How to create something decorative for your fireplace mantel this summer that won’t cost you a dime by repurposing a few found objects in your home and yard. You may be pleasantly surprised by what you come up with. When thinking about how I wanted to decorate my fireplace mantel …
Read More »How to Check If Your Home’s HVAC System Is Ready for the Summer Season
The spring clock is ticking, and homeowners are rolling up their sleeves to get ready for the long-awaited summers. After exposure to dust, debris, strong winds, and air particles in the cold winter and spring, it’s time to check your Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system to ensure it’s …
Read More »Housing hitting stride for summer
The housing market shook off a dismal April with a big-time comeback in May. The Mortgage Bankers Association reports that purchase applications were up another 9% week-over-week. That’s the sixth straight week we’ve seen purchases increase. That is a welcome relief after the doozy that was the month of April. …
Read More »Why coronavirus has caused a glut of gourmet food from canceled summer events
Coronavirus has derailed all of the top summer sporting events and celebrations, from grand slam tennis tournament Wimbledon to the Tokyo Olympics, causing a glut of gourmet food. Hospitality events have completely disappeared across Europe and suppliers of strawberries and Stilton cheese are sounding the alarm that sales are tanking. …
Read More »Summer Favorites – Mommy & Me
I’ve been looking ahead to warmer days & more time spent outside playing with Copey!! With summer just around the corner I’ve been looking for some outdoor toys, beach toys, and other fun things to do with Cope this summer. While I was doing my shopping I couldn’t resist sharing …
Read More »Hearth & Hand New Summer Line 2020
With a couple more days of frost in the forecast, I cannot believe that I am saying this but… exciting news- Hearth & Hand Summer line is here! It is no secret we are obsessed with the seasonal launches of the Hearth & Hand line, I think I just love …
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