Mood and Task Lighting
Have you ever been in a room where the only light is a single overhead fixture? How did it make you feel? Did the room have warmth? Was there any…
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Folded Book and Magazine Magic
Do you look at books and magazines and wonder how you can extend their life? Ones that might have been well loved? Well we are crafty here and guess what..…
Read MoreGathering Inspiration for the Magic of Autumn
It is my opinion that autumn is the coziest and most magical of all seasons. It is a time for family and friends, when the truly important things in life…
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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…
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Inexpensive Ways to Warm up Your Home for Fall
Can you feel it? There’s a chill in the air. Fall is finally here. With cool Autumn mornings and earlier sunsets, now is the perfect time to warm up your…
Read MoreLeftovers, anyone?
Do you suffer from leftovers? Leftover yarn that is? I know that whenever I do a yarn project I have these little bits – or bigger bits – of yarn…
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…
Read MoreMaking Your Rental Feel Like Home
In today’s volatile economy, more and more people are renting rather than buying their homes. If you are one of those people, you have probably felt the desire to make…
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Treat A View Like An Old Friend
Every outdoor space deserves a fabulous view! For those of us lucky enough to actually have one, we must not take it for granted. Treat it like an old friend…
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