One of the questions I get working in the garden department has to do with the difference between a garden shed and a utility shed. The answer is that by appearances, there isn’t much difference. Both can be made of wood, plastic or metal and both can be of any size you feel is right for your yard and/or the application you need it for. In other words, the difference is not on the outside but on the inside. Read the rest of this entry »

I have had my greenhouse for a year now and cannot imagine life without it! For the first time ever, I have been able to grow lettuces and other herbs and vegetables for our family year round. There is nothing like walking outside in the cold to the grow house and coming back in with a batch of fresh veggies to cook for everyone. It has been a great hit with the family and friends. Read the rest of this entry »

The old Silk Road is over seven thousand miles long from the Black Sea to Peking, China. Traders came from the north and south to find their spot along The Silk Road to sell their wares and many of those were rugs… not just any rug, but the very special and highly sought after Oriental Rugs. This area is know as the Orient and thus the Oriental rug gets it’s name. Special? Yes! Expensive? Yes! Beautiful? Yes! And the original hand-knotted area rugs are no different than long ago. If you can get your hands on one for an affordable price don’t walk, run. They last a life time, as they are made one knot at a time and therefore are very, very strong. Because of this they also wear exceptionally well and there is little care, but some that is needed for the rug to remain lovely for a hundred years or more. Read the rest of this entry »

Last year when I was talking to my brother about getting a greenhouse so I could grow some vegetables and herbs year round, he suggested I purchase a portable greenhouse so I could move it around depending on what I grow and the position of the sun.  Since he’s had a greenhouse for several years, I took his advice and purchased a 10 x 8 portable greenhouse that was easy to not only put up but to move as well. Read the rest of this entry »

When you’re planning how to decorate your home it’s important to be aware of color, texture and pattern. How you put them together can be the difference between a brilliant and an unsuccessful design. Color is always going to be the most important element when decorating your home but it’s often the thing that causes most problems. If you’re not feeling confident, a good place to start is with some neutrally colored paint on the walls and some more dramatic accessories. An example would be  white on the walls with  black area rugs and one other accent color for pillows, vases, pictures etc. Read the rest of this entry »

This beautiful work-of-art and will be an excellent addition to any art lover’s gallery.  If you don’t have a hanging tapestry yet, then you can make this the first to adorn your walls.  A hanging tapestry is essential for any art lover’s collection and is one of the oldest ways to display art.  By simply attaching the art to a hanging rod, you can have this unique fabric anywhere in your home or office.  Viewers are sure to stop and admire your good taste and attention to decor. Unlike canvas pieces, this Bouquet on a Column Tapestry will enhance any space that it graces.  It is also perfect for a gift and any recipient is sure to appreciate the elegance and beauty of the warm floral scene. Read the rest of this entry »