Whether you want to elevate your coastal interior for the holiday season or are looking to give your home a beach vacation feel, get inspired with these chic and easy coastal Christmas decorating ideas that will make everyone want to kick off their shoes, relax, and make some postcard memories without the hassle of leaving the house.
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Lavender, poppies, daffodils, vincas, and bleeding hearts are among the spring and summer flowering plants that deer hate the most. Many deer-resistant flowers for pots or container gardens to consider are coneflowers, daffodils, and verbena. Meanwhile, some flowering bushes that deer do not eat include rose of Sharon and butterfly bush. Flowers that keep away deer are often overly fragrant, toxic, or have a rough or odd texture. If you’re wondering what smell deer hate the most, marigold, sage, and lavender are among the smelliest to deer....
Radishes like cool weather, but it needs to be warm and wet enough for them to fill out before the weather really heats up. The vegetable grows quickly, and it needs be harvested as soon as the radish reaches its mature size. Unlike carrots and beets, radishes do not get sweeter if stored in the ground. If you leave it too long, the radish will simply get spicier. If you have more radishes than you can eat at one time, try succession planting your radishes instead of planting a large area at once....
Some plants are absolutely baffling; they just keep on dying regardless of how well-tended to they are. My nemesis? The Corn Plant. I’ve killed two. We spoke with three other plant influencers to find out which plants they struggle to keep alive—and more importantly, to get their tips for caring for them. “Most plant lovers would agree with me that the distinguished divas Calatheas and Ctenanthes are the most beautiful but a hassle to care for....
San Francisco-based French expat Siham Mazouz, author of the home decor book How the French Live, says that the ideal boho style decor “layers colors, textures and artistic, travel or repurposed objects to ultimately create, almost in a happy accident, an unconventional, colorful, quirky, and outside-of-the-box decor. It’s about repurposing the old and mixing meaningful objects gathered through your personal experience, the countries you visited or lived in, and creating from scratch a personal scene that reflects who you are, and how unique your personal experiences are....
The only thing I’m not sold on? A farmhouse sink. I know, I know, this style is highly coveted. And I get it! Even in my uncertainty, I can admit: it looks beautiful. But hear me out. How practical is it for modern, daily life, really? To get some more info, I turned to the experts and asked: what are some annoying things no one tells you about farmhouse sinks?...
Because determining the best direction in which to go when styling can be a bit daunting, we’re sharing 51 stunning mantels that will inspire you to take yours to the next level. And because we could all use a little guidance from the pros every now and then, we’ve included useful hints from design experts that will help steer you in the right direction as you decorate, too! Meg Young, founder of Cailini Coastal, echoes this sentiment....
Emerald green is favored by designers and home dwellers alike, not only because of its versatility and ability to complement many colors, designs, and decor, but also because the color can create a home that’s simultaneously warm, soothing, and inviting. And emerald green just happens to be Etsy’s Color of the Year. Whether you’re looking to create a plant haven, an inviting space for family and social gatherings, or a home that evokes calm and peace, emerald green is a must-have....
These 7 perennial plants offer an alternative to bare ground or weeds. The suggested plants and simple growing tips will help you get started with a drought-tolerant ground cover that suits your surroundings. Yellow alyssum (Aurinia saxatilis) is a hardy perennial. Like ‘Angelina’ sedum, it sports attractive leaves: in this case, leaves of a blue-gray or gray-green color. But unlike ‘Angelina,’ A. saxatilis is grown more for the display created by its flowers....
So, how do you actually get organized? Perhaps it’s less about what you need to do and more about what you need to stop doing. Here are seven organizing mistakes to stop making this year, according to the experts. Buying Organizers Before Decluttering First thing’s first: You can’t actually organize unless you know what you’re keeping andwhat you’re getting rid of. Although this sounds obvious, we often get excited about the idea of organizing, so much so, that we forget the reality of it....
Ideally, you should place your television away from high-traffic areas and at an angle where sunlight won’t create glare on your screen. Try experimenting with placement before looking for studs and drilling into the wall. And read on for helpful tips on how to decorate with televisions. Find a Power Source Locate the closest power source to where you want to put your TV. Make sure there’s enough of a power supply to handle any extras like Blu-ray players and sound systems....
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USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Average, medium moisture, well-draining USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Sun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-draining USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 8Sun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Average, dry to medium moisture, well-draining USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 8Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Rich, moist USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Sun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Sandy loam, dry to medium moisture, well-draining...
Next, organize flat areas like the tops of dressers and night tables, as well as any bookcases that may be in your bedroom. By leaving the under-the-bed area last, you’ll know exactly what can and should be stored there. First, tidy up your closet, either by doing a full closet organization or by doing a quick closet clutter sweep. Incorporate a storage system if needed. Once you go through your clothes, donate the unneeded items and revel in your newly serene space....
From shaggy throw pillows to velvet couches to knit throws, mix and match textures that are appealing to the touch. Too many different fabrics can look busy, so aim for three to four textures in each room. Think about the last time you were in a furniture store and were instantly drawn to the bedding displays—layering blankets and sheets is a designer trick to create a more inviting and appealing bed....
