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French Country Cottage Christmas in July Exciting News

Posted on July 6, 2023 by

French Country Cottage Christmas

All things Merry and Bright in July… yes, I know it’s not the usual time to share twinkling trees and festive mantel decorations—but a very special reason for doing just that today. I am wearing my heart on my sleeve, pulling that curtain aside and spilling some exciting beans…

I WROTE A CHRISTMAS BOOK!

We decked the halls all last year, traveled near and far for photo locations and enjoyed a lot of dinners by twinkling Christmas tree lights. And I am excited to finally share that French Country Cottage Christmas will release on August 29th,

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Making new friends – the MFCH Tour season !

Posted on July 2, 2023 by

A few days ago saw the end of the third tour of the year, which means that our MFCH Tour season is half way through! So far we have welcomed guests to Provence in April and in June, and to the beautiful Dordogne in May.

Our tours are always a moment rich in encounters, in exchange, in discussion and in sharing. There is something special about gathering a group of people who have never met before, but who share a love of France and the wish to see behind closed doors and get a deeper understanding of the country.

On

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Tractor Supply Is the Home Improvement Stock to Buy Now, Analyst Says

Posted on June 26, 2023 by

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Roth MKM rates Tractor Supply stock at Buy.

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Home improvement retailers have had a tough 2023, and their coming first-quarter earnings reports might not do much to help the stocks. The picture, however, could brighten as the year goes on, making some stocks worth considering.

HomeDepot

(ticker: HD) and Lowe’s (LOW) are slated to report first-quarter results one week apart, on May 16 and 23, respectively. Consensus calls for both companies’ per-share earnings to dip year over year. Analysts expect Home Depot to deliver earnings of $3.86 a share, down from $4.09 in the first quarter

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Buy Tools for Home Improvement or Rent Them? Here’s How to Decide

Posted on June 11, 2023 by

Now that we’re deep in the throes of home improvement season, many people will inevitably face a big dilemma — deciding to rent tools versus buy them. Renting tools for maintenance, home improvements, and repair projects could end up being more cost-effective than purchasing them outright, but that’s not always the case.

And also, there are factors to consider beyond just cost. Ask yourself these questions to see what makes the most sense.

1. How many times will I use it?

Renting a tool might result in a lower credit card tab than buying it. But if you’re going to

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Beautiful French Country Style Table Linens

Posted on May 27, 2023 by

You might say that I am obsessed with checking and ticking stripe linens. And that would be correct. Ever since I discovered Charles Faudree and fell in love with his incredibly beautiful French Country style- I have also been in love with big buffalo checks, tickings, and gingham fabrics. From upholstery to throw pillows to table linens- I cannot get enough. You too? Then this post is for you.

Who remembers when the bedroom looked like this? This is my Charles Faudree inspired sofa from back when I first started blogging- you can read more about it here

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Manchester couple paid for home improvement jobs, didn’t do work

Posted on May 20, 2023 by

MANCHESTER — A local couple who ran a contracting business have been accused of taking payments for jobs and not returning to do the work, show court documents.

According to court documents, Manchester residents Jason and Kathleen Lapointe took thousands of dollars from residents in Coventry, South Windsor and Vernon for jobs they never started.

Records show Jason Lapointe has been charged with two counts of second-degree larceny and violation of a home improvement contract, while Kathleen Lapointe has also been charged with second-degree larceny as well as violation of a home improvement contract and failure to refund a job

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Home Depot hits the brakes: Three-year robust sales run ends amid pull back on home improvements | News

Posted on May 16, 2023 by

New York (CNN) — Home Depot couldn’t keep its protracted robust sales streak going any longer. The home improvement chain reported a small quarter as consumer spending on home improvement projects – which was buoyed by the stay-at-home pandemic lifestyle – coming to a screeching halt.

The retailer posted disappointing sales for its first quarter and lowered its outlook for the year after customers slowed their spending on home improvement projects. Home Depot (HD) said sales fell 4.5% at least a year at stores open during its latest quarter, and its income decreased 6.4% from the same stretch a year

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Don’t Forget These 7 Home Improvement Projects This Summer

Posted on May 15, 2023 by

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Summer is the season for DIY projects. But before you embark on your next wish list task, it’s a good idea to hop on some quick home maintenance projects. It’s easy to get too relaxed or lean into the need to have some fun as the warm weather arrives. You might think that you can put off these maintenance projects until next year. However, tackling them before starting something new will help ensure your properties are in tip-top shape before the seasons change once again.

Below are seven of the best summer home improvement projects homeowners should evaluate and fix

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French Country Cottage Christmas

I WROTE A CHRISTMAS BOOK!

Roth MKM rates Tractor Supply stock at Buy.

1. How many times will I use it?

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