Martha Stewart doesn't have anything on you when it comes to real-world living.

Sure, a fall wreath made out of 300 pine cones and carefully-placed ribbon might look attractive on paper, but do you really have the time or the energy to locate the necessary materials? Probably not. Instead of letting Martha have the market cornered on the home-front, why not give her a run for her money with your life-tested style of living?

Everybody has their own way of running the well-oiled machine that is their household. Do you have cleaning regimen that keeps your house looking spectacular, even pleasing unexpected guests? How did you go about decorating your kitchen? Did you have a theme in mind, or perhaps a color swatch that you just couldn't live without?

What about your furniture? Do consider yourself a modern decorator, or do you spend every weekend at antique stores and flea markets? Do you know what it's like to have to fill up a house on a tight budget? Your home is your passion - share your ideas with the world.