CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE GARDENER
There are a few more weeks until Christmas, so there’s still time to scout out gifts for the gardener on your list! Luckily, I’m here to help. Who knows better…
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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…
Read MoreCreating Faux Mercury Glass
Mercury glass is one of my favorite additions to holiday décor. Its vintage patina adds a texture and interest to any display, and its silvery color adds sparkle and shimmer. …
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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…
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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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IT’S BULB-PLANTING TIME!
Did you see any gardens last spring that had gorgeous flowering bulbs? You know, tulips and daffodils? These are spring-flowering bulb, and, what might seem counter-intuitive, they’re planted in the…
Read MoreSo Many Ways to Dye
My really great buddy, Eileen Hull, is a dye developer for Sizzix. I don’t use dyes, but Eileen assures me they are easy and she even asked me to be…
Read MoreFinding Your Design Style
Have you ever had anyone ask you what your design style is? It can be something that is a bit hard to define. Perhaps you’re just not sure how to pinpoint what you like. If you just can’t put a finger on what your design style is, here are a few ideas to help you figure it out.
Read MoreYes we are Back in School!
You may think my Back to School post is a bit LATE. Well… I don’t have kids, so it does take me by surprise every September when the universe does a big upheaval and the kids go back to school!
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Garden Setups for the Young and Young at Heart
While the yard often serves as a quiet retreat, it also serves as an area where the children are free to roam around and explore the world around them. To encourage your children to spend time outside the house and in the yard, check out some of these ideas to create a garden that’s perfect for kids and for kids at heart.
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