The continued nurturing of colors offers cheerful optimism combined with obvious fortitude. Colors for spring and summer 2004 can be broken down into sunbaked shades, tropical assortments, aquatic palettes and the translucent and metallic color options.

The Remodeling Balancing Act - A successful kitchen remodel depends upon good planning. Here is an easy three-step method for determining what should and should not be a part of your next kitchen remodel.

Use The Hottest Colors & Style - Many full-time employees spend 40 to 50 hours per week in an office environment. When a person spends that much time in one place, it would seem the decor of that space would reflect their personal style

That Perfect Garden

At this time of year we are again reminded that spring is a time for renewal and growth, a time to plan, prepare and dream of that perfect garden we are sure to achieve THIS year! With such a tremendous palette of flower choices and garden décor available, let’s take a look at the upcoming trends predicted for the 2004 growing season...

Honey contains bits and pieces of pollen and honey, and as an immune system booster, it is quite powerful. I always advise to get honey that was raised closest to where you live.

Preventable Complications of Diabetes - When Greg Owen was referred to the Regional Wound Care Center, he was in danger of losing his toe, possibly his foot, to one of the most devastating complications of diabetes -- chronic wounds. As an avid fan of Michigan State University sports, amputation was unthinkable.

Your Sports Injury Home Prescription - Getting Your Home In Shape - Your doctor gave you a prescription for pain, a cast for your injury and crutches to get around town, but we have created a prescription for making a healthy home while you’re on the mend.

Larry O. Gay - Photographs "Gone To Seed " and "Golden Moment"
Joshua Krysiak - Photographs "Free To Fly" and "The Washing Stone"
Darrell Black - Paintings "The Church of Multiculturalism" and "Guardians of The Crypt"

Discovering Your Creative Spirit - Many people believe it is only artists, musicians, writers, and other creative sorts who are the only ones that have the genius of creativity. However, I believe that creativity is within every human soul, and can be planted like any seed, and nurtured until it blooms.

The Ways We See And Use Colour - The concept of taste in colour is a purely individual matter. One man's enjoyment of puce can be another's poison. No one way can be defined as right or wrong, so you may as well go with what suits your own personality.

Emporium Mall Highlights - The Newest and Best Shops
Definitely Worth Mentioning - New online promtional and sales tool: Photowebads.com - Introductory idea on bi-weekly mortgages.

Wish Fulfillment Foundation - Children's Hopes & Dreams - Children's Hopes & Dreams has been serving children with serious childhood illnesses since 1983 and are one of the oldest wish fulfillment organizations in the world. Take a look at how their programs serve over 14,000 seriously ill children each year.

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Delicious Spring Favorites - Variety is always a good thing, especially when it's nutritious too. The tasty selections this month will go a long way in satisfying your hunger and providing nutrition too. Give each one of them a try and share them with your friends and family.

Versatile Retaining Wall Systems - Once upon a time, backyard improvements meant pouring a concrete slab patio, stacking some treated landscape timbers and planting a few perennials. That's no longer the case, through creative landscape design.

The Maintenance Wizard - Wouldn't be great if we had a wizard in our minds that could remove sickness and get rid of all erroneous memories. A whole lifetime of never getting sick.... Well, we do have such a wizard enmeshed in every human being..."

Sharing is Healing - Whatever it is that you desire for yourself, share that thing with your fellow man and then you shall have it in greater measure as well. Learning to share is the one way in which we can have true blessings in our lives.

Boredom Busters for Kids - Have your kids been stuck in a rut or are they just plain old lazy? Get them off the couch and motivated to actually do something with some of these fun and affordable activities and crafts using household items and products under $5

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Winter 2004 - Welcome To DreamsAliveMagazine.com!! Enjoy the remainder of the winter season and help make this a warmer season by sharing some happiness and a smile with everyone you meet.

Every issue of Dreams Alive is archived for easy viewing at a later date. Read them all. They are packed with all kinds of decorating and interior design ideas, tips and stories.