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Flowers & Garden

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Create a garden sanctuary outdoor living space

What better way to enjoy the warm summer months than at home in your own garden sanctuary.
The definition of sanctuary is that of a sacred or holy place where sacred objects are kept or it can refer to a safe place to go to in times of stress. It is easy to create your [...]

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Tillandsia – Seasonal, Easy Care Air Plants

Tillandsia is a funny looking little plant that is part of the bromeliad family (think pineapple) and is commonly referred to as an air plant. A more familiar member of this family would be Spanish moss which can be found hanging from trees throughout the southern United States. Like other bromeliads, they produce [...]

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Italian Pottery

Are you interested in creating a beautiful garden setting for your home? One way to accomplish this is through the use of beautiful, hand cast Italian pottery.
Italian pottery is most often made from terra cotta clay or ceramic and is thought by many to be the best in the world. In fact, terra cotta [...]

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Beautiful Bromeliads for the Home

Along with books, family photos and personal collections, plants add life and personality to a home. Placing a beautiful and exotic bromeliad in any room will provide instant color, texture and interest to a space.
Bromeliads are a tropical plant that comes primarily from South America, specifically Brazil. The pineapple is perhaps the best [...]

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Florida Bok Tower Gardens-A Destination Garden

From the magic of Disney World to the glitz and glamour of Palm Beach to the wild nightlife in Miami, Florida has many things to offer both residents and visitors. As you travel from coast to coast you are sure to stumble upon a small town in central Florida by the name of Lake Wales [...]

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Create a Keepsake with Photo Charms

The art of gift giving during this past decade often consisted of buying an expensive gift with a famous name attached to it. We became obsessed with handbags that cost as much as a small car and watches that were as big as an alarm clock. Well, we all know that times have [...]

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Lawn & Garden: Eco-friendly Moss Covering

When it comes to combining color and texture, nature always seems to get it right. Think of the calming affects of a clear blue sky and white clouds or the charm of yellow and white daisies. Cool green moss covering rough stones in a walkway makes a garden so inviting. Planting moss [...]

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Contemporary Garden Design

While the beauty of your garden most likely can be found in the flowers, plants and trees you have chosen, most outdoor spaces can by enlivened by the addition of modern design elements such as statuary, iron work and other decorative items. Spheres and orbs have long been a popular shape for garden art [...]

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Spring Cleaning

The history of spring cleaning is rooted in cultural and religious beliefs. For example, the Jewish people clean their home as a sign of respect during Passover (which is celebrated during springtime) and the Chinese believe that cleaning the home just before New Years (which arrives in Spring) rids the home of bad luck [...]

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Beach Boutique Chic 2010 Top Picks

The color gurus at Pantone and the Color Marketing Group have declared turquoise as the “it” color for 2010. The relaxed coastal living lifestyle and this soothing blue color are a perfect marriage. Regardless of where you live; the coast, mountains or in the suburbs, you can add a touch of the coastal lifestyle [...]

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