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philippe dubreuil & french backyard design
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philippe dubreuil & french backyard design

The perfect factor about having created My French Nation House is the various proficient individuals I get to fulfill. From artists, to writers, to photographers, to cooks… and typically additionally backyard designers. I simply love backyard design!

I first met Philippe Dubreuil a few years in the past once I visited his implausible backyard. Created from scratch within the Perche area of Normandy, in case you love gardens, then Les Jardins de Montperthuis are undoubtedly well worth the detour.

mixed border at Montperthuis gardens
The beautiful colours of Les Jardins de Montperthuis amaze the attention

Having lived and labored in France, England and america, Philippe

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the vacation season when the empty nest will get busy once more
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the vacation season when the empty nest will get busy once more

The vacation season is upon us, and it is a second once I cease to consider the best way that the empty nest has modified our day by day dwelling right here.

I believe that lots of you’ll know in regards to the empty nest. That uninteresting feeling within the pit of your abdomen as your ‘little ones’ fly away to seek out their very own paths and construct their very own lives. However after the preliminary shock, a brand new period comes: a reassessment of the day by day routine; reappropriating of house in the home, and little by

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French Country Cottage Christmas in July Exciting News
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French Country Cottage Christmas in July Exciting News

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!

French Country Cottage 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 !
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Making new friends – the MFCH Tour season !

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

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Roth MKM rates Tractor Supply stock at Buy.

Bernard Park

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

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
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Beautiful French Country Style Table Linens

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

French Country

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

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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