Ellen Caruso's (ellenscreative) Blog

Recycling old things can be interesting and exciting. There is usually a story that comes from an intriguing piece.  In the case of my kitchen, I have a collection of copper pots that hang over an island. Most of these pots came from my husbands parents house in Torretta, Sicily. The house was ol...

Who says that its boring when they see the simple things? If you take the time to look and notice you will see there is so much beauty in simplicity. My perfect example (in housing) comes from an Italian Village called Trulli of Puglia, Italy.The homes and various buildings in this town are made ...

  “Being a window ain’t what it’s cracked up to be. Starting with the constant windowpane, and who else (besides a scorned women), can be so fragile, shattered, and broken. Although we are blessed with reflectivity, where does that get us? Birds fly into us leaving their mark, and we have to cons...

Do you know that doors are one of the most misused parts of the house?   They get slammed shut, locked, leaned and banged on; punched holes in, scratched by dogs and clawed by cats; drilled with doorknobs, peep holes, mail slots, or pet access. They are mocked as being big yet having small hinges...

My husband Giuseppe is a builder, He's no Bob, but he still love his job! When he husband turned 50, it was impossible to conceive the perfect gift. He warned me “NO PARTIES!” and when it came to gifts, there was nothing he didn’t have. With the usual Italian passion he had his share of sports ca...

I'm proud to say, I've been stoned several times but not with the usual drugs or alcohol, something much stronger!     IT IS STONE, "STONED WALL" THAT IS! Here's what I can say are the TOP 10 benefits of having a stoned wall in your family room: 1. It adds character to a room. 2. Low maintenance....

ONE OF MY FIRST BLOGS and only 2 comments. Wanted to share with more of you!  Do you prefer to go out or stay in? Is your decision based on personal preferences, aesthetics, or situations that are inflexible? As you can imagine there are two sides for each, when talking about garages that is!   ...

If someone in Real Estate tells you a home holds a secret, you probably think of undesirable information; is it haunted? Are there leaks? Have termites eaten through the framework? You might also consider if there are family mysteries or confidentialities of past and present owners. But today’s ...

For those of you who've been following this series, here is one of my favorites. They get bigger and require a little more skill, but worth it, the results are great. Find some of your favorite photos, vacation images work great, as do anything you really love. Like I said previously, you need co...

Here is the third in the series of ways to frame and decorate on a budget. This creative idea is as plain as black and white! You can create drama and appealing design. #1 start with black and white images, perhaps greeting cards, your own photos, or your pick on the web. #2 Create a theme, flora...