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Next Tuesday marks Independence Day, a day our country and its people live to celebrate. Taking pause is always cathartic and standing together while we gaze into the same sky, lit with brilliant bursts of color, reminds us that we will power on. We always power on. Together we celebrate our nation and all its people. There is no greater symbol of that unity than our nation’s flag. So, go on.. wave it. (more…)
‘Bringing the outdoors in’ is so passé. Bring the inside outside – that’s where’s it’s truly at. When our family looks to get away in a summer rental, the outdoor shower is the box everyone wants checked. Everything else we can live without, but somehow, the outdoor shower is synonymous with vacation. So, why not bring some of that vacation mojo to your 365-day home? Serene or fanciful; there are lots of shower options these days. Before you buy though, there are some considerations and questions you need ask yourself. (more…)
Its raining again… in June… and it feels like April. Despair not though. Because, if you can see beyond the sheets of rain, you’ll see lush vegetation. Fifty degree temperatures aside, it feels like we’ve tripped to the rain forest. So, your lawn looks like Fenway. Good for you!
Don’t be lulled into complacency though; those yards you admire from afar actually require upkeep. Here are some gardening tips to help you prioritize. (more…)
The Backstory
I have a flower bed that was created when we put our swimming pool in 10 summers ago. The bed abuts one corner of the pool that is edged with rocks and was designed by our pool contractor to give the pool a more natural feel. The problem is, the bed gets almost no sun.
The obligatory pool fencing was intentionally installed behind a line of burning bushes that were already in the landscape (pre-invasive species ban). The burning bushes hide the chain link fence and provide privacy. They also block nearly all the sun to the bed. (more…)
As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, we wanted to take a moment to remember all of the brave Americans who have given their lives so that we may live in peace. And to give a big shout out to all active military and veterans – thank you for your service! And if you’re decorating for Memorial Day – here’s some inspiration! (more…)
