Thursday, March 29, 2012

Do You Have a Backyard Studio, Office Shed, or Cottage?

 

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We dream about one day having a bit of land (or at least a backyard!) where we could put up a little shed or tiny house and turn it into our own private getaway: studio space, perhaps, or an office; a reading room, or maybe a guest house. Some place "other." We think it's important to have a place of your own, and it's even better if you've truly made it your own by building, renovating, or converting an outdoor space into something personal and useful. Have you done this?

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Centsational Girl » outdoor decor

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It’s almost that time of year again. Time to bring out your grill tools, pull out your picnic baskets and grab the bug spray. As our days grow longer and there’s more daylight to enjoy, the best place to spend your spring and summer is in your outdoor room. It's one if the things I like most about the seasons.

She walks in beauty: Outdoor Decor

She walks in beauty: Outdoor Decor

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Here are some ideas to dress up your outdoor venue. Make it your own. Notice how far lanterns, fabric and flowers go. Thanks again for your prayer for my father in law. No answers, but it was good to see him joke and sleep better today.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Outdoor living spaces... - Home design turns a corner

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Outdoor living spaces remain essential. and are amenities that most homebuyers and renters require when selecting a place to live, according to judges for the Best in American Living Awards.

How to improve your container garden

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Ideas to help patio gardens look polished and planned

Containers overflowing with flowers, herbs, grasses and vegetables can transform balconies and porches into green and leafy garden retreats.

New patio plants make summer sizzle

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As summer beckons, many gardeners will now be deciding which patio plants to feature in their scheme, And there's a lot of choices.

The perfect summer container plant should be long-flowering and disease-resistant