Casual-Luxury for the Travel-Minded
It’s true: I love a good road trip. In fact, one of my favorite ways to travel is by car. We’ve traveled by car from Boston to Nova Scotia, extensively throughout New England, and even rented a car in the
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I’ve found that boys (at least mine!) can be a little different from girls when they are away at college for the first time. That’s why, shopping for gifts for college girls and choosing gifts for college boys are two
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There’s little more rewarding than seeing your garden efforts in bloom. Or maybe it’s walking in a vibrant field of cheery sunflowers. Or you’re exploring interesting plant varieties in a beautiful botanical garden. Envision breathing deeply into a velvety, fragrant
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If you’re looking for some amazing gifts for college girls then this is the post for you. Because as the mother of two college grads (including a daughter), I know exactly what college kids do and do not want when
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Oregano…Thai Basil…Tarragon…Do you enjoy snipping fresh herbs from your garden to make delicious recipes from around the world? Whether you’ve harvested a bumper crop, are going on vacation, or can feel Jack Frost approaching, it might surprise you how easy
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Picture yourself in a beautiful outdoor space, sitting comfortably with a glass of wine and perhaps nibbling on cheese. You’re engaged in conversation or simply savoring a peaceful moment. The stresses of everyday life are melting away. Are you at
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Have you ever returned from a trip to find your beautiful perennials beds in a pitiful wilted mess? It can be tricky to have a love of both gardening and traveling. Incorporating easy native plants into your landscape is part
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Think of clusters of tomatoes heavy on the vine, glossy green peppers reflecting the sun, cucumbers, crunchy and cold. With planning and–OK, a bit of dirt under the fingernails–a harvest of lush vegetables from your backyard vegetable garden is yours
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