So you have a new neighbor or a friend purchased a new house and you wanted to give a housewarming gift they will remember. There are a multitude of housewarming gifts that you can buy. Depending on your neighbor or friend, you may find that gifts of food are important. Or maybe your friend prefers a frame to add to their new wall. Housewarming gifts like cleaning products may seem insensitive but they help in a time of need – a first move in. Giving neighbors items like serving utensils may also be important until they can unpack their existing products. Even giving housewarming gifts like a local book or author, a map of the area, a local bottle of wine or some other locally crafted item. In this infographic, we learn the housewarming traditions from around the world. Each housewarming gift has a specific meaning in each country. Read More
Garage Organization
Autumn is a great time of year to get your garage cleaned and organized. Garage organization during the fall is a great time of year because you are using your garage to store some of your lawn furniture or pool accessories. You may have some maintenance or other household projects that you would like to get to during the fall and winter months and need your tools easily accessible to complete those projects. Another reason why garage organization is a good idea. Read More
Wallpaper to Spice Up Your Design
Wallpaper is one these perceived old style of design. However, wallpaper is an amazing medium that can transform a room into something magical and stunning. Wall paper designs comes in so many varieties. You can choose a simple stripped design to set off a room. Or use borders to enhance a space. Or design entire cities on a wall using wall paper. Read More
Incorporating Ornamental Grasses into your Landscape
When landscaping many homeowners add shrubs, trees and definitely flowers, however homeowners often forget about using grasses in their landscape design.
Ornamental grasses can add drama and flair to any garden. They flow in the wind, they are colorful and they are resilient. Many feel that grasses are all green, but they are come in reds, pinks, yellows, golds, rusts, blues and so many shades of green. Read More
Neighborhood Driveway Dinners to Build Communities
Neighborhoods are such an integral part to why we choose a home. A good neighborhood is a criteria when determining to buy a home and to stay in the home. Engaging our neighbors and making them part of our lives is what makes communities thrive. One great way to introduce yourself to your neighbors or to just continue your relationship with them is to try driveway dinners or a block parties. Read More
