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French Cottage Garden- Lavender Topiaries

Pretty in purple… Lavender topiaries are little delightful moments wherever you place them. Of course, lavender is beautiful in the garden. Planted in an English or French cottage garden floral bed or tucked into an urn -those lovely lavender blooms are a lovely touch. And bringing them indoors- they bring a garden moment inside. Today it is all about these fan favorite lavender topiaries, where to find them and a couple of ideas for enjoying them.

Lavender Toparies

It seems to happen every year now and I am always asked about the lavender topiaries and where to get them. It

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19/04/2023

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Horoscope for Sunday, April 16, 2023

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions on shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Pisces.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today you will enjoy working alone or behind the scenes in a gentle, quiet way. You’re in a positive frame of mind and will like to reorganize things at home. You might spontaneously buy something, especially on the Q T.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might meet someone unusual or someone you know might surprise you. Or you might encounter a group of interesting people. Be open to whatever happens because you have the social energy and disposition to interact

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16/04/2023

Home Improvement

Topiary Love- how to care for topiaries

Pretty little puff top plants. Some just foliage and some covered in little blooms that smell as lovely as they look. Today for Friday Favorites- we are talking about topiaries and why I love them and sharing a few tips for keeping them in that lovely topiary form.

Topiary Love

First up- how about a little shout out and love for topiaries. I am a big fan of them- from green foliage to flowering – to herbs and olives and even holiday topiaries. Topiaries are just so darn cute- and can plants be full of charm? Topiaries are absolutely full

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15/04/2023

Home Improvement

Home improvement scams increase in 2022: BBB report

Home improvement scams carried the highest risk to Canadians in 2022, according to a new report from the Better Business Bureau.

The BBB Scam Tracker data shows home improvement scams increased 51.2 per cent last year, to 6.2 per cent of consumer reports from 4.1 per cent in 2021.

People lost an average of $1,900 to this type of scam, up from $661 in 2021.

The percentage of Canadians who reported losing money after being targeted by a scam increased to 46.9 per cent in 2022, from 45.1 per cent the previous year.

“Home improvement scams

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09/04/2023

Home Improvement

Red Lion man wanted for home improvement fraud

UPDATES:Red Lion man allegedly took money for home improvement work, didn’t finish the job

A Red Lion man has been charged with home improvement fraud in Lancaster County.

Manheim Township Police charged Jonathan Robert Smith, 26, with two counts of home improvement fraud that date back to 2021 and 2022. A warrant for his arrest was issued Monday and he is still at-large.

According to police, the victims in each case found Smith through Facebook.

The first case took place back on Dec. 22, 2021. It is alleged that Smith received $2,700 to replace a front walkway, steps and

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06/04/2023

Home Improvement

15 Inspired Easter Tables & Entertaining Ideas

It is hard to believe that Easter is just around the corner. It seems like just yesterday I was taking down Christmas and here we are talking rabbits and chocolate eggs and all kinds of Easter whimsy and fun.

Even if your Easter celebrations are on the small side, you can set a pretty table, add a touch of whimsy and charm and enjoy a lovely home celebration. And today for Friday Favorites- it’s all about a round up of on the table ideas- from flowers to place setting touches to a few tried and true nibbles that are always

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01/04/2023

Home Improvement

How to pay for home improvements

gettyimages-571035731. jpg — A HELOC or home equity loan can help pay for major home improvements.

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As the winter fades away and a new season begins, you might have more than just spring cleaning in mind; you also might be looking for more of a home refresh.

That can take the shape of making home improvements, home repairs and/or renovations. Doing so can help you enjoy your space more while also potentially increasing the value of your home.

Depending on the type of project and your local real estate market, you might be able to recover most, if not all, of

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27/03/2023

Home Improvement

7 Home-Improvement Projects You Shouldn’t Put Off Any Longer

It can be easy to procrastinate when it comes to home-improvement projects, especially when the projects you’re considering don’t seem super urgent or necessary. But there’s a short list of updates that you can, and should, consider making, even if you’re able to convince yourself you can live without them.

“Think of it like going to the gym,” says Bruce Irving, a home-renovation consultant and real estate agent based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “It’s about looking good, but it’s also about enabling your body to do some jumping quickly, it should need to.” That is: No one wants to be caught

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22/03/2023