Archive for July, 2009
Welcome to the Garden
Gardeners are a sociable sort – and there’s nothing they love to discuss more than the fruits of their labor. In late March the topic of conversation might be a proud stand of daffodils. By midsummer, it’s time to trumpet the arrival of petunias to the garden. No matter the growing season, gardeners are focused on one objective: making their workspace even more aesthetically pleasing.
Garden décor should be subtle enough that it doesn’t compete with the headlining act – the flowers themselves. With that in mind, a garden plaque can bid visitors welcome without distracting them from the colorful surroundings. Plaques can be affixed to trees or on the side of a home or garage. Either way, their presence in the garden ensures a smile from passers-by.
Does Your Home Pass the Smell Test?
Even the tidiest of homeowners recognize that a little odor-masking can come in handy. Household pets can be fragrant by their very nature, but their presence should be seen and not smelled. This holds especially true when company comes to visit. Even after meticulously cleaning the house and collecting all the pet hair, that unpleasant smell often lingers.
Incense burners can do more than distract from underlying odors – they mask them altogether. It’s important not to compound the problem by overdoing the incense. Burn just enough to set some pleasant smoke wafting through the air. A little goes a long way. Try burning a stick of incense shortly before guests arrive; that way, you’ll be happy to field remarks about your home’s fresh odor.