The Garden’s Historic Structure: Pergolas
Pergolas are a hybrid of open and enclosed space, emitting a timeless simplicity and functionality that is unlike any other landscape structure. That is the very reasoning why the pergola…
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2015 Interior Design Trends
Back in October 2014, furniture gurus, interior designers and manufacturers got the scoop on what trends would be hot for 2015 at High Point Market. About 75,000 retailers attended the…
Read MoreThe Health Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors
There’s no better time to discuss the health benefits of getting a breath of fresh air than the first week of a new year. Each year, many of us create…
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3 Reasons Why You Should Build a Pergola
Building a large outdoor structure in your backyard or at your business is a big decision to make. You have to factor in location, size, material, and usually you’ll need…
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Three Landscaping Resolutions for the New Year
This New Year, why not set a goal that’s realistic and one that you know you can achieve? So many of us turn to New Year’s Resolutions to transform ourselves…
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Gazebos: Then and Now
Have you ever felt like a King or Queen while you lounged in your Gazebo? Well, there was once a time when only royalty could use a gazebo in places…
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Pinning a Backyard Retreat
The cold winter here in Pittsburgh has got us imagining the perfect backyard retreat! We are turning to Pinterest to show key features of a place where you can escape.…
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Retro Home Trend Returns: Rattan Furniture
As we near the end of the year, let’s take a look back at one home trend that bounced back into our lives in 2014: rattan furniture. While rattan furniture…
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Urban Gardening – How to Create Another Room
Living in the city has its benefits, but it poses some challenges. Take it from me – I’m a city girl with more dings in my car than I can…
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Add Peace to Your Home Atmosphere with a Porch Swing
Life moves fast these days. We are constantly in a rush. And, creating a peaceful, relaxing environment at home is essential for a fast paced lifestyle (especially around this time…
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