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Fruit & Flowers Spring Table Centerpiece
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Fruit & Flowers Spring Table Centerpiece

Fruit & Flowers Spring Table Centerpiece

Oh how I love a table with beautiful fresh fruit and flowers as a centerpiece. And shopping the kitchen for pretty fruit or vegetables is perfect for creating a unique centerpiece in a snap.

Fruits and Flowers Table

I had so much fun putting this table setting together for my Balsam Hill family. With fresh flowers that are full of spring colors not always available depending on where you live – we are showing just how you can use faux flowers for a beautiful spring inspiration. (Side note: You might remember that I have a collection of faux florals with

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Tips for choosing White Paint Colors
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Tips for choosing White Paint Colors

Back in the day when my daughter was in high school, I was talking to her about needing to choose a color for a room makeover I was working on. And she said ‘Are you choosing another shade of white? Our house is nothing but shades of white.’

Tips for choosing White Paint Colors

I frowned a bit and said ‘No it’s definitely not only shades of white… I have color in the house…like…
everywhere. I have a green bench in the living room for example. That is colorful.

And then there is the bathroom– I mean- red toile wallpaper… come on. That is definitely
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Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible?
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Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible?

Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible?

are home improvements tax deductible

If you’ve spent a sizable amount of money improving your residence, you may understandably be looking for ways to offset those costs and find yourself wondering if your home improvements are a tax deductible. Alas, in most cases, the answer is a clear-cut no. But there are a few exceptions where you may get a tax break that you can further investigate. Let’s take a look at what those exceptions are and what that means to you. You may want to also work with a financial advisor who can help you with all of your

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Americans are cutting back on home improvement projects due to rising costs
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Americans are cutting back on home improvement projects due to rising costs

US inflation hit a record high back in June of last year, making everything from food to gas more expensive. Although things have slowed down since then, economists predict that high inflation could persist until the end of 2024 or 2025.

Despite rising costs, consumers are still carrying on with home improvement projects, according to a survey by Today’s Homeowners. That said, this year’s projects may look different compared to previous years, with many homeowners — particularly millennials and Gen Z — opting for DIY solutions to keep costs at bay.

Roughly 50% of Americans are spending less on home

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HGTV show set to shoot in Wilmington

Karen E. Laine and her daughter, Mina Starsiak-Hawk, are the team behind HGTV's "Good Bones." A spin-off version of the show is shooting in Wilmington.

A spin-off of HGTV show “Good Bones” is set to begin production in Wilmington.

According to a film permit filed with the city of Wilmington, the show is set to shoot next week at a house at 807 Russell Alley, near Queen and Eighth streets.

“Good Bones” has been running on HGTV since 2016. In the show, typically rundown homes are remodeled, often with stunning results.

How the spin-off might differ from “Good Bones,” which is hosted by Karen E. Laine and her daughter, Mina Starsiak-Hawk, wasn’t immediately apparent. Representatives of High Noon Entertainment of Aurora, Colorado, which filed the

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Resilient housing market benefits our home improvement, construction stocks
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Resilient housing market benefits our home improvement, construction stocks

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A Beautiful Christmas Garden Party
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A Beautiful Christmas Garden Party

Such a fun week full of Christmas goodness in July!

Christmas Garden Party

I want to thank you for your kind words and pre-orders of my new Christmas book yesterday! You moved the book to #1 in just a few hours- that is how amazing you are! I am grateful for your support and am so excited that you are excited about it! I can hardly wait to share more behind the book soon! But today, it’s all about celebrating and ambiance and we are back in the garden for a Christmas in July inspired gathering full of beautiful twinkling

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20 minute Decorating Ideas for the 4th of July
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20 minute Decorating Ideas for the 4th of July

red truck for 4th of July

Today it is all about simple 20 minute decorating ideas- and with this being the week of the 4th of July- I thought I would share a few ideas for adding a bit of red, white and blue to your home and table for any get togethers you may be planning.

4th Of July 20 Minute Decorating

First up- Let’s talk decorating. The best thing about the 4th of July for decorating? It is SO EASY. All you need to do is grab a few of those $1 tiny flags at the market and place them nearly anywhere for instant

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