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About an hour ago I picked up my twins from their last day of VPK. It is officially the start of summer vacation and the beginning of fun, messes, and chaos in the Reynolds household. If you too are facing a full summer of rambunctious kids and find the idea of filling their time daunting, Read More
Archives for May 2014
Ikebana Flower Arrangements
Ikebana is an ancient form of flower arranging dating back to the 15th century. Once taught only to the upper class Japanese aristocrats and monks, today over 15 million people practice the art. Although this style is thousands of years old, ikebana flower arrangements are valued today for their simplicity and modern flair. Styles of Ikebana There Read More
Not Your Traditional Indoor Artificial Trees
I have a confession to make. When I used to think of indoor artificial trees and houseplants, the image of a boring ficus in a wicker basket instantly came to mind. What I didn’t know is that indoor plants don’t have to be traditional, typical, or boring at all. There are so many beautiful options Read More
Planting Artificial Plants Outdoors
We have already talked about how to prep your flower bed and how to come up with a layout. Today the real fun begins because we are going to start planting those artificial outdoor plants that you have so carefully selected. There are two ways to plant artificial plants outdoors and the method that you Read More
Summer Deck Decorating
Happy Memorial Day everyone! With this patriotic holiday upon us it got me thinking about summer decorating. Outdoor spaces are a great place to have fun with color and to make bold choices. With Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day all falling in just a few hot months, the red white and blue Read More
How to Layout Artificial Plants for Your Flower Bed
One of the most challenging parts of any landscape can be the layout. When you are faced with a blank slate, it can seem daunting to decide what to fill it with. Today, I hope to help take some of the guess work out of the layout process by giving you some tips and tricks Read More
How to Prep Your Flower Bed for Artificial Outdoor Plants
If you have decided to make the switch to artificial outdoor plants, congratulations. You will not be sorry. One summer of not having to trim back, weed, and water like crazy and you will be so glad that you made this major change to your landscape. I personally just made the switch myself and I Read More
Why I Made the Switch to Artificial Outdoor Plants
It was a very busy yet very exciting weekend in the Reynolds household this weekend. We tore out all our scraggly old hedges and flowers and decided to replace them with a variety of artificial plants. The decision to make the switch to artificial outdoor plants was one that I had been considering for a Read More
Patriotic Decorations for 4th of July and Memorial Day
Repurposing is a very popular trend right now. There are blogs and websites devoted to repurposing wooden pallets into everything from planter boxes to furniture. Hackers find alternate uses for furniture from a popular big box store. My sister has a multi level rabbit hutch made from several kitchen cabinets. You may have seen some Read More
Christmas Lights — Why Do We Pack Them Away?
We do it every year. As soon as the holidays are over we systematically start taking down all our Christmas decorations and packing them away for an 11-month stay in our attic. This year, before you head up that rickety attic ladder, take these ideas into consideration. Many of our Christmas lights can be used Read More