Each year, more and more Americans are purchasing beautiful artificial Christmas trees instead of natural pine trees to decorate their homes with. The worldwide trend of going artificial has a great many advantages. Not only are artificial trees very easy to set up, but they also require no watering and provide uniformity in both shape Read More
Archives for January 2014
Low Maintenance Manicured Gardens
Manicured gardens such as this one are absolutely stunning. The tall, spiral topiaries offer height while the low plants, arranged in rows of alternating colors adds visual interest. Low hedges not only define the perimeter of each garden bed, but they also enhance the overall look with some lovely greenery. Enjoy beautifully manicured gardens when you Read More
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Today is January 14th, which means Valentine’s Day is a short month away. Show your wife, mother, or daughter just how much you love them by honoring them with a beautiful artificial floral arrangement or spring wreath. This lovely holiday comes at just the right time to start thinking about spring, which is why it Read More
Wood Pallet Furniture You Will Love
Old wood pallets aren’t just for shipping anymore. Environmentally conscious handymen and women nationwide have recently been using pallets that are destined for the trash and breathing new life into them by reworking the wood into brand new items. Creating wood pallet furniture is not only inexpensive, it is also an environmentally friendly way of furnishing Read More
Use Artificial Plants To Reinforce a Theme
We put a lot of thought into how we decorate our homes and often, we settle on a certain theme that is carried throughout our home. Asian, tropical, jungle, desert, and country themes are just some of the popular choices for interior design. While color and furnishings help to act as a foundation of a Read More
Beautiful Artificial Cherry Blossom Trees
My family and I spent the two days following Christmas in Washington DC this year and as we were on board the bus tour we heard all about the cherry blossom trees and how many different versions of this sweet tree are located in our nation’s capital. The tidal basin has become quite a destination Read More
Decorating a Deck with Potted Outdoor Artificial Trees
When you think of potted artificial trees, you probably think of artificial philodendrons tucked in the corner of a living room or dining room. Today, these no-maintenance greens are available for a much wider range of use, including outdoor spaces such as decks and patios. Outdoor artificial plants have been specifically designed to be UV Read More
Use Spring Flowers to Chase Away Winter Blues
Although it may not feel like it when most of the country is experiencing an arctic cold blast, Spring is right around the corner. The days are slowly getting longer, and soon early spring flowers will poke through the snow. When we think of early blooming bulbs, we often think of daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, crocuses, Read More
Decorate Your Mantle With Preserved Topiaries
Over the past week I have been slowly packing up all my holiday decorations and replacing them with my normal décor items but for some reason, as I walk around my house, it just feels as though something is missing. That is when it occurred to me that the thing that is missing is a Read More
3 Ways to Enhance Your Front Walkway
If you are like me, you probably have a standard concrete walkway that leads from your driveway right up to your front door. While these concrete walkways are very functional, they are far from beautiful. Today, we are going to talk about three ideas for adding beauty to these paths and enhancing the curb appeal Read More