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Busy Lizzies continue to amaze me every year with their flower power – those above have been flowering since the beginning of June and show no sign of stopping, despite a large degree of neglect by the gardener; however, a dose of frost would quickly send them packing.

Kitchen islands are notoriously sparse spaces because they are often used as extra workspace in the kitchen for prepping meals. Plus, with just a few inches of elbow room on either side of the island top and bottom, it may often be difficult to decorate this smaller space.

It doesn’t matter how spotless your kitchen is. If you have a counter full of appliances and a whatever, wherever tactic for food storage, your kitchen will inevitably look cluttered.  We tapped two organizational experts—Danielle Dorn, design director of mDesign, and Morgan Ovens, founder of Haven Home Wellness—for their top tips for reducing kitchen clutter. Read on for six quick and easy tasks you can complete today. Clean, clutter-free kitchen, here you come. 

It’s officially peak guest season and if you’re like us, you’d want your entryway to look swoon-worthy from the minute guests step in. Whatever the occasion may be—whether a Thanksgiving dinner, a Christmas party, or a book club gathering—nothing beats a well-designed entrance that leaves a lasting impression. 

If there’s one DIY recipe that’s simple, fun, and makes a house feel (and smell) like a home, it’s a simmer pot. All you have to do is cut some fruit into slices, add it to a pot with some spices, cover the ingredients with water, and simmer it on the stove for a few hours, and voila—you have a warm, inviting home. It’s such a lovely trick that you might consider bringing part of the routine into the rest of your household duties. Like, perhaps, cleaning your pillows?

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If you’re a brand new houseplant parent, you might be in need of some inspiration when it comes to choosing which ones are right for you. Whilst aesthetically pleasing and low maintenance, there is way more to houseplants than you might think.

Fall Houseplants – your perfect companions for adding vibrant colors, tantalizing textures, even air-purifying benefits, and the essence of autumn indoors to your indoor space!

A Beginner’s Guide to Houseplant Propagation

Navy Blue Flower Names – this opens the palette of sapphire-like blossoms that captivate with their near-mystical charm, their deep, dark shades standing out amidst the traditional palette of pinks, yellows, and whites! Keep scrolling to discover a curated list of awe-inspiring navy blue flowers that will elevate any space they grace.

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