The Weekend View – French Country Cottage
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The Weekend View – French Country Cottage

Welcome to the weekend view.

This week is all about a new vintage treasure, blooming peonies and the greenhouse, a chicken named Romeo and fun with the grand babies.

Romeo

One of our baby silkies has grown into a handsome and very sweet rooster named Romeo. We named him Romeo because he is a definite lover boy. He followed me right into the house one day and thought it was pretty amazing I guess because he loves hopping on the porch and making some noise until we open the door. He usually wanders in for a few blueberries or spinach

How to Create a Beautiful Floating Floral Arrangement
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How to Create a Beautiful Floating Floral Arrangement

Layers of lovely is one of my favorite things. From layers of decor in a room to layers of beauty on a table. And for a special gathering – layers of magic join in. From twinkle lights to candles to flowers. And this floating floral arrangement is such a simple and easy way to add even more ambiance and charm. I promised to share the easy how-to on creating this look- breaking it down in today’s post and don’t miss the video that shows more details as well.

How to Create a Beautiful Floating Floral Arrangement

What is a ‘floating’ floral arrangement

A floating floral arrangement is just

Does Team Leave Tool Time?
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Does Team Leave Tool Time?

in 1991, Tim Allen had yet to become the household name behind the voice of Toy Story‘s Buzz Lightyear or Saint Nick himself in The Santa Clause. Then he was a standup comedian who had worked his way up to earn his own sitcom. when Home Improvements debuted on ABC on September 17, 1991, audiences immediately connected with the antics of Allen as Tim “The Toolman” Taylor, a Detroit area man with his own home improvement show called Tool Time. The series was about more than the guy who constantly accidentally destroyed something or hurt himself in

Horoscope for Sunday, April 16, 2023
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Horoscope for Sunday, April 16, 2023

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions on shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Pisces.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today you will enjoy working alone or behind the scenes in a gentle, quiet way. You’re in a positive frame of mind and will like to reorganize things at home. You might spontaneously buy something, especially on the Q T.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might meet someone unusual or someone you know might surprise you. Or you might encounter a group of interesting people. Be open to whatever happens because you have the social energy and disposition to interact

America’s ‘most inbred family’ The Whittakers break silence on fame & big donations they’re using to improve their lives
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America’s ‘most inbred family’ The Whittakers break silence on fame & big donations they’re using to improve their lives

A FAMILY dubbed America’s most inbred has been able to make big improvements to their property thanks to thousands in donations sourced from good Samaritans online.

The Whitakers have long been the stuff of legend in their hometown of Odd, West Virginia.

America’s ‘most inbred family’ The Whittakers break silence on fame & big donations they’re using to improve their lives

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The Whitaker family has been able to make significant improvements to their West Virginia ramshackle propertyCredit: GOFUNDME
The severely inbred family is descended from two first cousins ​​who got married and had children

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The severely inbred family is descended from two first cousins ​​who got married and had childrenCredit: YouTube/Soft White Underbelly

The family reportedly descended from two first cousins ​​who were married and had children, which is why many

Home improvement still high on families agenda
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Home improvement still high on families agenda

Apr. 7—Economic trends are keeping home improvement high on the agenda of area residents, said Raymond Builders Vice President Greg Wright.

The trend has continued since the mid-2010s but is especially strong right now due to economic issues.

“I think we are seeing, as interest rates increase, people are putting more money into their homes,” Wright said.

Forbes magazine highlighted numerous trends in the industry including more personalized space, more color in kitchens and a mix of indoor-outdoor space.

Wright said the popularity of outdoor landscaping and outdoor entertainment areas has grown. He said the home improvement industry in general

15 Inspired Easter Tables & Entertaining Ideas
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15 Inspired Easter Tables & Entertaining Ideas

15 Inspired Easter Tables & Entertaining Ideas

It is hard to believe that Easter is just around the corner. It seems like just yesterday I was taking down Christmas and here we are talking rabbits and chocolate eggs and all kinds of Easter whimsy and fun.

Even if your Easter celebrations are on the small side, you can set a pretty table, add a touch of whimsy and charm and enjoy a lovely home celebration. And today for Friday Favorites- it’s all about a round up of on the table ideas- from flowers to place setting touches to a few tried and true nibbles that are always

Home improvement spending is up to 22%: How homeowners are paying
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Home improvement spending is up to 22%: How homeowners are paying

The best way to finance home improvements is to pay cash, but that’s not always an option. After all, home repairs and renovations aren’t cheap. The median amount homeowners spent on home improvements in 2022 was $22,000, according to a recent survey on home renovation trends by home design website Houzz. Even relatively contained projects can be costly: Bankrate says the average US homeowner spends about $8,600 on a new roof, and minor kitchen renovations can easily cost between $10,000 and $15,000. But with homeowners reluctant to give up the 3% mortgage rates they got during the pandemic housing boom, …