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Slow Decorating: How We Make Our House A Home

This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here We were away last weekend celebrating the upcoming arrival of our new grand-daughter with friends and family. We had a wonderful time! Such a special season. Even though I was…

From Lawn to Urban Meadow: My Alternative Lawn Guide

My wildflower front yard has turned my house into the talk of the town. Everyone loves it! What was once a drab, uneven, and neglected lawn has turned into an urban meadow that is not only stunning but incredibly low maintenance and…

DIY Projects Ideas by Home & Garden Overload June 5, 2024

5 Cheap Ways to Update Your Countertops (That Look REALLY Good!)

| Published on Jun 5, 2024 When I first moved into my home, there was one thing I didn’t like: the bathroom countertops. Both full bathrooms had laminate counters from the 1980s, featuring burn markers, fading, and the dingiest brown color. The cabinets, on…

Home Decor Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload May 31, 2024

Designer Emily Johnston Larkin Infuses Fresh Color into This Texas Abode

Photography by Lance Selgo, Interior designs by Emily Johnston Larkin Text by Elizabeth Czapski In the charming Lakewood neighborhood of East Dallas, Texas, where picturesque tree-lined streets give way to well-preserved homes from the early 1900s, Ashley and Wes Martin discovered their traditional 1941…

Advice Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload May 30, 2024

Buying a Plant: 6 Tips for Choosing Seedlings for Your Garden

Don’t just grab the first plant you see! Pick up your seedling and give it a thorough check with these tips on how to choose garden plants and veggies. Spoiler alert: avoid buying a plant that’s already flowering. If I’m being honest,…

Inspiration Seasonal Guide by Home & Garden Overload May 30, 2024

9 Patriotic Porches to Inspire You This Summer

Photography by Jim Bathie Text by Claire Pool Whether you’re soaking in the warm weather lakeside or enjoying a glass of lemonade outdoors, a touch of red, white, and blue is sure to enhance the long days all the more. Kick off the star-spangled…

Container Gardens Outdoor Living Shopping by Home & Garden Overload May 29, 2024

Steal This Look: A Small Container Garden Balcony in San Francisco

Here, we present the concept of a dry garden applied to an urban balcony. The project is located in Hayes Valley of San Francisco and is designed by Daniel Nolan, landscape designer and former in-house designer at Flora Grubb Gardens. The garden…

Green Thumb Landscape Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload May 29, 2024

The 6 Types of Lilies for the Summer Garden

For centuries, lilies have captivated the hearts of gardeners. A cultivated plant as old and versatile as the lily means there are so many types of lilies to choose from. Today, I’m breaking down the many types of lilies out there so…

Inspiration Lifestyle by Home & Garden Overload May 29, 2024

Design Expert Marnie Oursler Crafted a One-of-a-Kind Waterside Haven

Photography by Maria DeForrest, Interior designs by Marnie Oursler Text by Bethany Adams For Marnie Oursler, owner of Marnie Custom Homes, listening to her clients’ needs is a vital part of creating fresh and functional getaways on the East Coast. “I design and build…

Inspiration Outdoor Living by Home & Garden Overload May 29, 2024

Outdoor Deck Trends for Natural Living Spaces in 2024

| Published on May 29, 2024 Outdoor decks are one of the most effective ways for homeowners to extend their living space. The best outdoor deck trends of 2024 provide ideas for making this additional living space more stylish, inviting, and environmentally friendly. With…

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