Kathy Passarette's (creativehome) Blog

Deepwells Mansion has hosted a Holiday Tea, a Decorator Showhouse and a Holiday Boutique, so I was quite surprised to hear that this historic mansion located in St. James is now hosting the Acoustic Long Island showcase.  Due to the number of people, reaching Cool Beanz Cafe's capacity of 40 (whe...

  These tips are simple and easy, requiring almost no time, and items you may already have around your house.  Don't worry about red and pink not matching the rest of your home's décor.  This holiday is more fleeting than Christmas, so it won't affect your overall decorating scheme.  •        Ins...

Photo courtesy Lavendar FieldsLavendar Fields is a wonderful little shop located in Port Jefferson, New York, that carries a variety of items for the home.  They also have an online presence here.  From Shabby Chic to Bella Notte bed linens; from furniture to accessories, there is something for e...

 If you live in Mount Sinai, you are familiar with the route of County Road 83 (Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road) to the Long Island Expressway.  Those of you who travel this route each day will be happy to know that the Suffolk County Department of Public Works has started a project that will include ...

Photo courtesy of Howe/Foster Daily DemocratI saw my title for this post on a sign outside one of our local firehouses - "Winter is here, keep fire hydrants clear".  This is really an important message, and I was thinking that most people really don't think about the fire hydrant that is on their...

Kathy Passarette of Creative Home Expressions offers some tips on making your rooms feel fresh in the New Year by redesigning your spaces.  Interior redesign is taking items you already own and reusing them.  The best part is that it doesn't cost you anything if you do it yourself.   If you have ...

 This evening, my son, husband and myself had dinner at the new Cheesecake Factory in Lake Grove located at the Smith Haven Mall.  The new Barnes & Noble (which as of this post is not open just yet) is right next door, which will make for some great browsing if you have a wait to be seated.  I ha...

Even after starting my third year in business, I still get excited to get some press.  This is my first one for 2008, and is in the El Paso Times.  I have included my little mention in this article.  The rest of the article is here if you care to read it.  In the picture section, my pictures are ...

The Heritage Center is located within the property of the North Shore Heritage Park in Mount Sinai, also known as "the wedge".  The park is bordered by Route 25A, Mount Sinai-Coram Road, and County Road 83.  This community center has become a focal point of the park.                             ...

 The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts has loaned 323 of the artists Saturday Evening Post covers to the Long Island Museum at Stony Brook through January 27, 2008.   Norman Rockwell's relationship with the Saturday Evening Post lasted 47 years.These original tear sheets featur...