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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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How to find a contractor for your home improvement project | Home & Garden
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How to find a contractor for your home improvement project | Home & Garden

Embarking on any home improvement project can be intimidating — and even nerve-wracking. Many projects require a significant investment of time and money, and they can also impact your personal space.

Finding a contractor you trust is essential, but with so much information available to us today, where and how should you start?

Experts agree: Word-of-mouth recommendations and personal referrals are often a great option.

“The first thing I always tell people is to ask friends, family members, neighbors and people who might have had work done — people they trust and have personal relationships with,” says Gabriel Kienzle, president

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Home Depot Posts Mixed Q4 Earnings, Hikes Dividend By 10%, Forecasts Decline In FY23 EPS
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Home Depot Posts Mixed Q4 Earnings, Hikes Dividend By 10%, Forecasts Decline In FY23 EPS

Home Depot Posts Mixed Q4 Earnings, Hikes Dividend By 10%, Forecasts Decline In FY23 EPS

  • Home improvement retailer Home Depot Inc (NYSE: HD) reported fourth-quarter FY22 sales growth of 0.3% year-on-year to $35.83 billion, marginally missing the consensus of $35.97 billion.

  • Customer transactions for the quarter fell 6%. Comparable sales decreased by 0.3%, and comparable sales in the US slipped 0.3%.

  • Gross profit rose 0.5% Y/Y to $11.9 billion. The operating margin was 13.3%, and operating income for the quarter fell 1.5% to $4.75 billion.

  • The operating expenses increased 1.9% Y/Y to $7.2 billion.

  • EPS of $3.30 beat the analyst consensus of $3.28.

  • The average ticket in Q4 was $90.05, a 5.8% growth, and sales

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Home Depot says it will raise pay for US, Canadian workers

Home Depot said Tuesday it’s investing $1 billion in wage increases for its US and Canadian hourly workers.

The Atlanta-based home improvement chain said every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month. Starting pay will be at least $15 per hour in all markets.

Home Depot is one of many big retailers who have raised pay to attract workers in a strong US job market, where unemployment is at its lowest level since 1969. Walmart announced in January that it would be raising its hourly wage to an average of $17.50, while Target invested $300 million in hourly

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Spring & Summer Style- Country Cottage Table
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Spring & Summer Style- Country Cottage Table

Spring & Summer Style- Country Cottage Table

There is something about warm summer nights dining out under the stars. Whether it is a little table for two in the garden, a quiet spot by the lion fountain for a bistro set or a long table to entertain friends and family. Setting a beautiful table is a favorite thing over here. And the method to my madness? Pretty on repeat, ambiance & simple elegance. Today it is all about a country cottage table style.

Spring and summer style- Country Cottage Table

I shared this table setting on Instagram earlier this week and got so many questions and requests

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‘How could you make that up?’
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‘How could you make that up?’

‘How could you make that up?’

Pamela Anderson and Tim Allen.Gotham / GC Images / MICHAEL TRAN / AFP / Getty Images

  • Pamela Anderson has responded to Tim Allen’s denial that he flashed her on set in 1991.

  • Allen previously told Insider that the incident, described in Anderson’s memoir, “never happened.”

  • Anderson told ET Canada that Allen “has to deny” the story because of the “times we’re in.”

Pamela Anderson has defended her claims that Tim Allen flashed her while they were filming “Home Improvement” after the “Santa Clause” actor denied the allegations.

In an excerpt from Anderson’s new memoir “Love, Pamela,” seen by Variety,

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my birthday (yesterday) and why reinvention is still a thing
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my birthday (yesterday) and why reinvention is still a thing

Yesterday I turned 64 years old. Not a big deal, a million people did the same as me. But I published a post on Instagram about reinvention and in answer to a question that I’ve often asked, and it appears that my words hit home.

Here is what I said:

Reinvention is so important. I absolutely believe that our power and our right to reinvent ourselves at any age, is one of our greatest privileges.

When we make the decision to step out in a new direction, we are being brave; we are showing confidence; we are taking risks; and

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Spring Table Centerpiece with garden statue
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Spring Table Centerpiece with garden statue

A cozy spring table centerpiece idea using a garden statue and a beautiful wreath.

Spring Table Centerpiece Idea

You know, sometimes I know where I am going with a styling and other times- I wing it. I start gathering the things I know would like to use and then spend a little time thinking and staring before moving in a direction. A spring table was always the topic- but this was one of those times where the styling evolved.

Spring Table Centerpiece with garden statue

I knew I wanted to use this wreath for a centerpiece – but did not add the statue until I was

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