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Monochromatic Plantings: Boring? No Way, No How

It can get confusing sometimes, trying to figure out what garden colors blend with others. The peach and purple clearly wasn’t successful, and the red/white/blue scheme only seemed to work in July. So here’s an idea—throw out color combos, choose one hue and use it boldly! Think it sounds boring? Think again!

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Jazzing Up Outdoor Spaces for Fall

I find fall one of the most glorious times of the year! There’s something about feeling the crunch of the fallen leaves beneath my feet, breathing in the cool, earthy scent of nature, and seeing the warm yellows, oranges and reds that dot the surroundings.

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Welcome Autumn

Autumn is just around the bend. Visions of trees draped in gold and auburn, cool morning air, and crisp apple cider are already sneaking into my mind. With the kids off to school, the reality of sweaters and wool socks begins to sink in.

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Sassy Clothing

Zing!!! I used to work in the Corporate World. The world of ‘Suits’. The world of black jackets and white shirts and pencil skirts. But Holy Guacamole do I wish we’d had ideas like this one Batman! Spazz up your Work outfit with these great ideas!

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Lessons From Public Plantings

The next time you’re driving to pick up the dry cleaning, pay attention to the landscapes along the way that you like—make note of what’s attractive so you can bring that same element into your outdoor space. Not sure how to start? Here’s a few I spotted on a recent trip to Chicago—

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Escape Into Your Very Own Secret Garden

Didn’t you ever wonder what the garden from the story “The Secret Garden” really looked like? If you let your imagination go wild, it isn’t difficult to picture an area bordered by lush green hedges and fragrant trees, with winding paths, flower shrubs and a fountain at the heart of it all.

What if you could have such a grand sight in your own backyard? Wouldn’t you like to escape into this private paradise just a few steps away from your backdoor?

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Finding Your Design Style

Have you ever had anyone ask you what your design style is? It can be something that is a bit hard to define. Perhaps you’re just not sure how to pinpoint what you like. If you just can’t put a finger on what your design style is, here are a few ideas to help you figure it out.

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Yes we are Back in School!

You may think my Back to School post is a bit LATE. Well… I don’t have kids, so it does take me by surprise every September when the universe does a big upheaval and the kids go back to school!

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