Planting the Garden for bouquets
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Planting the Garden for bouquets

Planting the Garden

With winter weather outside right now and the greenhouse garden covered up- I am dreaming about warm spring days and pretty little blooms on the plants. And we are planning on replanting a lot of the plants this season, it also offers an opportunity to add more areas of those beauties that are perfect for clipping and enjoying in seasonal bouquets.

Planting the Garden for bouquets

We do have a lot of the English cottage style garden favorites planted already. Garden & iceberg roses, foxgloves, hollyhocks, lambs ear, lilacs and more. With the unusual winter this year, we may be adding more

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#DreamTeam linky – 12th March 2023
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#DreamTeam linky – 12th March 2023

March 12, 2023

Hello and welcome to the #DreamTeam linky for bloggers- a fab place to share your writing, read what others have been up to, and share a bit of blog love! Come join us…

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This week I’m linking up with a five fab things post. If anyone wants to give it a go, definitely do it. It’s fun, easy *most of the time, and a great way to look back at all the twinkly bits in your week.

Five fab things

Thank you to everyone who is joining in with our little community. Please do REMEMBER to read

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Enhancing Your Home’s Curb Appeal with a Tile Roofing Company
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Enhancing Your Home’s Curb Appeal with a Tile Roofing Company

Enhancing Your Home’s Curb Appeal with a Tile Roofing Company

A home’s exterior is the first impression guests, neighbors, and potential buyers notice, and the roof plays a crucial role in shaping that impression. Investing in a tile roofing company can dramatically enhance your home’s curb appeal while providing long-lasting durability and protection. Tile roofs are not only visually striking but also offer benefits such as energy efficiency, low maintenance, and resistance to harsh weather. Partnering with a skilled tile roofing company ensures professional installation, quality materials, and expert guidance to elevate both the aesthetic and functional aspects of your home.

Why Tile Roofing Boosts Curb Appeal

Tile roofing offers …

8 Purchases Everyone Approaching Retirement Should Make
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8 Purchases Everyone Approaching Retirement Should Make

8 Purchases Everyone Approaching Retirement Should Make

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Certain retirement purchases, such as big houses and expensive boats, are often regretted by retirees.

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However, there are other purchases that act more as investments. Here are eight purchases every retiree should make before retirement.

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Home Improvement Items

Kimberly JC Enders, CFP at Enders Wealth Management, said one of the most common purchases she sees retires making prior to retirement are large home improvements. These are usually items in the

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Homeowners, Here’s How to Get More Money Back on Your Taxes
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Homeowners, Here’s How to Get More Money Back on Your Taxes

This story is part of Taxes 2023CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track your refund.

It’s not easy affording a home, even after you’ve made the down payment and started a mortgage. The average homeowner spends $15,405 on top of their mortgage each year, according to real-estate company Clever.

Homeowners, Here’s How to Get More Money Back on Your Taxes

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All those expenses come with a silver lining, however — tax credits and deductions for your home that can lead to a bigger tax refund. For homeowners, learning as much as you can about your

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How big should a bathroom mirror be? |
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How big should a bathroom mirror be? |

Choosing a mirror size for your bathroom, whether over a double vanity or a simple sink? While a mirror provides a practical purpose in a bathroom for checking your appearance, applying make-up and for shaving, it also adds a decorative feature, often enhancing the role of a vanity unit as the focal point of the design.

Bathroom mirrors can also be used to enhance the feeling of space by bouncing light around the space. Though, mirror reflections need to be carefully planned in a bathroom since not everyone wants to see themselves in the bath or shower.

So how to

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Vintage Inspired Floral Art – French Country Cottage
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Vintage Inspired Floral Art – French Country Cottage

It is all about flowers today for Floral Friday- and we are talking about vintage inspired floral art- paintings, prints and reproduction artwork to create beauty with flowers all year long.

Vintage Inspired Floral Art – French Country Cottage

Vintage Inspired Floral Art

A favorite for layering on a shelf, placing in a display on a wall or adding anywhere you want a little bit of French country charm- vintage floral art is always a pretty way to bring the beauty of blooms into the house all year long.

I have collected old paintings and art at thrift stores and flea markets for years. I have several old

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KU announces Allen Fieldhouse renovations: Details
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KU announces Allen Fieldhouse renovations: Details

Kansas athletic director Travis Goff speaks to the media at a press conference.

Kansas athletic director Travis Goff speaks to the media at a press conference.


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Additional chair-back seating, state-of-the art video boards and a new sound system and lighting are highlights of upcoming renovations to Allen Fieldhouse, the KU athletic department announced Wednesday.

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The project, which will be funded according to KU officials “in large part due to the generosity of longstanding KU supporters and multi-generational Jayhawk families, who are coming together to elevate the experience for all patrons at Allen Fieldhouse,” will begin this spring and will be “achieved in two phases in order to navigate the

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