Grow a greater garden with us this Spring
Our first spring e-newsletter is out! What do you think?
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Pat found a zillion ways to use up “Minkee Scraps” on Facebook!
This pile of left over Minkee looks innocent doesn’t it? Just a few strips of fabric. But ask some quilters and sewers on Facebook what to do with this and WILD array of fabulous ideas pour out… not a one of them said to throw it away!
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Outdoor Rugs Frame Your Space
We all want to unwind in comfort and the latest movement is for out to be in. Rather than relaxing in our family rooms and dens, people are retreating to their patios, porches, poolside, decks, and lawns. An ideal way to bring the interior style outside is to frame this space in bold patterns, inspired designs, oriental motifs, or contemporary designs.
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Japanese Garden Style
If you’re starting a new garden or redoing a corner of your existing one, you might want to consider adding some soothing Japanese garden elements. This style of garden is very clean, calm and simple, and looks stunning with more contemporary or mid-century modern homes.
Read MoreThe Outdoor Design of a Tuscan Landscape: Lucca, Italy
Today is dedicated to the small, agricultural city of Lucca, in Tuscany, which will forever have a piece of my heart wherever I roam. Besides the delectable cuisine, the mellow attitude of the Lucchese people, and the amazing emphasis on cycling, the city of Lucca contains the beautiful Palazzo Pfanner.
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How to Make a Mudroom
It’s that time of year again. Spring. That delicious season when the air turns warmer, birds start to sing, flowers start to bloom, and mud reigns supreme. Spring is one time of year when mudrooms become near necessities in a home. Unfortunately for many of us, all homes are not equipped with these nice-to-have rooms.
Read MorePat Sloan’s Kitchen Up Do
Sometimes we need a little kitchen “Up-do”. I can see you looking around.. how in the world does she “Up-do” a kitchen?
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Outdoor Living Hullabaloo
The Outdoor Living sensation in urban and suburban settings continues to integrate into our daily lives. More and more time is spent in Outdoor Living rooms. Outdoor Kitchens, Grilling stations and Pizza Ovens are some of the most admired features in Outdoor Living projects.
Read MoreEnter to win $1,000 at the Create Your Outdoor Fifthroom Photo Contest!
The contest invites submitters to upload a current photo of their porch, patio, deck or outdoor space. Then, contestants find the patio furniture or backyard structures they would use to make it over into a beautiful, functional Outdoor Fifthroom. Using the photo caption box to talk about the products they chose and why they chose them, contestants can create a true design scheme and decorating plan to share with their family and friends.
Read MoreTrendy Tillandsias
I admit to forming something of an obsession with a new plant lately. Which plant? Tillandsias! Never heard of them? Chances are good that you’ve seen them, but didn’t know what they were called.
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