Today's HOME, SWEET HOME Guilty Pleasure
Homemaking Tips from Yolanda Foster

Yolanda Foster from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is the most home-oriented housewife on the show: she loves to entertain, cook, and decorate her own house as much as her friends’. She says, “I should have been Martha Stewart’s daughter.” Read below to find out some of her best tips for throwing a dinner party and for keeping a beautiful home. -Victoria Barton 1. Flowers To set a dinner table, she says that “flowers are your number one friend” and she loves hydrangeas because “it’s a cheap way of getting big arrangements and big volume.” She also suggests keeping the arrangements low... CONTINUE READING 8

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"House-Warming" Home Decor

Happy 10th birthday to Shecky’s (have you checked out our amazing deals and more?)! In honor of the awesome party attitude that goes along with a b-day and our love for Fridays, we’re bringing you a TOP 10 AT 10AM every Friday. Cold will be here to stay so soon, and I know you’ll be hibernating in your house, just trying... CONTINUE READING 25

Fuse Flea Market Finds Into Your Home

Vintage pieces add unique flair to your wardrobe and can do the same thing for your home sweet home! Inspired by Tereasa Surratt’s book Found, Free & Flea, iVillage.com compiled 10 of their favorite tips by Tereasa on how to transform your living space on the cheap. Some of our fave suggestions? Those pretty potholders you just had to buy on... CONTINUE READING 7

Kick Off the Game with Football-Themed Kitchenware

After seeing all the love we got on our favorite football recipes, I thought you'd need some kitchen tools to cook and serve all those game-day goodies. Snap them up now and have something to look forward to for this weekend's football bash, and here's to enjoying Monday Night Football tonight! -Cait Rohan Present any of  in HomeWetBar.com’s Football Dip Bowl and... CONTINUE READING 13

Surprising Household Deodorizers

Icky smells around my apartment put me in the foulest of moods. Whether it’s a mysterious scent from the fridge or the musty smell of damp linens, I just want to throw everything out and start fresh. Lucky for me, Real Simple has compiled a list of eight surprisingly effective household deodorizers that will not only save me the hassle... CONTINUE READING 19

Time-Saving Kitchen Tools

It’s September and that means we’re back to school and back to work. While it’s tempting to hit the snooze button a few times before getting up in the morning, doing so eats into the time you have to get gorgeous and eat a healthy breakfast before heading out the door. Thankfully, you can buy a few minutes—and a few... CONTINUE READING 8

10 Stellar Stationery Sets

Happy 10th birthday to Shecky’s (have you checked out our amazing deals and more?)! In honor of the awesome party attitude that goes along with a b-day and our love for Fridays, we’re bringing you a TOP 10 AT 10AM every Friday. I’ve always found handwritten postcards/cards/invites/letters terribly romantic. Sure, they’re not as eco-friendly as their digital counterparts, but what snail... CONTINUE READING 18

DIY Ways to Redecorate Every Room

As the raucous days of summer come to a close and the chill of fall settles in, you may find yourself searching for means to make your abode more snuggle-worthy for the long winter ahead. Don’t worry—Shecky’s knows how to trick out your pad for optimal homey comfort. Here are our favorite easy DIY ideas for adding a touch of... CONTINUE READING 17

10 Accessories That Make Drinking Easier

Happy 10th birthday to Shecky’s (have you checked out our amazing deals and more?)! In honor of the awesome party attitude that goes along with a b-day and our love for Fridays, we’re bringing you a TOP 10 AT 10AM every Friday. Surely drinking isn't a struggle for most of you and it's nearly always fun (exception: the morning-after hangover), but wouldn't it be... CONTINUE READING 18

Organization/Cleaning Tips from a Pro

No matter how much we want to deny it, autumn's arrival looms at the edge of August. But, well before the weather gets blustery, women around the world go on a fall shopping spree for new stuff. Uh, problem: Where to put all those new boots, jeans and jackets. Shecky's chatted with MyClean.com’s Lisa Jacobs, a Professional Organizer with experience... CONTINUE READING 28

Feng Shui: The Importance of Color in Your Home

Imagine how you would feel walking into a stark white room versus the same room with walls painted with an enveloping comforting earth tone such as golden bisque. You would feel very different in each of those two rooms, wouldn’t you? Color has the power to change the entire energy of an environment and is very important to consider when creating... CONTINUE READING 17