Turning a holiday negative into a positive

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Lately, my Facebook feed has been crowded with posts of happy families stringing outdoor lights and chopping down Christmas trees. My Grinch-y little heart can’t take it. It’s only December 11th! Can’t everybody just slow their roll a bit? We’re still digesting Thanksgiving turkey, for crying out loud. I don’t want to be sweeping up pine needles...

Fresh flowers are a luxury we all can afford

Blooms are a ‘must-have’ part of my decor By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I remember, years ago, watching Oprah when she interviewed interior designer, Nate Berkus, and they were yapping on and on about the need for fresh flowers in the house. This memory is particularly salient because, at the time, both of my boys were really little and we lived in a tiny house strewn with...

SuperSix:

Of barndoors, robes and othr fun items for November By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Helllllllo, it’s me. I was wondering if….you’d like to know about my November Super Six? OK, yes, I’m starting my article with lyrics stolen from Adele. But, I cannot STOP listening to her new song “Hello”. In fact, the HIGHLY anticipated album, “25”, drops November 20th and I could not be...

Studio 882 makes local mark in home decor

Chadds Ford boutique is a breath of fresh air in furnishings By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times My love of fashion extends beyond the clothes that hang in my closet.  It influences the way I decorate my home, as well.  I am drawn to neutral classics mixed with pops of color and pattern.  Your living space should be a reflection of your personal style but, if it’s not, I have just the couple...