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What Happened to Candice Olson? Why the ‘Divine Design’ Host Disappeared From HGTV
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What Happened to Candice Olson? Why the ‘Divine Design’ Host Disappeared From HGTV

Canadian designer Candice Olson hosted one of HGTV’s longest-running shows called Divine Design. The home improvement star led the series for eight seasons before it was taken off the air. Since then, viewers have been wondering what happened to the TV personality. Keep scrolling to find out where she is now.

What Happened to HGTV Host Candice Olson?

Divine Design was broadcast in both the US on HGTV and Canada on W Network. Season 1 aired in the US in 2003. Candace’s unique approach to home renovation was a hit with viewers on the network. In each episode, the entrepreneur

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Our Home Before-exterior – French Country Cottage
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Our Home Before-exterior – French Country Cottage

I remember when I first drove up this old driveway and saw the house that would become our home… do you know what my first thought was?

Back the truck up.

It was not for faint of heart. Honestly, I almost didn’t even get out of the car. But then I shook my head, turned the car off and opened the door. I have shared this story before and some of you may remember just how our home looked when we first bought it- and just how much work was in front of us to even make it livable.

Our

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Easy Fresh Fruit Topped Cake
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Easy Fresh Fruit Topped Cake

Delicious and simple & simply delicious- I love to make a beautiful cake for anytime of the year. This fresh fruit and flower topped rustic cake is one of my favorite desserts to serve. It always wow’s guests tastes amazing and the best part- it is so easy to make. Lots of requests for simple and easy dessert recipes with Valentine’s Day just around the corner- so am sharing a few favorites on the blog over the next couple of weeks. And stay tuned for a new version of this cake that might be my new favorite coming soon.

Cake with fresh fruit

Fresh

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Cozy Winter Decor – French Country Cottage
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Cozy Winter Decor – French Country Cottage

January is one of those months that brings chilly winter temperatures outside and a whole lot of cozy touches inside. Cozy winter decor is a definite thing over here. Especially after the holiday decorations are full of so much ambiance- filling the house with warmth after the twinkle lights are packed away is key. While we all enjoy the clean slate a less busy house brings, it can tend to feel quite stark and lackluster. For lack of a better word.

Today is all about simple, easy and quick ways to warm up the house for winter.

Fairy Lights

Those

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The Home Improvement Projects Spring Sellers Should Tackle Now (And What To Skip)
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The Home Improvement Projects Spring Sellers Should Tackle Now (And What To Skip)

Sellers gearing up for the spring home shopping season need to roll up their sleeves now and spruce up their homes if they want to attract a shrinking pool of buyers. Investing in improvements, maintenance and repairs could pay off when it’s time to sell.

New research commissioned by Zillow and conducted by The Harris Poll found a majority of recent sellers (65%) took at least two home improvement projects to prepare their homes for sale, while

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Empty Stocking Fund, Jan 8, 2023

Jan. 8—The Empty Stocking Fund is a 41-year project of The New Mexican. Each year, hundreds of people receive aid from the fund during the holiday season to help cover rent payments, medical bills, utility costs, car repairs, home improvements and other needs.

Who it helps: Applicants, who must live within 50 miles of Santa Fe and must provide documents that provide proof of their identity, are considered without regard to race, age, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation. Applications are now closed.

How it works: Applications for funding are carefully vetted. Members of the Empty Stocking Committee review requests,

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The Residence Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) Shares Bought by Meridian Wealth Advisors LLC

Meridian Wealth Advisors LLC diminished its stake in shares of The Residence Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Get Score) by 6.5% within the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com studies. The fund owned 16,496 shares of the house enchancment retailer’s inventory after promoting 1,147 shares in the course of the quarter. Residence Depot makes up about 1.3% of Meridian Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings, making the inventory its sixteenth largest place. Meridian Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in Residence Depot have been price $4,552,000 on the finish of the newest reporting interval.

A number of different hedge funds additionally lately added to or diminished their

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