Home for the Holidays

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Check out Vicki's new article in Charlotte Living on how to spruce up your home for the holidays without busting your budget. I took a honest look around my own house the other day and was shocked with the condition of some of my furniture, rugs … [Read more...]

“Pick Me, Please Pick Me!”

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Check out Vicki's article about FYH's new kitchen modernization episodes 2805 and 2806 in Charlotte Living! Charlotte Living Kitchen Modernization Article … [Read more...]

Living the Life with Outdoor Style

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Vicki has a new article in the Charlotte Living magazine. Remember when a great backyard meant you had a swing set and a fence?  Not anymore.  Today homeowners are spending a small fortune to turn their backyards into world class resorts.  In … [Read more...]

Boyz-N-Berry Named 2012′s “Color of the Year”!

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Startling New Hue Named 2012 "Color of the Year"! The Color Marketing Group convened its International Color Conference in San Antonio, Texas this year. From this world wide association of color designers the forecasts for trends in color and design … [Read more...]

Spring Cleaning 101

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Follow these tips to ensure a clean sweep for spring! WHERE TO BEGIN Always start at the top of the room and work your way down. INDOOR PLANTS Remember, plants get dusty too. You can clean small plants in the kitchen sink, and larger ones … [Read more...]

We Won!

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The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) presented its annual HOME Awards on April 2, honoring exemplary magazine, newspaper, broadcast and trade journalists who cover the residential furniture industry. The awards were created to “Honor … [Read more...]

Forcing Branches into Bloom

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If you are ready for spring, but the climate around you is stubbornly holding onto winter, here is something you can do to brighten up your home. Branches of your favorite flowering trees, shrubs or fruit trees can be cut and gently persuaded to … [Read more...]

Vicki tours the Blanco factory on her trip to Toronto

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On For Your Home we do some fantastic projects using all the latest and greatest products.  It’s not easy selecting which project we want to work with, but it is a job I truly love.  I get really excited when I have the opportunity to actually … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Means Flowers

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Make those flowers last longer with these simple care tips. Flowers from the grocery store can be just as beautiful and last just as long as the expensive ones you purchase from a florist.  It's how you care for them that makes the … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Project for the Kids!

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Valentine candy pots by Amanda Formaro Transform plain terra cotta clay pots into adorable Valentine candy dishes. What a sweet treat for your child’s teacher, grandparent, or even for mom! Minimal supplies are needed and the possibilities are … [Read more...]