Since clutter is traditionally known as the antithesis of cozy, it may seem that as a minimalist, the art of hygge (pronounced “hoo-geh”) wouldn’t be possible to exist in the same circle, perhaps their paths wouldn’t even cross. We beg to differ. Too often, minimalism decor is perceived as sterile, neutral colors only, having nothing… Read More »
Laissez les bon temps rouler! Oui, cher! It's Mardi Gras, one of our favorite times of the year! Not only do we adore this holiday due to its religious significance, the French origin and New Orleans history, but we would be remiss if we didn’t mention how much we love the king cake! Mardi Gras,… Read More »
The Depraved Origins For much of the last century, Valentine’s Day has been a hugely commercial holiday due to the sales and exchange of chocolates, flowers, and cards. It’s also a time for lovers to acknowledge their bond to one another. However, the origins of this holiday present a much darker and complex picture. Starting… Read More »
Thank you First Alert for sponsoring this post. Help ensure your family is protected with CO alarms! When Gerry and I owned our business years ago, we took every precaution to avoid any unnecessary issues since we worked with pets, in their own homes. We created processes and procedures to make sure that we and… Read More »
We have a blog series called, “Music Monday,” here on Arner Adventures. Since music creates a soundtrack for our day-to-day living, it only makes sense. You can’t speak of 70’s rock music for long before the subject of Steely Dan comes up. Steely Dan put out seven albums of original material between 1972 to 1980… Read More »
