Food And Drink

Using Leftover Herbs

Do you struggle with what to do with leftover herbs after only using a few tablespoons in a recipe? Yes, you can use herbs to make compound butter, pesto or chop and freeze them in olive oil, but have you ever thought about including fresh herbs in your floral arrangements? I love to incorporate fresh […]

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Interior Design

7 Tips for a Successful Flip

You can make money flipping houses, but it takes a savvy investor, a keen eye, and well thought out plan to ensure a maximum return on your investment. TV reality shows and trendy YouTube videos will lead you to believe that flipping houses is a quick and easy way to turn a profit in real […]

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Recipes

Asparagus Risotto

Classic asparagus risotto made with Arborio rice, onions or shallot, stock, fresh asparagus, and Parmesan cheese.

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Magazine

Homes+ Magazine Issue 150

Here’s a look at our latest issue of Homes+ Magazine.

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Home Improvements

Inexpensive Kitchen Updates

Most people spend a great deal of time in their kitchen, from cooking family meals to entertaining friends, and at times, utilizing the space as their “home office”, so it’s no wonder that this room continues to be an important space when it comes to selling your home. If a complete kitchen renovation isn’t in […]

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Reno And Decor

2022 Colour Trends

It’s new year, which might mean a new home, or a refresh of your existing interior space.Let’s talk about the colour trends for 2022. We hope you feel inspired to incorporate these colours into your home! 1. Sunrise Yellow What a happy colour! Some sunshine to get us through the dark times we’ve all been […]

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Magazine

Homes+ Magazine Issue 149

Here’s a look at our first Homes+ Magazine issue of 2022.

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Magazine

Homes+ Magazine Issue 148

Here’s a look at our latest digital magazine of Homes+.

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Recipes

Sambuca Shrimp on Puff Pastry Squares

Have you ever had an appetizer, entrée, dessert or overall restaurant experience that you can’t stop dreaming about?  For me, the restaurant is called Everyday People Café in Saugatuck-Douglas, Michigan. Here’s my re-creation of one of their delectable appetizers, which would make the perfect starter for a special New Year’s Eve dinner for two (or […]

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Recipes

Dana’s Whipped Shortbread Recipe

At the shop, we sell loads of shortbread, especially at Easter and Christmas. Here is a recipe for my melt-in-your-mouth whipped shortbread. They are very light and tender so be forewarned – they are quite fragile! We no longer sell this particular variety of shortbread at the store because we found that packaging them into […]

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