Stress-Free Everyday Living
The greatest thing that we can do, especially with the stresses of everyday living, is return to the simple things. We must return to nature and allow ourselves to take time to breathe.
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Potted Plant TopDressings
Container gardening is one of the trendiest garden styles going today—gardeners with both large and small spaces love to create mini landscapes on their windowsills, balconies, decks and patios. But there’s a trick that many professional landscapers use that homeowners often forget, and it makes the difference between a pretty good container planting and one that’s stunning. What is it?
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Making the Most of a Small Garden
Spicing up that outdoor fifthroom space is just what you need!
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Stackable Planters
Projects for your garden! A way to decorate your welcoming entryway with beautiful plants and how to put those unused pots lying around your house to good use!
Read MoreArt in the Outdoors: Creative Projects for Your Backyard
Anyone can create a cozy outdoor space with the right furnishings—but how do you take it from a catalog-worthy display to something that’s uniquely yours? While not everyone is a brilliant artist creating elaborate sculptures or intricate landscaping projects, there are actually a number of projects you can take on to add some personal creativity to your fifthroom space. The best thing about these is that you might not need to spend a lot for the materials.
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A Unique Outdoor Rug
Outdoor rugs frame a space, add color, texture and now with this innovative technique they can be part of the permanent hardscape.
Read MoreGARDEN ACCENTS WITH FLOWER POWER
Until temperatures cool off a bit, you might satisfy your floral fantasies with a trip to your local nurseries. Not for real sunflowers or roses, but for fake ones. Have I lost my mind? Not hardly.
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Embracing Nature with the Style and Spirit of the Mediterranean
Bring the Mediterranean style to your Fifthroom space!
Read MoreTables for Two
I recently celebrated my anniversary with my husband on Catalina Island. It was our first visit and we had a fabulous time.
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TRICKY GARDEN COLORS—AND HOW TO USE THEM
We’ve all seen gardens that just seem to “work,” haven’t we? And although there are several other design concepts that make gardens successful, one of the most visually strong elements is color. It’s what our eyes are drawn to.
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