Ah, the ever popular full-sun garden. When we bought our first house, family members kept raving about the fantastic planting opportunities of our front yard. With practically no shade at all, they explained, we could grow the very best plants! Instead of a prospering garden, season after season I ended up with burnt flowers that couldn’t handle the heat. Finally, after a … Keep reading…
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Thank you for sponsoring this post, Specialty Retailers, Inc. If home is where the heart is, our house ought to be full of ample nerd nonsense—and it is! From attending press screenings together and gabbing about theories after to our semi-annual “Viewing of the [Whatever Superhero Series We’re Currently Stuck On],” my husband and I have countless fond memories related to our … Keep reading…
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The entryway really sold me on this house—and now, it’s one of my favorite spaces to decorate. Front doors that open straight into the living room without at least an attempt of separation drive me a little bananas, so I audibly squealed when we finally toured a home with a spacious foyer. I had always anticipated bringing this buffet upstairs, but when … Keep reading…
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Oh, fidget spinners. Your 15 minutes are over, yet I’m still finding you around my house. I attended a big conference the year fidget spinners took over, which means I brought home a ton branded by exhibiting vendors. They were fun momentarily, and my perpetually fidgeting husband still sometimes spins his around, but overall I was ready to get them out of … Keep reading…
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