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    Winning the war against weeds

    I’m sure this beautiful weather has inspired you to work in your garden, delighted that newly planted annuals and faithful plants from last season are thriving. Along with these beautiful flowers, herbs and shrubs, you may have noticed more than a few weeds  “Not already!” you likely have murmured under your breath. “Surely the mulch […]

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    Go ahead — mix and match your furniture

    We all accumulate various furnishings over time, and mixing them appropriately can be an unnerving dilemma.  Maybe you inherited your grandmother’s beautiful antique dresser. Although it doesn’t match your sleek, modern bedroom, your heart won’t allow you to part with it. Perhaps your living room centerpiece is the mid-century sofa your whole family loves — […]

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    Make your home a chic coastal oasis

    Modern coastal design blends the sleek minimalism of contemporary design with a beachy, coastal feel. The result is a space filled with clean lines, dreamy colors and subtle hints of breezy, beachy surroundings.  To get the look, start with a background of white walls, soft natural colors that mirror the sand and sky and crisp, […]

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    Maximizing your kitchen remodel

    A kitchen renovation tops the list for modernizing and adding functionality to a house. The kitchen is the heart of the home, where some of the best memories are made with family and friends.  While it adds value, a kitchen remodel can be expensive. Knowing where to save and where to splurge is the key […]

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    Get gardening!

    When planning my home garden and landscape, I love to combine different plants in containers. My basic practice is to follow the thriller, filler and spiller recipe. The thriller plants are upright and grow taller than the rest, adding interest and excitement. The spillers are low-growing plants that sprawl out and over the container edges. […]

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