Granny Plants
Sometimes we get so caught up with the newest plant trends that we forget about the old tried-and-trues.
Read MoreSometimes we get so caught up with the newest plant trends that we forget about the old tried-and-trues.
Read MoreWhen decorating a room, choosing a color scheme is one of the first tasks that needs to be accomplished. It is also the task that often scares people the most. But choosing a color scheme can actually be quite easy if you follow these simple tips.
Read MoreIt starts out very innocent… a charm bracelet. You might have received one as a child. I did. My parents added charms from countries we went to. Charms for things that meant something to me. But little did they know this arm candy was just the beginning.
Read MoreIn the current economic conditions, there are many people just like my family who are choosing to stay at home for their vacation – or staycation, “a vacation that is spent at one’s home enjoying all that the home and one’s environs have to offer.”
Read MoreSometimes, the space immediately surrounding a piece of enchanting architecture become an extraordinarily special place – where nature and man-made construct fuse together to create an experience unto itself. In this week’s piece on Outdoor Living Spaces Abroad, I present to you one of the world’s finest pieces of architecture coupled with the exquisite places within its walls: Mont Saint-Michel.
Read MoreThe kitchen really is the heart of the home. And let’s face it, an outdated kitchen can not only bring down the value of your home, it can also bring down your morale. But major kitchen renovations can be very pricey. So what can be done if fixing up your kitchen is not in the budget?
Read MoreFor crafters, a bag is an adornment, it’s a container, it’s a fashion statement!
Read MoreChoosing a paint color for your home or choosing a color for a furniture collection can be a daunting undertaking. There are some people who have a natural awareness about color and some who do not feel comfortable making this type of choice. For this portion of the population there are helpful tools that make the decision process easier.
Read MoreSo many times we get caught up in making our landscapes stunning that we forget some of the smaller details that add personality and charm. Now that the pool, gazebo and deck are all in place, try turning your attention to the corners of your garden that are often forgotten—the small patio, the entrance to your garden shed, or underneath a huge tree.
Read MoreA last-minute healthy neighborhood grill-out vegetable dish takes little effort if you’ve stocked up properly. So before you head to the local farmer’s market to see all that the spring has sprung thus far, consider piling in fresh ingredients for Kale with Pecans or Corn and Summer Vegetable Sauté that take ten to fifteen minutes and only a few steps to prepare and serve.
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