Home and Garden in the PNW
Not only are geraniums easy to maintain and grow, but they are also easy to propagate. Here are some tips to start new geranium plants from cuttings. Geraniums are one of my favorite flowers to add to planters and window boxes. I used to spend hundreds of dollars each year to fill the containers throughout my garden. But the great…
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Looking for some simple ideas for an Easter table? Here’s how I created a casual and simple spring tablescape for the Easter holiday. When it comes to Easter, I usually try to come up with something more formal and elaborate. This Easter tablescape, however, was created when just my husband and I were having dinner together for the holiday. This…
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Are you already thinking about spring and how to decorate for the season? Here are a few tips on how to freshen up your bedroom for spring. Spring always feels like a fresh start for me. It’s the perfect time to shift from neutral winter tones to a more bright and colorful look. Trade-in your heavy blankets for lighter bedding,…
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Have you thought about growing a cut flower garden by seed but are not sure where to start? I’ll share all the seed starting basics I’ve learned over the years. I am so ready for spring! I can’t wait to get my hands dirty and dig in the soil again! Starting your own flowers from seed is not only a…
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Christmas has come and gone, and now it’s time to transition the house from Christmas to winter decor. In my opinion, out of all the seasonal transitions, this change is the easiest one to accomplish. After taking down my holiday decorations, I always feel that there’s something missing. There’s no more clutter, no more glitz. It’s hard for me to…
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Do you have a greenhouse or a shed? I’ll show you how easy it is to turn an ordinary greenhouse into a magical space that comes alive after decorating it for Christmas! Because I’ve been recovering from foot surgery since October, I didn’t decorate my greenhouse as much as I would have liked this season. I did, however, do a…
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I live in a small beach cottage on the Puget Sound with my husband and sweet pups, Lucy, Jax, and Ollie. We have spent the last 9 years, renovating, reinventing, and adding character and charm to our 101-year-old home. Read More…