Tag Archives: Summer

Stocks got off to a red-hot start to the week, with the Nasdaq cruising to record highs on Monday, and while the gloom-and-doom set have plenty of reason to believe it won’t last, Economic Cycle Research Institute co-founder Lakshman Achuthan doesn’t see it that way. At least that’s what his …

I feel like every year I go all out with my patriotic decor around the 4th of July. This year that wasn’t the case. Maybe it was covid, maybe it was our countries atmosphere, or maybe it was the fact that our house is one big construction zone right now, …

Since we are spending more time at home we’ve been working on our garden a lot this spring & summer! I really wanted our garden to be a focal point of our yard and give us some fun projects to work on this summer. We’ve shown you quite a bit …

When shelter-in-place orders went into effect across the country in March, many Americans quickly sought refunds for hotel bookings, airfare and travel expenses. But now that states have relaxed some social-distancing measures, Americans have gone full-circle and are planning road trips. That trend may be here to stay as “travel …

Relaxing in a cool and fully air-conditioned home during summer will surely make you feel more comfortable and much better. However, it is also the time of the year when the air inside your home can be more polluted than the outdoor air, which can give your home an unhealthy …

The numbers don’t lie. Economists at Freddie Mac report home purchase demand is up 20% annually and at its highest level of activity since 2009. The Mortgage Bankers Association delivered similar data this week, with purchase applications up for a ninth straight week. On a yearly basis, the MBA shows …

It’s finally patio season! We’ve had really lovely weather here lately and have been enjoying our outdoor spaces SO much. We had a backyard patio installed last summer that we’ve been loving this year.  We pulled everything out of the garage and set back up earlier this spring. I got …

One of my favorite stores for outdoor decor & furniture is World Market. I’ve been working on completing our outdoor space and when I was doing my shopping I found so many great things at World Market I knew I needed to share. As a huge bonus, World Market has …

Summer is one of my favorite seasons of the year to decorate my home. This year I went with a slightly different color scheme to flow with the outdoor colors that surround my house. One year ago this month, the hardwood floors in my living room and kitchen were refinished …