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After a lazy, hazy, crazy summer of dubious bedtimes, vacations, and loose schedules, the transition back to school can feel like a gut punch. Read more…

There is no better way to “Live smart” than by staying organized throughout your home.  This is never more important than it is in the summer when houseguests are showing up to celebrate the season. Read more…

The season for travel is upon us and families are planning vacations and outings. If you plan on taking your pet, Read more…

Summer is the perfect time to embrace all that Mother Nature has to offer, and a picnic is just the way to relax and take in all that is good, Read more…

A car is indispensable in our everyday lives. No longer is car simply way to get from point A and to point B. Read more…

I have come to believe that the career of a gardener should begin and end the same way: with containers. Read more…

Succulents”_.you’ve seen them for years. These whimsical, interesting and often times oddly shaped plants are found predominantly in rock gardens, Read more…

It’s the time of year to eat, drink and be MARry. This December, how can we best serve our taste buds and our guests? Read more…

Temperatures are rising, daffodils are blooming, and lawnmowers won’t be far behind as spring is in the air. Read more…

Have you ever lost your cell phone only to never have it returned? Usually, people who find a lost phone want to do the right thing, Read more…

It’s officially winter — regardless of what the weather feels like outside — so you can be sure that Old Man Winter is hovering around with Jack Frost at his beck and call.  Read more…

Beautiful scarves are incredibly versatile. They aren’t just for accessorizing an outfit anymore! While scarves can spruce up any outfit, Read more…

Many people really enjoy doting on their houseguests and get special satisfaction catering to their every whim. Read more…

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. Read more…

This time of year many garden centers, holiday markets, and even your local grocery chains have the blissful, Read more…

Some of the best resources are free, and when Mother Nature provides you with an abundant supply of pine cones, Read more…

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. Read more…

Summer may be coming to an end, but September and October just so happen to be my favorite months for outdoor gatherings. Read more…

Tag Sales — just another way to describe a garage sale — are wonderful ways to clear unused items in a house, Read more…

Think about this: you have in your hot little hands the tickets for your trip to … Read more…

I love to get mail. Don’t you? There is a little bit of excitement wondering if there is going to be a letter or a card waiting for me. Read more…

When it comes to gardens structures, creating structure is possible if you can understand and apply the basic rules for staying organized and efficient — Read more…

Just about everyone could use a little extra cabinet space without having to do a whole kitchen remodel, Read more…

Who doesn’t love wisteria, the endless blooms that blanket the ceiling of a terrace, balcony or pergola? Read more…