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visiting the loire valley – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME
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visiting the loire valley – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME

For the first time this year, we are taking guests to visit the Loire Valley. This fertile region of France, best known for its spectacular chateaux, is also renowned for its pleasant climate and gentle living.

I wanted to design a tour for our guests that would include some chateaux visits, with a few gardens (of course!), some shopping, a cooking class and lots of good food and wine along the way. This is the foundation, and once I had that, I started adding in other ideas.

Last year, I drove down to the Loire with my husband, to test

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Ideas for cozy winter bedroom decor
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Ideas for cozy winter bedroom decor

How would you describe your perfect winter bedroom decor? Is it full of warm colors or does it look more like layers of neutrals?

Ideas for cozy winter bedroom decor

Winter Bedroom Decor

There are so many beautiful ways to dress a winter bedroom to create an atmosphere that is perfect for you. When designing any space-from a room in a house to a gathering- I like to think about the feeling I want to create and build from there. For a bedroom decor and design- the words that come to mind: Restful. Rejuvenating. Warm and welcoming.

Layers of Lovely

Layers and layers of lovely –

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Home Improvement’s Patricia Richardson Clarified That Clip Of Tim Allen Flashing Her After Pamela Anderson Claimed The Same
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Home Improvement’s Patricia Richardson Clarified That Clip Of Tim Allen Flashing Her After Pamela Anderson Claimed The Same

Pamela Anderson is back in the headlines again thanks to the release of her impending memoir, titled Love, Pamelaand the Netflix documentary that will put a similar focus on her meteoric rise to fame, as well as her later life and many successes. An early excerpt from the book exploded this week, as Anderson claimed that the former Home Improvements co-star Tim Allen flashed his penis at her on the set. Allen denied everything, but things appeared newly murky after a video clip surfaced depicting the stand-up comedian lifting a kilt in front of co-lead Patricia Richardson. Now,

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Lowe’s to open coastal holding facility in Newport Twp. thisspring | business
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Lowe’s to open coastal holding facility in Newport Twp. thisspring | business

Home improvement giant Lowe’s has expanded its delivery model to meet demand amid supply chain challenges by opening coastal holding facilities, including one in Jenkins Twp. and another one set to open soon in Newport Twp.

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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.

Easy Fresh Fruit Topped Cake

Fresh

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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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Homeowners, Tell Us About The Home Improvement You Did, Big Or Small, That You Ultimately Ended Up Regretting
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Homeowners, Tell Us About The Home Improvement You Did, Big Or Small, That You Ultimately Ended Up Regretting

I bought my first home just about two years ago. All in all, it’s been one hell of a rewarding experience! I’ve completed a number of major and minor upgrades around the house that have been well worth every penny…and, ya know, the occasional blood, sweat, and tears. Emphasis on the tears.

Homeowners, Tell Us About The Home Improvement You Did, Big Or Small, That You Ultimately Ended Up Regretting

But I’d be remiss not to mention that I haven’t always been thrilled by the results of every single project I’ve attempted in my two-year stint as a homeowner.

Ross Yoder

The regrets have often been pretty tiny. Like installing this mid-century modern-ish chandelier in my kitchen! The

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Tax tips for homeowners 2022: Tax credits and breaks
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Tax tips for homeowners 2022: Tax credits and breaks

Homeownership comes with a lot of financial responsibility and a never-ending list of home improvement projects.

But for anyone who pays a mortgage, the good news is that you can deduct several home expenses come tax time — especially if you itemize your taxes — or enjoy other tax breaks as a home owner.

Here are the top tax tips for homeowners.

1. Mortgage interest deduction

While you can no longer deduct the cost of homeowners insurance premiums, you can write off what you paid toward mortgage interest — if you’re eligible and you itemize your deductions.

Start by looking

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