have some great articles on fun destinations. Do you want to learn to sew? You’ll find that information here. How about learning to cook a new food or try a different diet? We have that too. Is your home ready for a pick-me-up? Now you KNOW this is the place to come for that!! Well, Matt and I wish you good luck as you put together your bucket list, may it be inspiring and doable and we hope we can help! - Matt & Shari
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very month we feature a different video, one you may or may not notice on your own. We think you’ll enjoy it and we welcome you to browse through our catalog of videos to learn, laugh and enjoy! This months feature our friend Shelley from Single Stone Studios with her video You Are Loved! A fun way to use vinyl decals combined with mixed media artwork.
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Do you have a question for Matt & Shari? Is it about decorating? Is it about ideas you’d like to see in the website? We’ll answer your questions in either letter or video form! Go to the video section for the latest answers to your questions!
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Around the House with Matt and Shari
Calling all "Around the House with Matt and Shari" fans! We have great news! Our second season is going to be appearing on Create TV starting December 17th. As well as on your local public television station . If you can't find us in your area, now is a great time to call your local station if they aren’t carrying our show and tell them you want Matt & Shari! So join us every week for all the episodes of our new program. And as always, thank you for all your wonderful support.read more
Getting Organized 2012
Yes, it’s that time again, one more chance to get the house in shape for 2012 here all all sorts of tips to use!
All White Color Scheme
Looking for drama and exceptional calm? Try a white on white color scheme.
Becoming a Vegetarian
This might be the year for you to concentrate on eating healthy fruits and veggies!
Furniture Care Basics
Spruce up your fine wood furniture with these great tips from Matt and Woodwright!
Inspirations Glass
Inspirations Glass windows can bring style and elegance to your interior and exterior of your home at the same time!
Fight Rising Heating Costs
This is the time of the year to think energy efficiency and saving money and Matt has ideas to help you.
Update a Family Room
Bring the family together with ideas that make everyone in the family happy, and happy to be together!
Make A Sock Monkey
What a great way to teach kids to sew and easy to make fun family heirloom too!
Nursery: Hot Air Ballon Theme
The baby is on his way, how about hot air balloons to greet him?read more
Host a Super Bowl Party!
It’s Super Bowl time and here’s how to have a successful party for the big game!
Winterize Your Home
Duck Brand knows how to get your home in shape for the cold winter months!
Spindle Garden Angels
Matt and I had so much fun putting these skinny little angels together for the winter garden and so will you!
Make a Large Ottoman
Family and guests will love your homemade coffee table ottoman perfect for games, trays and treats!
Watercolor a Quilt
If you love quilts but can’t sew, you might consider painting one with easy to learn and use watercolor paints!
Wonderful Winter Whites
January is a great time to spread lovely white throughout your home. Shari shows you how!
Sewing with a Pattern
If you’ve never sewn before, I suggest you buy a simple pattern and give it a try.
How to Make a Sampler Quilt
Winter is a fine time to make your first quilt, and a sampler is a great one to start on.
Make a Pot of Corn Chowder
This is just one of many tasty winter soup recipes we have in the food section for you to try.