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The Best Ways to Lay Out Your Vegetable Garden
Every gardener, from the apartment dweller to the farmer, has a finite allotment of planting space. What you want to grow needs to fit into that space, so planning is essential. With planning, you can thoughtfully consider when different crops will be ready to harvest and can be rotated. Your plants can benefit from being next to certain plants, and kept away from others. Most importantly, you will avoid the age-old problem of endlessly turning in a circle, in the middle of your garden, holding some starts that you have no idea where to plant. Block planting We all grew up with the idea of farms, with long rows or…
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How to decorate a kitchen for Christmas |
We focus a lot of Christmas decorating energy on the most seen spaces of our homes. The front door, the windows, the entryway, the living room, the dining room. But when you think about where you end up spending a lot of time over the holidays, it’s the kitchen. The kitchen is the natural heart of the home, and both you and your guests will inevitably gather there either to eat and drink or to mull around while you prep and cook (even when you tell them you don’t want any help and they should retreat immediately to the living room with a mulled wine). So foresee the kitchen’s heavy…
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Shea McGee’s Home: Take an Exclusive First Look at Her Own Remodel
When interior designer Shea McGee and her husband, Syd, built their home outside of Salt Lake City in 2018, they deliberately skipped some features due to budget restraints and to accommodate the timing of their hit Netflix show, Dream Home Makeover. But the celebrity design duo also insisted on living in the house and experiencing it before making final decisions on some of the more expensive design elements. It’s the kind of practical approach the couple often suggests for their own clients. “You can plan and draw up all the ideas you want, but you’ll have a better understanding of what you need after you live in your home for…
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10 reasons to love the old money look |
The quiet luxury trend took the fashion and interior design world by storm in 2023, but as we dive further into 2024, it is still prevalent in my design and decor choices, proving that quiet luxury, also known as ‘old money’ style will be a forever trend, at least for me it isn’t going anywhere. But what exactly is ‘quiet luxury’, and why is it still so popular? Quiet luxury is an interior design trend emphasizing understated elegance, timeless appeal, and high-quality materials. It’s a movement that prioritizes simplicity and refinement, creating serene, calming spaces that reflect a sense of sophistication without ostentation. It is, in fact, a new kind…
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Got $500? 2 Real Estate Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
The emerging bull market has put many investors’ focus back on growth stocks — and for good reason. Identifying opportune buys among companies positioned for sustained growth is a well-proven way to build wealth, and the beginning of a stock market run can be a great time to jump aboard. Yet this also is a good time to look at income stocks, which are typically viewed as more defensive, but still represent investments in businesses in sectors with the secular tailwinds to have some nice growth potential of their own. Two to consider here are American Tower (NYSE: AMT) and Realty Income (NYSE: O). These are both real estate income…
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Decorate Kitchen Counters For Fashion And Function
Decorating your home can be endlessly fun—and incredibly intimidating. Some designers know just what a space needs to bring it to life, but for others, decorating poses more of a challenge. Your first decorating project might be to tackle the prominent areas like the living room or bedroom, but let’s not forget about functional spaces like the kitchen. Small decorative touches like fresh flowers, fruit baskets, or pretty countertop appliances can bring the kitchen to life. Here are a few tips on decorating your kitchen counters while keeping the space clean and functional. The Golden Rule: Avoid Clutter Photo: Karyn Millet When decorating the kitchen, it’s crucial to think about functionality. The last thing you…
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