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I just returned home from a flower and garden show visit where I was treated to 10 incredible display gardens featuring incredible plant styling, stunning art pieces and mind-boggling creativity.…
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The Perfect Pergola
With springtime fast approaching, many of us are looking outside and itching to spruce up our yards. It can be a great time to add something new to your outdoor…
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Unique Expressions of Love
Valentine’s Day is typically celebrated with flowers, fancy dinners and boxed chocolates. But all of those things are temporary indulgences. Flowers wilt, and dinners and chocolates are quickly consumed and…
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Keep Thinking Spring!
A few weeks ago, we talked about looking past the snowy and cold weather to picture improvements to your outdoor living spaces. We talked about ways to spruce up your…
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Think Spring!
The weather outside may be frightful this time of year, but it’s the perfect time to think about spring – spring planning for your outdoor projects, that is. While it…
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Swing Into Winter
Long gone are the warm days of summer, when relaxing on the porch was a regular habit. With winter just around the corner, many people are longing for the lazy…
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Bring in Festive Cheer with Bright Lights Outdoors
There’s absolutely no doubt that fall is always full of excitement. Despite the extra chores—getting the home ready for the coming winter and clearing the yard of fallen leaves—there’s nothing to dampen the thrill of the upcoming holidays and the chance to celebrate with friends and family. But why wait until then to really celebrate?
Read MoreMonogrammed Pumpkin
Autumn is upon us (finally), and along with the changing leaves, comes the harvest. One of the staple crops of the fall season is pumpkins. And because the pumpkin is an iconic symbol of autumn, it makes for great seasonal décor. But don’t limit yourself to saving the pumpkin for Hallowee, carved into a smiling jack-o-lantern. By using a little outside-the-box creative thinking, pumpkins can make perfect décor all autumn long.
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Fire Pits Heat Up As Fall Approaches
Though the heat continues here in Southern California and across the county, it is just a matter of time before we start to feel the cool crispness of autumn. I am personally so excited for the feel of the changing seasons, not to mention some relief from all this heat. Though the changes are subtle here, they hold such excitement and contentment for those like me who absolutely love fall!
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Getting Started With Your Outdoor Design
Design, in all aspects, can be extremely complex. It’s what makes it beautiful, and potentially frustrating. The start can be daunting. Where do you begin? And perhaps more importantly, what is it that you want to create?
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