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School is out and kids are home. This quick and easy DIY project will teach them about the flowers blooming in your garden. In this tutorial we are using pressed flowers. If you do not have pressed flowers, use these flower pressing instructions. In less than an hour you can whip up fun botanical placemats. Read More
Archives for May 2013
Choosing the Right Summer Wedding Flowers
Wedding season is upon us. June and August are the top months for weddings in the United States. The longer days and beautiful weather have brides flocking to outdoor locations but it can be tricky to come up with flowers that will stand up to the summer heat. Here are five summer wedding flowers that Read More
Happy Memorial Day
Today, as you enjoy the extra day that you get to spend with your families, keep your sights on what makes today so important. Memorial Day gives us an opportunity to take a moment out of our hectic lives and appreciate the freedoms that we have. That freedom would not have been possible were in Read More
A Quick and Easy Memorial Day Dessert
Once you have finished enjoying your barbecue feast, treat your guests to a delicious and light desert with a red, white and blue theme. Best of all, your grocery lists will consist of just three ingredients and two supplies. Try out this Memorial Day dessert this year. Strawberries Blueberries Yogurt or Whipped Cream Plastic Glasses Read More
DIY: Memorial Day Centerpieces
Memorial day is less than a week away and chances are you are busy getting ready to spend this day with your friends and family. Since 1868 our nation has taken pause on Memorial Day to pay tribute to the men and women who have fought for this country. In honor of this patriotic holiday, Read More
5 Ways to Warm Up A Basement
Basements have a tendency to be cold and dark but with a couple weekend projects, you can transform this extra square footage into a bright place that you will want to lounge in. Once you warm up a basement it will become a true extension of your home. 1. Designate Specific Spaces The First step Read More
3 Ways to Use Bamboo Plants In and Around Your Home
It’s strong, it’s renewable, and most of all, it’s beautiful. Bamboo is an on-trend material in design because it is so versatile. It can be seen in everything from furniture to flooring and for good reason. Whether you are remodeling the inside of your home or looking for a quick addition to your landscape, check Read More
Planting a Dogwood Tree
Flowers have the ability to evoke memories from our childhood. The beauty of the flowering dogwood can bring us back to springs of long ago. This is one of the most common trees to be used in residential landscapes because of its showy blooms and low maintenance needs. May 16th is Love A Tree day. Read More
A Garden and Home Décor with School Spirit
College graduations are upon us and many recent graduates are making that exciting, yet terrifying transition to adulthood. Just because you are graduating doesn’t mean that you have to say goodbye to the past four years of your life. You can have a grown-up space and show your school spirit at the same time. Outside Read More
The Beauty of Magnolia Flowers
If you live in the south, you know the beauty of seeing a magnolia tree in full bloom. These deciduous trees produce showy flowers, most commonly a soft white color. These trees also produce large leaves that are a rich green on the top and a light brown or brownish-green underneath. These southern staples come Read More