Celebrating the Jewel Box Home
 
How to Decorate, Entertain and Live Happily
in a Smaller Home

Welcome to the ultimate guide to living small with style.  Let Jewel Boxsm Home show you how to decorate, entertain and live happily in a smaller home. Forget the McMansion and discover the joy of small home living by giving your house the Jewel Boxsm touch.  It's good for the environment, good for your wallet and good for your sanity.

Have you ever felt your home does not measure up to other houses in the neighborhood? Are you jealous when a good friend moves to a larger house or builds an addition?  Are you reluctant to entertain because you have a smaller home? Maybe you are an empty nester looking to downsize or a homeowner who wants less financial stress and less maintenance. If any of this sounds familiar, you have come to the right place. 

I invite you to be my guest and learn the Jewel Boxsm techniques that add beauty, practicality and freedom to small home living. If you have any questions or thoughts you would like to share, I'd love to hear from you.  You can reach me at genevieveferraro@thejewelboxhome.com.

Into the Homes of Readers

Do you live in a smaller home? Have you downsized or are you considering downsizing? Have you ever grappled with big house envy? Would you rather have a bigger house with fewer conveniences, or a smaller house with more high-end amenities? For reader stories, or to share your story, click here.

Need a Design Consultant?

I have been delighted by all your emails asking for decorating and entertaining advice and am now happy to offer design consults in the Chicagoland area. For rates and availability please email me.

About Your
Hostess

Click here to learn about Genevieve M. Ferraro and The Jewel Box Home. To contact me, click here.

The Jewel Box Home Blog

The Jewel Box Home
What is a jewel box home?
Letting go of big-house envy
Small homes as status symbols
Global warming
Reasons to choose a jewel box
Small Home Decorating
The basics

Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Family Room
Entrance/Foyer
Small Home Entertaining
Parties and the smaller home

A tale of two parties
Party basics
Photo Galleries
My Home
Entertaining
More Photos


Your Stories
Reader Stories
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