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3 easy ways to enjoy living color in your outdoor space this fall

As temperatures drop and seasons turn, that doesn't mean you have to give up on the vivid blooms you love so much in your yard. Strategically adding seasonal plants that can withstand cooler weather is a great way to bring color and dimension to outdoor spaces, enhancing your curb appeal into the autumn months. To educate and inspire, the plant and gardening experts at Ball Horticultural Company share simple tips, top trends and standout plants that are ideal for fall: Pollinator plants in traditional autumn hues There's no easier way to add autumn atmosphere to your entryway, walkways and flower READ MORE >>

3 easy ways to enjoy living color in your outdoor space this fallSara Noto2022-09-23T10:45:26-04:00

Self Care

Everyone gets stressed at times, and un-fortunately, the past few years have brought an extra, significant stressor to us in COVID 19. It is very easy to get caught up in all of the respons-ibilities and daily tasks that have to be done each day. However, when those things start to build up, it can become overwhelming. There is often a misconception that it is best to just push through and get everything done while pushing self-care to the side. People often push self-care to the side due to focusing on all the things that need to be done for READ MORE >>

Self CareSara Noto2022-03-19T19:18:20-04:00

CHARM Quilts

A charm quilt is different than a regular scrap quilt because no two fabrics are the same. They are generally constructed of a “one patch” design, usually a square, triangle or hexagon. Sometimes the quilter just uses a random design, sewing the rows together as she/he gathered the fabric. Other quilts have very elaborate designs such as trip around the world pattern using the light and dark values of the scraps. A true charm quilt gets its name because a person will cut two patches from the same cloth, keep one and swap the other with a friend. If a READ MORE >>

CHARM QuiltsHighroads Living2021-07-05T15:39:18-04:00