For those who can spare a closet, converting it into a much needed home office is a great addition. This project can take up to two weekends to accomplish: Remove closet doors, railings and shelves then patch up holes Paint walls and interior ceiling with desired colour Place desk Measure and install desired shelves Para aquellos que pueden quitar un [...]

Valentine’s Day is almost here again. Many of us receive flowers from our enamorados y esposos along with other expressions of amor.  Sadly, the flowers that are loving bestowed upon us do not last as long as we would like.  However there are simple steps you can take to keep them looking fresh so you can enjoy them a little longer. [...]

In this day in age, I still run across clients who tell me that no matter how well designed an apartment is, it can never really feel like a home. To these clients the definition of a home is an actual house. But to many others a home is not defined by a structure that is divided into multiple rooms [...]

Antes de la renovación ¡La Librería de La Casa Azul renovado!

THE VISION Marlene Pratt and I started Casa Latina as a brand with a social mission: to help the Hispanic community achieve their home-related dreams. And we pursue it passionately! When Aurora Anaya-Cerda reached out to us and asked Marlene to help her design her lifetime dream – La Casa Azul Bookstore – we were elated. Marlene loved the idea [...]

Hispanic homeowners across the country are loading up their tool belts and taking on home more improvement projects than ever before. With the housing market still sputtering many of Latino families are looking for inexpensive ways to making their homes look and feel nicer.  There are many simple projects that won’t ‘break the bank’ but will make a surprising difference in improving a [...]

Professional photos are great, but this Holiday season many of our familias  are foregoing the photographer and DIY’ing it.  Why not give it a try and save?  With a little patience and some insights from family photographer Jennifer Charney, your homemade Holiday photos can look professional. Eight Tips On Taking Your Best Holiday Photo Ever: Don’t wait too long to take [...]

Looking to impress your Halloween visitors with festive pumpkins this Halloween?  These pumpkin carving tips from Chef’sChoice® are sure to make your job easier. Before starting to carve, pick the pumpkin of your choice keeping in mind that the larger the pumpkin and the smoother the surface the easier it will be to carve.  Pick a ripe pumpkin without bruises or [...]