We all decorate with garlands around Christmas but did you know that there are also a number of garlands that have been designed specifically for the autumn. For me, the fall is the beginning of the holiday season and a great time to start decorating your home with seasonal decor. You can’t go wrong with Read More
Archives for September 2014
Adding an Indoor Ethanol Fireplace to Any Room
This time of year we post so many different mantle ideas. Unfortunately, many homes today are built without fireplaces in them. If you have always wanted one but been deterred by the though of tearing up your living room with serious construction, there is another option. Ethanol fireplaces give you a  beautiful, roaring fireplace without Read More
Planting Artificial Outdoor Plants
I recently transformed a dull, drab front flower bed into a beautiful bed bursting with color. We did nearly all of it with the many artificial outdoor plants in our line. The only plants in this flowerbed that are natural are the ones bordering the walkway. Over the next few weeks we are going to Read More
Seasonal Closeout Artificial Plants and Outdoor Furniture
Today is the final day of summer. Such a wonderful but busy summer it has been. The changing of a season is a great opportunity to do some seasonal shopping. Every time the seasons change, decor items from that season go on sale. This is the time that I like to stock up for next Read More
Faux Outdoor Plants for Fall
This is the time of year that all of our flower beds start to look a bit sad. Our annuals are dying off and our perennials are fading away for the winter. So how do you get a gorgeous landscape in the fall and winter too? Faux outdoor plants are a great way to go. Read More
Create a Custom Vanity with a Feminine Touch
Little girls and grown women alike love sitting down at a beautiful vanity and getting ready for their day. This traditional element of any girly bedroom is one of the few places that is all about the woman it is for. A great vanity combines function and beauty and this is how. Pick a Desk Read More
Finding Your Outdoor Retreat
My grandmother has always had one of the most beautiful flowerbeds I have ever seen. Every time I visit her home in Pennsylvania there is something in bloom, daffodils, crocuses, or a dogwood tree. Never do I remember a weed daring to poke up out of the pristine mulch. There is a reason that the Read More
10 Home Decor Essentials for Every Home
Reinforcing a design theme and showing off your personal style is done through the use of carefully chosen home decor items. While the category of home decor may seem broad, every home needs 10 essential items to seem complete. These 10 home decor items are easily changed out season after season, year after year, to Read More
Proper Candle Burning
Candles are a popular decorative accessory, especially in the cooler and cozier fall and winter seasons. Candles are available in so many different shapes and sizes. They are even incorporated into elaborate floral displays to form stunning candelabras. Did you know that the way you burn a candle can help it burn cleaner and for Read More
Clever Ways to Use Decorative Rocks in Your Garden
Rocks are making a major comeback when it comes to landscaping. They can be seen as a substitute for mulch, filler for a fire pit, and decorative hardscaping. This frequent use of river rocks inspired me to comprise a list of some of my favorite ways to use decorative rocks in your garden. Rock Covered Read More