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Rivers, Bluegrass and Gold – A Northern California Roadtrip

Our family of four headed north from our home in Santa Monica in our loyal 2002 Volkswagen Van to visit San Francisco and explore the North California Coast up to the Redwoods of Mendocino and across the central valley of California to the historic gold country along Highway 49: Nevada City, Downieville and the Yuba River.

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Romantic Bedroom Decorating Tips

Many people tend to overlook their bedroom decor, as it is rarely seen by anyone other than its occupants. Your bedroom is actually one of the most important rooms in your home, as you spend a great deal of time there. The bedroom is the first and last thing you see each day, and it should serve as a relaxing retreat. Set the scene for an evening of romance every night by decorating your bedroom with romance in mind.

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Decorating Makeovers for Living Rooms

Updating your living room decor can entail a few simple changes or a complete makeover. Choose the option that best fits your budget, time and needs. For example, a complete makeover may be necessary if you favor a clean, modern decorating style and your living room has yellowed wallpaper with a tiny floral pattern, a blue sofa and pink floral-covered chairs. A few simple changes may be all you need if your living room is decorated with colors and a style you like, but just doesn’t feel complete.

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How to Buy Eco-friendly Furniture

In all areas of our modern lives, we’re going green whenever we can—including our household and office furnishings. Furniture makers are now producing bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom furniture made of renewable or recycled materials with an eye to environmental friendliness. With eco-friendly furniture getting easier to find, more varied in style and more affordable, greater numbers of people are opting for the natural, the recycled, the organic and the sustainable.