Christmas Gift Planning
When it comes to getting ready for Christmas, I find the world is divided into two distinct groups: The folks who are doing their planning and gift buying now . . .…
Read MoreFifthroom Living
It’s Time To Plant A Tree!
While you might think of spring as the optimum time for planting and gardening, when it comes to trees, fall is actually a great time to plant. Some of the…
Read More
Fantastic Fountains For Your Garden or Yard
The splash of a fountain in your garden or backyard brings a sense of peace and harmony. This soothing “soundtrack” is also music to the ears of birds who are instinctively attracted…
Read More
5 Great Apps For Your Home
Home apps are a wonderful thing. They allow you to easily control things inside your home, via your phone, while you’re away from home. Here are some of our favorites: 1.…
Read More
5 Tips To Great Game Day Entertaining
If you and your family are hosting “Game Day” for your family and friends, the pressure is on. While it’s fun to actually be at the game, sometimes it’s even better to…
Read More
Pick The Perfect Pergola
Where I grew up, a lot of the grand old homes in town had pergolas on their property, often laced with wisteria or other flowering vines. But, for the life…
Read More
Your October Yard & Garden To-Do List!
It’s time to get the yard and garden in shape for winter and October’s the perfect month to do it. The weather is warm, yet invigorating, and the ground is still…
Read More
5 Ways To Have A Wicked Halloween Party!
People have just become crazy about Halloween. What’s not to like? It takes place in the fall when the weather is still nice, you get to put on costumes (or not) and…
Read More
Let The Sunshine In!
You may not realize it but, without greenhouses, there might never have been sunrooms. Greenhouses were first constructed in Italy in the 16th century. Called “giarndini botanici” (botanical gardens) they were…
Read More
Plant Now For Sensational Spring Bulbs!
There’s no better time to plant bulbs for spring flowers than now. It’s a lovely time to work in the garden (with cooler temperatures!) and planting bulbs now allows them to “winter…
Read More