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Planting Flower Bulbs In Fall

Flowers that grow from bulbs are prized for their beauty and often fragrance.   Blooms from bulbs usually make their show in the early spring and sometimes on into the summer, however some may make their appearance as early as late winter, peeking their way through snow covered ground. What I’d like to share in this […]

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Design

Thanksgiving Decor

Well it’s mid November – What?! – and Thanksgiving is literally just a couple weeks away. For some, homes are decorated in all it’s finery, from polished silver to pressed linens.  It’s the time of year when we welcome friends and family into our homes to share in giving thanks for all that we have […]

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Design Inspiration

Halloween Decor

The weather is a bit brisk, the sun is setting earlier and well… you can just feel it in the air. Fall is fast approaching.  For the decorators out there; this is the time we start gathering ideas and thoughts on how we’re going to showcase or decorate for Halloween!  That’s right!  For some of […]

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Design Ideas

Add Some Curb Appeal

One of 2013’s hottest home improvement trends is focusing on how the home looks and feels on the outside.  According to Better Homes and Gardens readers  –  “the percentage of homeowners who feel now is a good time to spend money on home improvements has doubled since 2009”.  Popular now are low maintenance exteriors and […]

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Design Ideas

Top 4 Outdoor Design Trends for 2016

The snow is still flying in the northern–and some not so northern–parts of the United States. However, it will be spring soon, and that means outdoor entertainment season. Now is a good time to plan and budget for those projects you’d like to do to spruce up your outdoor living areas for the coming season. […]

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Design Ideas

White Kitchen

I was doing a bit of research and came across this  photo of this beautiful white kitchen.  Immediately I’m drawn to it because it is elegant yet still has a very casual feel.  I like the warmth that the wood counter top on the island and hardwood floors add as well as the contrast of […]

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