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Recipe Thursday – Mini Homemade Twinkies, Pop-Tarts, Ho Ho’s and more: A Supermarket Classic All Dolled Up

Supermarket Classic’s all dolled up.  Here’s the Hostess Twinkies recipe by Brandi Milloy and popsugar.com.  These adorable cakes might make you take a double take, save for their petite size. Watch the video ( http://www.popsugar.com/food/Mini-Homemade-Twinkies-Recipe-Video-30976907 ) to see how they’re made and […]

August 6, 2015

Landscaping
Halloween Decorating

Halloween is fast approaching.  Good Housekeeping has a number of wonderful ideas to inspire you to decorate and entertain family and friends.  From spooky entrances to cobweb cookies and creepy crawlers, check it out: http://living.msn.com/home-decor/interior-design/10-enchanting-halloween-decorating-ideas#1  

October 22, 2013

Landscaping
A Local Fall Destination

We are a big fan of The Chicago Botanic Garden and all it’s offerings.  The Garden is your Fall destination to experience the season.  Take a moment to learn of their organized classes and fun-filled events like the Spooky Pooch Parade and Hallowfest […]

October 15, 2013

Landscaping
New Colors for Your Fall Planters

According to Kim Gamel, a Houzz Contirbutor, “why not take a break from the same old orange, red and yellow plants and enjoy some fresh colors in your pots this fall.  Fall containers can look just as stunning and seasonal […]

October 14, 2013

Landscaping
6 Trees To Plant Now

“Autumn is the perfect time for planting these trees”, says Therese Ciesinski, a Houzz contributor and former managing editor of Organic Gardening magazine. We agree with Therese and her selection of trees, read more… http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18113284/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u369&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery5  

October 9, 2013

Landscaping
How to Pick the Right Garden Ceiling

Canopy, umbrella, tree or sky — for the finishing touch in your garden, consider what’s overhead… This article is written by Billy Goodnick, a regular Houzz.com contributor. “You’re sitting in your garden. You look up. What do you see? Robin’s […]

October 8, 2013

Landscaping
It’s Fall and Time for Fire Pit Season

The cold crisp air signals fall is here and means we cannot do all the outdoor activities we enjoyed during summer. But, if you have a fire pit you can extend the use of your backyard. A fire pit provides […]

October 1, 2013

Landscaping
Texture Talk: Foliage Types for Distinctive Gardens

“Texture is an element of design that can be used to create distinction among harmonious items; for gardeners that means plants in the landscape.  Foliage texture is what allows us to “see” plants in the landscape even when they are […]

September 30, 2013

Landscaping
Fall – A Cool-Season Vegetable Garden

Late summer, fall and spring are great times to plant cool-season crops like salad greens, spinach, beets, carrots and peas says Marianne Lipanovich, a California-based writer and editor and Houzz Contributor. Marianne’s suggestions are perfect.  Here’ her article: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3439193/list/Get-a-Jump-on-a-Cool-Season-Vegetable-Garden  

September 27, 2013

Landscaping
Fall Landscaping Check List – Part 3 Flowers and Gardens

Flowers and gardens Plant bulbs – Fall is the time to plant crocus, daffodils,hyacinths, tulips, and other spring-flowering bulbs throughout most of thecountry. You should plant most bulbs by late October/November, you can planttulips as late as November. Protect roses […]

September 24, 2013

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