The ART of Domesticity

Atmosphere: Nesting Design

All Things Pink + Red

With Valentines Day around the corner, I am loving all things pink and red. These fabulous colors add sparkle to any room. If you are not feeling bold enough to make one of these colors the main attraction, I recommend using them as accent colors to add a pop of color to your February decor. As you can see below, teal and red are nice complimentary colors. Courtesy of Arquitetura & Construcao Courtesy of Lonny Courtesy of Lonny Courtesy of Lonny Courtesy of Better Home and Gardens Courtesy ... continue reading...


Atmosphere: Nesting Category Relationships: Family Uncategorized

Guest Post- A Fresh Window Into the New Year

Todays post was graciously written by Kristen Kill - mother of four precious children, world traveler, seasoned editor, and seeker of all things beautiful... This January First found our family snowed in at a beautiful house in Connecticut. There was little to do but share meals, play games, watch family movies, and knit by the fire, but my mind was racing. The fresh fallen snow was making all things new, bringing beauty to our surroundings, refreshing the earth in a bright blanket. As I looked ... continue reading...


Atmosphere: Nesting Category Training: DIY

Out with the Old in with the New – 2014

Courtesy of La Closet Design Courtesy of Organized Living Purge Your Closet There's no better time to clean out your closet than at the turn of the New Year. Follow the golden rule of closet organization: If you haven't worn it in a year, you probably won't wear it again. Quickly survey the closet and bag all of your unwanted and unworn clothes for donation. Set aside those that have tears or missing buttons. The next tip will make it easier to get these garments quickly repaired. Courtesy ... continue reading...


Atmosphere: Nesting

What is your Christmas dinner tradition?

In the Maddox home, ham makes a regular appearance on the Christmas menu. Serving ham can be easy, because the ham you find in your local supermarket is almost always fully cooked and ready to serve. To add a bit more flavor and spruce up the presentation, some people decide to glaze to the ham.One of the best tips I found about baking ham is to place the meat cut side down on the roasting pan and cover the ham with a foil tent. This preserves the moisture in the ham. The foil is removed for the ... continue reading...