Followtheflow // Shutterstock “Affordable luxury” might sound like an oxymoron, but as inflation grows in the United States and sustainability awareness increases, more people are looking for goods that meet their need for both quality and inexpensiveness. According to Bank of America, consumers in 2024 felt the effects of high inflation, with some “trading down…
Oh, the excitement we feel when planning this yearâs garden! The sunny days and warmer temperatures that happen this time of year let us know spring is coming. Itâs still a little early for digging and planting, but itâs the perfect time to do some early garden projects to get in the mood for the…
1 this wall art HAUS AND HUES Beach Wall Decor Personally, my happy place is being sunkissed in the ocean. Plain and simple. Anybody else? This wall decor will bring beach vibes to your home when you can’t catch those waves. It’s your ticket to eternal sunshine without the salty hair and sand in your…
Kim Frisbie | Special to Palm Beach Daily News The brunfelsia are blooming now and all’s right with the world — or at least the garden. It’s wonderful to smell a garden before you actually see it, and that’s exactly what happens when you plant Brunfelsia americana, aka lady of the night. When the shrub…
Shaun Downey, founder of Downey Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, stands in front of a company truck. By Sandy Rose Schwieterman Special to the Sentinel-Tribune Shaun Downey, president and founder of Downey Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, LLC, says what he is most proud of is how his supportive family atmosphere ensures quality service to…
Treehouse aesthetic is not only a charming decor trend, but it also evokes a sense of nostalgia, whether you grew up with one or simply wished you had. Santa Barbara architect Dylan Henderson and designer Bailee Roberts have reimagined a 1960s hillside home into a stunning modern retreat inspired by the magic of treehouses. Perched…
Installing new flooring, whether because your old flooring is damaged or you’re looking to get on board with popular flooring trends, is a project that requires a lot of thought. Most flooring lasts at least 10 years, so if you make a mistake, that mistake will be around for a while. Two major flooring dealers…
Straw bale gardens are becoming popular with growers plagued with poor soil or limited garden space, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Straw bale gardening combines container gardening and raised-bed gardening into one green-thumb package. You can grow many vegetables, fruits and flowers in a straw bale garden, Trinklein said. Cool-season varieties can…
