Unique Expressions of Love
Valentine’s Day is typically celebrated with flowers, fancy dinners and boxed chocolates. But all of those things are temporary indulgences. Flowers wilt, and dinners and chocolates are quickly consumed and…
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Keep Thinking Spring!
A few weeks ago, we talked about looking past the snowy and cold weather to picture improvements to your outdoor living spaces. We talked about ways to spruce up your…
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Think Spring!
The weather outside may be frightful this time of year, but it’s the perfect time to think about spring – spring planning for your outdoor projects, that is. While it…
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A Greener Standard of Living
Green design is the newest leading inspiration in the design world, but unlike many design trends, it is something that is in our power to make last. Smart eco-friendly design…
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PUMPKIN TOPIARY: A QUICK HARVEST GARDEN PROJECT
I love this harvest time of year—I feel a sense of relief after the hot summer months, and I’m reinvigorated to create some cozy autumn vignettes in the garden. My…
Read MoreDream Outdoor Spaces Require Planning
When it comes to successful and comprehensive design, all aspects must be considered. Design tends to be idealized as a romantic and passionate art form and it is important to…
Read MoreFabulous Fall Plantings for Winter Interest
If you’ve been gardening for a while, you know that fall is the perfect time to get those trees, shrubs and flowering perennials in the ground. But while flowers are…
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Fall Decorating in the Garden
It’s hard to drive around town right now without seeing piles of pumpkins, gourds and other signs of fall harvest. Grocery stores, farmers’ markets and even church parking lots are…
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Your Fifthroom Is For Everything & Nothing All At Once
“There is no specific function intrinsically found in the name or definition of what our outdoor room needs to be, so it is for everything and nothing all at once.”
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Bring in Festive Cheer with Bright Lights Outdoors
There’s absolutely no doubt that fall is always full of excitement. Despite the extra chores—getting the home ready for the coming winter and clearing the yard of fallen leaves—there’s nothing to dampen the thrill of the upcoming holidays and the chance to celebrate with friends and family. But why wait until then to really celebrate?
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