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Early Spring Gardening

It’s been a strange winter here in the northeast. We’ve seen minimal snow, unseasonably warm temperatures, and, at least in my home garden, annuals...

The Benefits of Houseplants

featured editorial brought to you by Acer’s Florist & Garden Center It should be made official; January is houseplant month. There’s a feeling of emptiness in...

Winter and Light

The holidays have come and gone and the sparkle of light over darkness in our menorahs and Christmas decorations seems to have left, as...

Holiday Decorating

The holiday season is upon us, and it’s the perfect excuse to showcase your personal celebratory style! Take a look around your home, and...

6 Ways To Weatherize Your Home

A changing of the seasons may mean adjustments to your routine and updates to your home decor, but it also brings maintenance and upgrade...

Change and Home

Each time the phone rings in my office, it seems, whether new client or old, it is all about change. While change is inevitable,...

The Falling Leaves Drift By The Window

. . . and so it is time to celebrate one of my favorite seasons of all: autumn! The incomparable Nat King Cole sang...

Farm Fresh Food for the Fall

As we head into September, we are winding down the summer fun and looking ahead to the fall. Some of us home gardeners are...

The Cycles of Life and Decorating

As an interior designer for over 50 years, I’ve been asked my advice by countless clients on what’s “in,” what’s “out,” and how to...

Creating a New Vegetable Garden Bed : Part 3 of 3

At long last, here’s the final installment of this three-part series, which has been documenting setting up a new garden space. Construction has been...

Creating a New Vegetable Garden Bed: Part 2 of 3

Welcome to the second in a three-part series of my journey setting up a brand-new garden space. After a brief pause while awaiting supplies,...

Strong, Stylish Spring Home Upgrades

5 renovation projects where brick takes center stage Springtime is a perfect opportunity for homeowners to begin planning renovations to enhance the interior and exterior...
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