Back-to-school. It used to be so simple. Our mother took us to buy some new clothes and a few supplies.  These days it is quite a production. There long lists of supplies to purchase, may of which used to be provided by schools, and hidden pitfalls to be aware of. In my Fox News Latino article I explain possible risks [...]

It’s Back-To-School Time Again! Back-to-school is as big a deal for Latina mamás as it is for los niños. There are supplies and clothes to buy, schedules to create or recreate, extracurricular activities to plan and prepare, and for most familias, it all has to be done on a budget and on time. That’s a lot to think about and [...]

I am a big believer in making sure the home is as safe and secure as possible.  Yes we are all busy, los hijos, el trabajo, etc. etc. But it doesn’t have to take a tremendous amount of time or money to address any issues, and once you do you will have peace of mind knowing you have done everything [...]

Unless it is an antique, when people look at old furniture they often think junk. When I look at an old piece of furniture I think possibility. That is with the exception of old china cabinets. I have never been a fan of the old style china cabinet. They were often big and bulky and they just didn’t do anything [...]

Mother’s Day is the one day of the year that it’s all about mamá. It’s the day we thank her for making us the center of her life the other 364 days of the year.  So this year make it super special with a gift that takes more than money and a trip to the store.  In my Fox News [...]

As a designer, a good part of my job is to educate my clients on how-to proceed with their renovations properly. Sometime people want to cut corners on costs and permits and I have to educate them on how will almost certainly cost them more in the end.  This situation is especially true with permits.  I insist on understanding the [...]

Designing and decorating children’s rooms is a passion. I absolutely  love it. However, if a parent and child are not on the ‘same page’ from the start it can become quite a challenge. To understand the possible pitfalls and how to avoid them check out my Fox News Latino article: Casa Latina: How to Decorate Your Kid’s Bedroom Designing a [...]

It is time to get your spring cleaning checklist in order!  And I suggest you start with the outside of you home and work your way inside.  There is more to do than you might think.  So plan some time to get started this weekend and you will be ready for that first spring cookout with la familia in no [...]

If you are worried that you don’t have a gift or something special for your love you still have time to turn it around. Here are some ‘last minute Valentine’s Day solutions’ in my Fox News Latino article posted today: Ok. So you’ve waited to the last minute and you don’t have a Valentine’s Day gift for that special someone in your life. And, [...]