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Holiday Concierge

Many people really enjoy doting on their houseguests and get special satisfaction catering to their every whim. Good for you! I, too, am always delighted to entertain and love to…

Scrub The Halls Before Decking Them

I’ve been in tune with my surroundings my entire life. Whether at home or on vacation I observe the details as if I am going to be tested on it.…

Easy Paperwhite Bulbs

This time of year many garden centers, holiday markets, and even your local grocery chains have the blissful, fragrant delight of the Paperwhite bulbs. When I see them, I’m intoxicated…

DIY Projects For Pine Cones

Some of the best resources are free, and when Mother Nature provides you with an abundant supply of pine cones, you can’t help but think up multiple applications for them…

Creating A Wireless Hydrangea Wreath

With Pee Gee Hydrangeas now past their full blooms, these amazing flowers can become the perfect resource to get inspired to create something both festive and timely. This year I…

Falling for Fall Entertaining

Summer may be coming to an end, but September and October just so happen to be my favorite months for outdoor gatherings. 2014 has been all about theme parties, and…

Tag Sale It, Sell It

Tag Sales — just another way to describe a garage sale — are wonderful ways to clear unused items in a house, and they can also be a lot of…

Fashion Your Seatbelts

Think about this: you have in your hot little hands the tickets for your trip to … Florence… Paris… Barcelona… San Francisco… Boise… You’re packed, your passport is safely tucked…

Creating Structure with Structure

When it comes to gardens structures, creating structure is possible if you can understand and apply the basic rules for staying organized and efficient — thus my intentional play on…