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Cool Idea: Wavy Rails on a Beach Shack
I love architecture that mimics nature, but nautilus-shaped houses are sometimes a bit too wacky for my tastes. Instead, I like the subtle reference. Take this porch railing, for example.
Casa Quickie: Bring August Flavor to Your Mantel
Enjoy August both in and out of doors by adding some summery accents around your house. While it's still bikini weather outside, keep the chimney, flue, and logs off your mind, and opt for vibrant color and greenery instead. Create a summery arrangement of vases, plants, or candles (or all three) in your fireplace and on your mantel.
Casa Verde: Keep Your Energy Bills Low When on Holiday
If you're planning on vacationing this August, you know that you don't need to use as much energy at home while you're away as you would normally. But, I thought I'd give you a few reminders about how to cut back your energy use while you're off hitting the beach.
- Most people like to leave some lights on to be safe, so you appear to be home even when you're not.
Have You Had Any Rude Houseguests This Summer?
In the recent New York Times article It's August. They're Coming For You, tales of house-guest terror unfold, from the guest that will never leave to those that are paid off by their hosts to get the heck out of Dodge. It's definitely worth a read, if you have the time to check it out.
Sale Alert: Pottery Barn Summer Sale
Stock up on everything from furniture to linens during the Pottery Barn Summer Sale. But hurry, quantities are limited! See some of my sale favorites below.
How-To: Bring Summer Style to Your Fireplace
Since most of us aren't using our fireplaces this Summer, why not take advantage of them this August by using them for decorating instead of firebuilding? See my favorite ideas for accentuating your fireplace in this last month of Summer.
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Summer Style: A Lake Getaway in Surprising Colors
I doubt that I would ever think of painting a cottage these two colors. Still, the contrast between the Mediterranean blue and rusty brick red is certainly eye-catching, and there's something so innocent and playful about the combination. In fact, it almost seems as if odd, surprising colors should be de rigueur for Summer getaways.
Casa Quickie: Endless Summer Decorating
Just because we're reaching the end of the Summer season doesn't meant that your home decorating scheme has to bid the Summer adieu, too. While fresh-cut garden flowers will disappear after Indian Summer, there are other souvenirs of your beach season that can last all year round. Gather shells the next time you swing by the ocean, and then use them to decorate your home.
Name This Flower
This beautiful flower can be cultivated in gardens, but is more often seen on rural roadways during the late Summer. Can you tell me what it's called?
Casa Quickie: Water Wise
Want to save some money on your water bill this Summer? A drip irrigation system or soaker hose can save 30-70 percent of the water that is used by overhead sprinkler systems. However, if you don't have a fancy irrigation system, you can still save water.
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