making time to get creative
Life can get pretty hectic, we all know that. Our daily routine can easily suck us into a spiral where we try to get too much done. I know from…
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Don’t Fall for These 10 Home Improvement Scams
Zulkifli Photo: istockphoto.com You’re ready to tackle your next home improvement project, and all you need is a contractor to take on the job. While it may be convenient to use…
Christmas In July Beautiful Magic Filled Ideas
Christmas in July this week is all about that twinkling tree holiday magic under star filled skies. Christmas In July Gathering Summer blooms & twinkling trees- Christmas in July outdoors…
Interior Designers Reveal Their Top Dos and Don’ts of Home Renovations
PC Photography / Getty Images/iStockphoto Whether you save up cash or take out a home equity loan, successful home renovations are all about making every dollar count. Projects that don’t…
5 Favorite Beautiful Antique Treasures
I am a sucker for something that needs a little bit of love. I see the potential for a fault. Meaning- I look at something that someone fell out of…
Beautiful Vintage Bistro Chairs – French Country Cottage
Do you love vintage chairs like I do? I might have a small vintage chair addiction. I mean, chairs are versatile and easy to change. You can swap them and…
Best Father’s Day Home Improvement Deals for 2023
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means: finding the perfect gift for your favorite handyman. Whether Dad is a whiz at building custom furniture…
getting grand with flowers – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME
I was recently lucky enough to spend 24 hours in the Loire Valley. We have a tour there at the end of August, and I need to check some addresses…
Beach Weekend View – French Country Cottage
Welcome to the Weekend View- this week, the view looked like sand and surf, family and fun. Beach Getaways My husband and I decided to take off for a few…
We must correct the misclassification of workers in Pennsylvania | opinion
By Nancy Walker In October of last year, a 17-year-old child employed by a Georgia-based contractor fell 24 feet from a home improvement store’s roof in New Castle, Pa., a…