Variety is the Spice of Life Growing Philodendrons By Neil Moran There are two types of philodendrons, the climbers and nonclimbers. The climbers need strong support as they grow upward, like a trellis, or a moss-covered stake in a flower pot. The sweetheart plant, aka, heart-leaf philodendron, is one such climber and can survive [...]
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ART AND ACCESSORIES ACCENT A WELCOMING HOME By Tatiana Beckham An important step in the decorating process that makes a house a welcoming home is the choice and placement of art and accessories. This is not a new idea. Enter the caves at Lascaux in France, for example, and you will see how paintings [...]
Full Story »TWELVE GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS
TWELVE GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS The OutLook staff put together a list of a dozen different but fun gifts, which any of us would love to find tucked under our tree on Christmas morning. To make Santa’s job a bit easier, we’ve even included websites to find some of these treasures. 1. A birdfeeder, preferably squirrel–proof, [...]
Full Story »My Trophy Kitchen
My Trophy Kitchen By Maureen Smith I’ve become hooked on watching HGTV. Which one of the three houses will they select? The one with the view that’s pricey; the one with the ‘man room’ in the basement, but that is too far from work or the fixer-upper that’s close to a park? It’s [...]
Full Story »CREATING MORE SPACE IN LIFE
CREATING MORE SPACE IN LIFE By Kater Leatherman In these changing times, it seems as though having enough space is fast becoming a rare commodity. We just don’t seem to have enough of it. When life feels like a juggling act of obligations, to-do lists and pressure to keep up, one [...]
Full Story »Poplars to Become More Popular
Poplars to Become More Popular By Neil Moran Plants never cease to amaze me. And one amazing plant may be growing right in your backyard. Poplar trees, which are included in the populus species, include aspen, poplars and cottonwoods. While perhaps not one of the most sought-after trees for ornamental purposes (although [...]
Full Story »How the electric blanket saved my marriage….
How the electric blanket saved my marriage…. By Cindy Rott So if you are like most couples you and your significant other don’t agree on the ‘correct’ temperature of the house…..During the day my husband and I fiddle with the temperature, depending on who is doing what, but not a big deal—but whoa, watch out [...]
Full Story »How Safe if Your Home?
How Safe is Your Home? By Carol Barbier Rolnick Did you know the federal Centers for Disease Control and the Home Safety Council report that: • The number of fatal accidents in the home is second only to those in vehicular accidents. • More than one-half of all falls resulting in death or injury occur [...]
Full Story »Cut Flowers: Create the Mood with Innovative Containers
CUT FLOWERS: CREATE THE MOOD WITH INNOVATIVE CONTAINERS By Louise Whiteside It’s a special occasion, maybe your birthday or an anniversary. When answering the door, you’re handed a long, rectangular box by a delivery man. The perfumed scent emanating from the box nearly stops your breath. You open the box to discover a dozen deep [...]
Full Story »A Welcoming Home, Maybe it’s Time for a Fresh Look!
A Welcoming Home, Maybe it’s Time for a Fresh Look! By Jean Phillips They say your home tells more about you than words ever could. Maybe that’s because our homes allow us the unique freedom to surround ourselves with our favorite colors, textures, objects and memories. When was the last time you decorated your home? [...]
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