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DIY: Pumpkin Centerpiece

DIY: Pumpkin Centerpiece

There are many ways to use pumpkins, other than just carving! This dried flower-filled pumpkin centrepiece is a beautiful way to compliment your autumn décor. Use our pumpkin vase or a real pumpkin as a base, grab your favourite bouquet, moss, floral picks, a foam base, scissors and you’re on your way.
— Domenic Crupi
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Make Your Own Lantern Centerpiece

Make Your Own Lantern Centerpiece

Lanterns are super versatile and add warmth and ambiance to your home. Why not try adding your own spin with some autumn décor! Simply adding gourds, pumpkins, leaves, twinkle lights and ribbon will bring a whole new life to your centrepiece this fall. The best part is, next season you can just switch up the décor on the inside and you’re good to go! 
— Domenic Crupi
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Perennials For Your Rock Garden

Perennials For Your Rock Garden

A properly constructed rock garden, with rocks and soil elevated in tiers provides good drainage for many small plants that might otherwise succumb to winter and spring wetness.

Rocks are best situated where the plants will receive maximum sunshine and not be shaded by trees.

In addition to perennials and small spring flowering bulbs such as Crocus, Snowdrop and Winter Aconite, using dwarf evergreen enhances and maintains year-round interest in any rock garden. Many varieties of Dwarf Spruce, Yew and Hemlock are very suitable and widely available.

— Domenic Crupi
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Perennials for Shade

Perennials for Shade

One of the most common problems with shade in the garden, IS THE LACK OF IT!

In a new home, in a new subdivision, where can you grow lush leafy ferns, Astilbes and Hosta? There are so many plants that actually LIKE SHADE! If you can create a garden in the shaded north side of your home, then you can enjoy a broad range of plants that thrive in shade.

— Domenic Crupi
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Tropical Foliage Plants

Tropical Foliage Plants

Foliage Plants are like adding a breath of fresh air to a room and in fact that is exactly what they do, increase the amount of oxygen in a room. They are also very attractive, decorative and functional, as well as being relatively easy to care for.
— Domenic Crupi
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Make Your House Smell Like Christmas

Make Your House Smell Like Christmas

Bottle up Christmas by making a festive simmer pot! This aromatic mixture is a great way to fill your home with warm and natural scents. This recipe is simple and can be easily changed to match your preferences! Perfect for adding a subtle scent throughout your space. These are also great gifts for friends.

— Domenic Crupi
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DIY: Front Door Decorating

DIY: Front Door Decorating

Welcome the holiday season right at your front door! Adding festive accessories like a garland, miniature trees, or a wreath will put your home in the Christmas mood.

— Domenic Crupi
Tagged: DIY festive accessories front door decorating garland miniature trees
How To Freshen Up Your Front Door For The Holidays

How To Freshen Up Your Front Door For The Holidays

As October draws to an end and Halloween passes, it is time to clean up your front entrance and dispose of what fall and Harvest décor you have, and shift into a new season. It is a common question, and many people ask… “What can I do to my front entrance and outdoor containers to transition into a new look?” Read more to find out what you can do with fresh greenery!
— Domenic Crupi
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Fall Front Door Decorating

Fall Front Door Decorating

Looking to add some flare to your front porch this fall? A simple arrangement of corn stalks, straw bales, fall mums, a not-so-scary scarecrow and a pumpkin will do the trick! This can be a perfect photo-op for kids and can set the scene for the beginning of the fall season!
— Domenic Crupi
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DIY: Fall Urn Insert

DIY: Fall Urn Insert

Your next home project awaits! Creating a fall planter is a simple way to add some colour and interest to your front porch. Check out our tutorial video below. Happy planting!
— Cosimo Crupi
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DIY SUCCULENT PLANTER

DIY SUCCULENT PLANTER

Looking for a craft idea? Succulent planters are the perfect project for adults and kids! You can even bring in elements from your yard such as stones or moss to add to the planter. It’s important to pick the right succulents for the project. Consider what kind of light they will be getting, how big will they grow, maybe use cuttings from succulents you already have! The combinations are endless!
— Domenic Crupi
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HOW TO CREATE A FESTIVE DOOR SWAG & MAKE YOUR OWN BOW

HOW TO CREATE A FESTIVE DOOR SWAG & MAKE YOUR OWN BOW

A nice change from a traditional wreath and perfect to bring cheer to your front door. Easily customize your door swag with a different bow colour or other accents to match any aesthetic!
— Domenic Crupi
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