a year of ideas from my house to yours
It is -3 degrees outside as I write this post. I won’t be starting my spring cleaning today! Today I will sit in my favorite chair by the fireplace, drink another cup of coffee, and enjoy my cozy winter home.
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Spring fever has not set in yet. I know it’s coming but at the moment, I am still enjoying the cozy feeling of my winter home. While it is just too early to start my spring cleaning, I do feel the need to get organized. Spring organizing at my house is a yearly ritual.
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When it comes to decorating your home, the most important thing to accomplish is that it depicts who you are. You need to remember that the only people who matter are the people who live there. Of course you want a home that is pleasing to the eye. Of course you want a place that is comfortable for your guests. But the overall goal is to make sure it’s a place that you love. Decorating Contemporary Style can accomplish all of these things.
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Spring is here and so are the babies! Well almost! I am anxiously awaiting two. One will be here very soon and the other is not far behind. I’m so excited to meet them both!
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Planting herbs in your vegetable garden can be very beneficial to your harvest. One of the main reasons to do companion planting with herbs is for pest control. The right herbs can help control the problem in a natural way.
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I am obsessed with herbs! I am always trying new ones, some with success, others a complete failure. Different herbs require different climates, different soil consistency, a multitude of factors. I take advantage of the experts at my local nursery to help me with my choices. My failures are normally a result of ignoring those experts and thinking I know better! Wrong! But…I have learned a lot over the years. With that in mind, I have put together a list of what the experts believe are the 10 best herbs for beginners. Through trial and error, I have found them to be right!
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This year Easter will be very different for all of us. Although I no longer have little ones at home, I’m well aware that so many things will change for those who do. With social distancing rules extended to the end of April, community Easter egg hunts are out of the question. In addition, big family gatherings at Grandma’s house will also remain off limits. I put together this Easter Scavenger Hunt with hopes that it might help you make the day as special as possible.
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I have had this post planned for quite awhile. The perfect Easter tablescape is such an important part of making your holiday special. A beautiful table sets the tone for a wonderful celebration. However, given what we are all facing this year, we have no plans for a traditional Easter celebration at my house. Still, I decided to go ahead and post it anyways.
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When I think about spring, the first thing that comes to mind for me are the flowers! Some of the most beautiful and fragrant flowers bloom in the springtime. They represent the start of a brand new year. The season of renewal at it’s very best! Here are just a few that are the very definition of spring.
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It’s here! Welcome Spring! I had to look at the calendar though just to be sure! This is the view outside my window today!
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