Marlene Pratt believes that designing for a contemporary American lifestyle is much more than changing colors and buying new furniture. It is about integrating the many elements of a person’s life into their home. When Marlene takes on a project, she does not just redecorate a space; she redesigns a lifestyle. She gets personal in order to understand who you are, [...]

Our planet is all we really have; without it we will cease to exist. Yet we continue to abuse our greatest gift. Some (large companies) pilfer our planet simply for greed; others (mankind in general) pilfer it because they do not know any better. The clocks are chiming and the wake up calls have been sent out, we just need [...]

Yes, the end of summer is drawing near, but there’s still time to tackle a few remodeling projects before the hectic fall days begin. Kiplinger.com has assembled a list of 8 DIY Projects To Add Value to Your Home By Labor Day, 5 of which are listed below. Each costs less than $500, requires less than a day’s work, and [...]

As temperatures dip and snow flakes start to fall, your home will require extra maintenance to keep it in shape throughout the winter.  Here are a few simple steps you can take to prepare your home for colder weather. Smart Stock Up Check shovels, snow blowers and ice scrapers to ensure they are in working order, and replace or repair [...]

Watch Marlene on NY1 Noticias share easy to implement tips for simplifying your Spring cleaning experience!

Edited by Nora Díaz Bretherton Going green. It seems to be on everyone’s mind these days. Casa Latina is proud to partner with IKEA to present some helpful tips and product ideas that can easily be incorporated into your home and lifestyle. As consumers, we need to become aware of what we buy so we can integrate eco friendly products [...]