Q: Unlike many of my neighbors, I don’t have a fireplace. Most people have a television above the mantel. I am at a loss as to how to decorate. A: First step is to choose a solid wall as your anchor ...

Q: For show, what do you suggest to place on a 43-inch glass-topped desk? A: As little as possible. You might center a journal with a pen, or an iPad or Kindle. An alternate item from the past could ...