The needle drops and the voice rings out. “Dearly Beloved,” it says and you close your eyes as it hits you in perfect clarity, rolling like honey from the speakers. “We are gathered here today to get through this thing called life. Electric word, life – it means forever and that’s a mighty long time but I’m here to tell you there’s something else …” You continue to listen as you sink back into your most comfortable chair sitting alone in the proverbial acoustic sweet spot and when the beat hits, you let it all go – the stress, the anger, the frustration, and you lose yourself in the music. For a little while, there is nothing else.
I don’t think there is anyone who would disagree that the real estate market over the last few years has been anything but interesting. We watched home prices creep up, bidding wars push offers way above listed prices, houses selling after only hours on the market, and heavy appraisal guarantees covered by buyers because even the appraisers couldn’t provide values high enough to meet their offer prices.
Lift a window, throw open a door and give your home a breath of fresh air. You’ve been waiting for this season that stirs a desire to refresh your living space both inside and out.
Described by Pantone as “a new color whose courageous presence encourages personal inventiveness and creativity,” Very Peri is a warm periwinkle blue with a violet-red undertone – the “happiest and warmest of all the blue hues.”
If you are nervous about taking the next home project step yourself, don’t fret – you are more capable than you think! Nowadays, home improvement is much easier than it used to be. Small jobs that used to take weeks or months to finish can now be done in a matter of days with minimal mess and frustration. These little DIY projects can equal big results – here are a few that once accomplished, you’ll be proud to know it was “all you.”
Backyard gardening has been a hot topic for a few years now, with many trying their hand at growing veggies and herbs. And, what a delight it is to walk amongst your rows of radishes flourishing, tomatoes ripening, peppers popping and even pumpkins beginning to round into form. Personal gardens can be grown in a variety of styles including hanging, vertical and potted; but the two most common and ultimately successful are raised or traditional in-ground.
A design element once taken for granted is becoming a major part of the interior decorating experience. In order to complete the theme, your flooring style cannot be an afterthought. It’s the support for the entire look and feel of the room and is often the first thing a potential buyer notices upon entering a home.
With costs for housing becoming out-of-reach for many, people are starting to consider non-traditional ways to build their own space. While it’s not for everyone, the “tiny home’’ movement has gained a lot of attention over the past few years.
When spending time out in the backyard, we often miss the comfy amenities that we have indoors. Well, miss them no longer! You can create an outdoor oasis that will be the envy of the neighborhood. First, make a plan – look at your space and list the features you want to include. Need some ideas? Here are some ways to bring your backyard oasis to life.
If you are new to gardening, herbs are perfect for getting your feet wet. They grow easily in a variety of conditions, and are great both indoors and out. They are quick to grow, quick to harvest, and generally only need between 3-6 hours of sunlight. Keep a few pots of your favorite herbs near the kitchen for a little snip here and there.
Fruit should be a staple of everyone’s diet. Besides being extremely tasty, fruit is a good source of vitamins and minerals and fiber, it’s low-calorie and low-fat, can protect the body against disease and is quick and easy to eat.
