Tray Chic
Have you ever picked up something and imagined its’ creative and functional possibilities beyond the obvious? Lately I had that moment when I was looking at some trays in a…
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MAR Jennings New Home Décor Book Ranks as Best Gift for the Season
Mar Jennings is the author of the best-selling Life On Mar’s: A Four Season Garden, a nationally acclaimed gardening book, sold worldwide. Mar’s continues the series with Life On Mar’s:…
Tools of the Holiday Trade
Holiday decorating, gifting and wrapping it up with style is easier when you have the right tools at hand. So it’s time to stock up for your decorating and gift…
Industrial Designs
As I begin to redesign my garden studio — for both better function and to maximize the space — I find my eye attracted to the galvanized look and feel…
Pumpkin Carving Alternatives
This week’s smart tip is all about the centerpiece! Now that I have teamed up with 1-800Flowers.com in their movement to bring back the centerpiece, I was motivated and inspired…
Tricks & Treats
Halloween is arguably the most paradoxical of American Holidays despite its ever-increasing popularity. Since the mid-1980s, we have begun to accept that Halloween’s unique place in modern society (especially American…
Naturally, I dry my Hydrangeas
Considering the overwhelming beauty of the Hydrangea plant, it’s no wonder I cherish the pleasure of taking the time to dry them each year so I may have months of delight admiring…
Refresh Your Curb Appeal
They say that one should never judge a book by its cover, yet many of us do just that. And when it comes to the competitive real estate market one…
Novemburrrr
One of the many things I love about living in Connecticut is the ability to experience all four seasons: winter, spring, fall and of course sumMAR. For many of us, fall…