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Garden :: The Beauty of the Sunflower

June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  The sunflower has special meaning in my life and my relationship with my husband. When I give flowers to my husband for Father's Day or for his birthday, I always give sunflowers.  Back when we were dating, we were walking along a beach path in Laguna Beach, and I saw a gorgeous sunflower growing in front of a restaurant.  He saw that I was admiring it and literally jumped over the fence, plucked it, and handed it to me.  I remember thinking to myself "this is a guy who will do just about anything for me."  Fast forward 15 years … [Read more...]

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In the Garden :: Beneficial Garden Helpers

June 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  Many factors contribute to a healthy and successful garden. Beyond soil amendments, water retention and adequate sunlight exposure, the garden also needs pest control. Historically, through the use of pesticides, many gardens were kept from the destruction pests unleashed; however, today’s modern gardener may prefer a more natural approach.   Beneficial Garden Helpers: The use of beneficial garden helpers to control and eradicate pestilence such as aphids, beetles and hornworms has become extremely popular in the past … [Read more...]

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Tips to Get Your Home (and Life) Organized

June 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  My wish list includes having my house organized from top to bottom.  One of my best girlfriends is super organized and I swear you could open up any drawer, cabinet, door in her house and it would be organized!  I think there are people who are like that - super organized - but I am not one of them.  However,  I do appreciate it when the house is cleaned up and semi-organized with things in their places.  This summer I have a goal to clear out all the things we don't need, use or want.  Now, if you saw my garage you would … [Read more...]

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Dwell :: 4 Curb Appeal Facelifts That Add Value to Your Home

June 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  Curb appeal is the aesthetic goal of homeowners interested in making a good impression. Real estate agents and sellers strive to achieve curb appeal for a quick sale or to simply impress neighbors and guests. While there are many options for homeowners interested in giving the outside of their home a facelift, certain makeovers are certain to add value and pizzazz to your home's appearance.   Breathe a little life into your yard Adding visually appealing elements to your yard can be money well spent. Putting plants and … [Read more...]

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Instagram of the Week :: Meet “Earl” the Staghorn Fern

June 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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    My Love Affair with Staghorn Ferns: The first Staghorn Fern I came across was years ago at a good friends housewarming party.  Her family had recently purchased a home that had the most amazing plant hanging from the side of their gazebo.  I was instantly smitten and set about finding out more about this exotic plant.  I found out it was a Staghorn Fern and thus started my love affair with this tropical plant.  Fast forward a few years and my husband and I were moving into our first house and when I came across the … [Read more...]

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Helping Your Family Cope with Robbery

June 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  Whether it happens in the middle of the night or while vacationing far away, there are few events that can shatter the comfort of your home as badly as a criminal invasion – especially if it involves violence or an extensive loss of property. No matter the extent of the crime, a robbery can leave you and your entire family feeling lost and violated somewhere where you thought you were safe. Every person responds to tragedy in their own way, and nobody can predict how long emotional recovery from such an event can be. But there are several … [Read more...]

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Garden :: Planting Flowers in June

May 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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An excuse for many would-be gardeners this time of year is that they just missed out and will have to wait till next spring to get their seeds planted and gardens tended. Well stop making poor excuses! June, and even July, can still be optimum times to plant the right kinds of flowers to make your gardens burst with color right into the dog days of summer, and it gives you a great chance to prep for next spring as well. Rely on Annuals If you’re late to the dance then bring annuals along as your date. These flowers that grow, bloom, and … [Read more...]

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Dwell :: Décor and Home Safety

May 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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    We’ve all been at the front door of our locked house franticly searching for the key and after a few minutes you realize you don't have it. The kids are complaining in the background and the ice-cream is melting on the sidewalk.  You’re locked out again and your spouse won’t be home for another five hours. You can only do this so many times before you break down and decide that something must be done. Here are a few décor options that can be used to decorate and hide your keys. Purchasing a Trendy Door … [Read more...]

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Dwell :: Home Decor Ideas That Welcome Summer

May 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  Décor Ideas for Summer: Summer is finally around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the warmer weather than brightening up your home with some summery decorating ideas. While winter calls for darker, cozy tones, summer is a great excuse to add bright splashes and floral patterns to your home. Changing your décor doesn’t necessarily mean doing a complete overhaul—these few small changes can make a big difference to a room. Here are a few simple ideas to welcome summer into your home.   Brighten Up … [Read more...]

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The Fragrance of Spring :: The Rose

May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet”. ~ Juliet This past week, I led my Junior Master Gardener class down a path at our local garden center. The flowers were in bloom, the breeze blew gently and the fragrance of spring wafted through the air. Immediately, one wonderfully potent scent stood out among all the rest – the rose. Its tender yet sweet, intoxicating fragrance enthralled my senses and made me take pause. The rose, is my personal favorite in the garden. Its ability to add … [Read more...]

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