Location The location of your picnic is the most important consideration. It will help to inform both the attire and the food. For instance, you can’t wear wedges and a sundress or serve an elaborate spread if you have to hike to the location. Picnic in the Park No pretension here! A picnic in your local park is a classic choice. You can generally find bathrooms, charcoal grills, and picnic tables available for anyone to use....
What Is the Dragon Turtle? In ancient China, imaginary and real animals were looked to for their energetic qualities and various characteristics. These animals were depicted in the arts and other decorations for their beauty and revered for their symbolic power and meaning. One of these is the mythical dragon turtle, which is a combination of the dragon and the turtle. The dragon turtle has a dragon head on a turtle body, and is often displayed sitting on a bed of coins or gold ingots....
This is a misconception because first of all, nothing is always bad. It’s helpful to look at the circumstances. For instance, with this idea it depends on the feng shui school or consultant. For example, one practitioner may say that a mirror facing the front door is a no-no, while we’d disagree and even recommend it for particular situations. There are conflicting viewpoints on various aspects of feng shui because there are dozens of different schools of feng shui and even more varied approaches depending on the practitioner....
Everyone needs a place to unwind and relax. Loveseats, the shorter, more compact version of a sofa, fit small spaces while adding seating, comfort, and luxury to your home. The Lark Manor Leigh Rolled Arm Loveseat has a classic appeal with modern conveniences and an abundance of custom upholstery options. Reclining loveseats literally let you put your feet up, but you have to be sure they fit within your available space when fully reclined....
Sometimes, there is a happy marriage between form and function, but such is not always the case. For instance, chain-link fencing and other metal products often make for superior security fences. Therefore, if the intended function of your fencing is security, you may have to choose between form and function: the style of your house may cry out for a wooden fence, but security concerns may convince you to go with the metal....
Light Little bluestem needs a full sun position to thrive even though it can grow in a diverse range of conditions. Soil This grass does best in a well-drained soil that is dry or has light moisture levels. It can also tolerate clay and occasional wet (but not continually inundated) conditions. It’s a good choice for poor, infertile landscapes. Water Once little bluestem is established, it has good drought tolerance. Additional watering can result in the plant stems drooping unattractively....
In frost-free regions, the mask flower can grow as a perennial, but thanks to its quick establishment and bloom time, it’s most often grown as an annual. Their brilliant scarlet blooms grow on strong, wiry stems with rich green leaves. Native to Central America, mask flowers typically bloom from early summer to late September with small, under one-inch flowers. They were named for Zenón de Alonso Acosta, a Spanish official based in Bogota....
In the areas where the weather allows it, primarily in the western United States, mastic will be a good option for those looking for a slow-growing shrublike tree that requires almost no water at all once established. Mastic trees are dioecious, meaning that both male and female trees are needed to produce the showy red fruit. The trees bloom in spring, and although it is related to pistachio, the fruit isn’t tasty for humans....
Properties of Calcite Color: clear, white, black, blue, brown, golden, green, orange, red, rainbow, pink, yellowChakra: Depends on colorNumber: Vibrates to 8Planet: Depends on colorZodiac: CancerBagua areas: Depends on colorElements: Metal, and others depending on colorOrigin: Belgium, Czech Republic, Iceland, Peru, Romania, Slovakia, UK, USA (found in almost all countries) Meaning and Uses of Calcite Calcite has the ability to amplify and cleanse energy, as well as clear and balance the chakras....
When we first spotted Laura Mays on Instagram, we were instantly intrigued by her profile. As a self-proclaimed ‘xylophile,’ or lover of all things wood, she’s also a ‘woodworker + woodplayer.’ Inspired by her obvious passion for the craft, we were thrilled to connect over Zoom. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Mays is now based in Northern California, where she continues to create custom projects while also teaching at The Krenov School in Mendocino....
Why Birds Like Nectar All birds have relatively high metabolic rates and the high sugar content of nectar, whether it is natural nectar from flowers or supplemental sugar water provided in nectar feeders, provides an exceptional energy source to fuel birds’ active lifestyles. This is easy, convenient food, and many different birds will sample nectar from an available feeder, even if they don’t typically rely on nectar for a large portion of their diet....
