(Apr 30th 2013 8:33PM) May is arguably one of the most lovely months of the year. It\'s the month you anticipate all your summer vacations and activities, it\'s the month you celebrate Mom and it\'s the month you finally get to kick all your winter clothes to the curb (or at least relegate them to the storage bin). Weather-wise, May ...
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(Mar 27th 2013 4:05PM) Nothing cozies up a bedroom, bathroom or living room faster than a textile. While I\'m a fan of all sorts of textures, prints and colors, today\'s focus is the sheepskin rug. It\'s fluffy, it\'s soft, it\'s inviting and it definitely warms up a room with very little effort. Imagine sinking your toes in between the ...
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(Mar 15th 2013 5:19PM) Any home is remiss without a little fragrance wafting through the air. Baked bread is sufficient for an hour or two and open windows are a must during temperate months, but a little lavender here or eucalyptus there can make all the difference in the tranquility of a space. I absolutely adore candles (beeswax ...
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(Dec 6th 2012 9:00AM) Beautiful gifts for the home often come at a price, but you don\'t have to blow your budget to wow your family and friends this holiday season. Take a peek at some of our favorite luxury gifts for the home, all practically priced and perfect for giving. Give them a touch of spring cheer to help them gear up for ...
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(Nov 30th 2012 11:15AM) Just because there may be snow on the ground when Christmas gifts are opened doesn\'t mean that the avid gardener isn\'t already looking forward to being outside in the Spring. If you have a play-in-the-dirt family member or friend, here are some suggestions for gifts to keep them thinking happy garden thoughts ...
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(Nov 28th 2012 10:46AM) It\'s sometimes difficult to find the perfect gift for family or friends who have moved into a new home. And if the gift recipients are new to your neighborhood, and you don\'t know them but want to warmly welcome them, it is all the more difficult. What to do? Read on for some examples of housewarming gifts fit ...
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(Oct 26th 2012 12:09PM) If, by chance, you\'re in the market for a new oven by way of a remodel of your kitchen, or just because you\'re not happy with the old range you\'ve had since you moved into your home, now may be the time to look around for this have-to-have kitchen appliance. A number of manufacturers have their major appliances ...
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(Sep 26th 2012 10:35AM) One of the best times of the year, for me, is Halloween; the most fun is in seeing the first-timers show up at my door -- their eyes are so big in wonderment at all the decorations and excitement, and they are so hesitant, and polite, when prompted by their parents or other kids to ask for the goodies; I love ...
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(Sep 12th 2012 9:00AM) As we gear up for another holiday season, most of us contemplate shopping lists, home decor and, yes, menus. Whether you make holiday cooking a pitch-in family endeavor or take on the madness yourself, one thing\'s for certain: you deserve a little treat for all that hard work. Perhaps I\'m alone in this, but I ...
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