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Creating a Garden Potting Bench

It is that time of year when all things garden are in full swing. And over here, the greenhouse is bustling with potting and planting. Though we have a dedicated space for planting -you don’t need a greenhouse or potting

french blooms: shooting photos for a book

I’m excited to tell you about a new book, called French Blooms, published by my dear friend, Sandra Sigman.

French Blooms

French Blooms shares Sandra’s love of flowers, and illustrates her inspiration that comes in large part from the time she spent

Spring Basket Decor- 5 Ways

Spring Basket Decor

A pretty little basket filled with flowers and foliage has a ton of charm and is a lovely touch for spring. I grabbed this French Market Basket and played a bit with ideas for where to enjoy

Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible? Your Guide

Rawpixel / Getty Images/iStockphoto

Rawpixel / Getty Images/iStockphoto

Can you deduct the cost of home improvements on your taxes? The answer is a qualified no — under most circumstances, you cannot claim home improvement expenses as a tax deduction. However, there are several exceptions