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General Manager Mike Giangreco Advertising Director Lu Wagner Editor Tim Menicutch Creative Director and Cover Design Bill Krawczyk Manager, layout, design and production Paul Cambra Photography Robert Scott Pico van Houtryve Contributors susan belknap jim ratajczak

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ome. It’s much more than a place to sleep and eat. Our homes represent who we are and how we live. Each home, just like each person, has something different and unique to offer. With this inaugural edition of Folsom/El Dorado Hills Home Magazine, we are proud to offer a plethora of articles of interest to homeowners who are looking to make certain their personalities are reflected in every room. In this issue you’ll find ways to keep up with the latest in home design including simple and inexpensive ways to give each room in your home an updated look. For those homeowners looking to remodel and want to make certain

the products they use are environmentally friendly, we’ve even included information about keeping things green. Folsom/El Dorado Hills Home also features numerous businesses and services in your community committed to help you accomplish all your home improvement projects. If you’re thinking about buying or selling your current home, we’ve got you covered with listings of the top producing real estate professionals from which to choose. We hope you’ll find this issue of Folsom/El Dorado Hills Home both entertaining and informative. Lu Wagner, Advertising Director

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Contents Serenity in Serrano Experience the California Dream in full swing in this El Dorado Hills Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Buyer’s Market Housing industry sees upward trend in sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Weekend Handyman Do-It-Yourself projects that add warmth and value to your home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Lake Tahoe vacation homes. . . . . . . . . . 14 Decorating tips . . . . . . . . . . 20 Kitchen on a budget . . . . . . . . . . 24 Baffled by the bath . . . . . . . . . . . 30 6

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How to have a beautiful garden . . Garden design tips . . . . . . . . . . . New frame of mind . . . . . . . . . . . Surviving the drought . . . . . . . .

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SERENITY IN SERRANO

EXPERIENCE

CALIFORNIA DREAM IN FULL SWING EL DORADO HILLS COMMUNITY

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nyone who ever believed the good life is hard to find hasn’t been to Serrano, the Golden Highland. Located in El Dorado Hills, this master planned community nestled amongst majestic oak trees and rolling hills offering fabulous views in almost every direction is the perfect blend of smart, sophisticated living with a rural, relaxed feel.

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MakeYour Dreams Come True!

Sacramento home features upholstery, rugs, art, screens and accessorization from the La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries designer, Mary Katherine Stempien.

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PHOTO BY ROBERT SCOTT/GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE

Jon Goodman watches his putt during a round at the Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed golf course at Serrano in El Dorado Hills. Continued from page 8

arker Development Company is the master developer for the community that began its existence in 1996 on 3,500 acres. It’s one of the largest masterplanned communities in California and is now home to approximately 3,400 homes situated in gated villages, several schools, shopping and a private golf country club that offers not only the Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed golf course, but tennis, pool and dining and lounge areas. But this exclusive neighborhood isn’t just about buildings. It’s about 1,000 acres of open space that will always be home to wildflowers, heritage oak and cottonwood trees and an abundance of wildlife including

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ur homeowners love the outdoor living environment which you can’t find in the big city.

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– Lisa Blair

Toll Brothers marketing mananger

turtle, deer, rabbits, wild turkeys, red tail hawks, snakes and coyotes. More than 50,000 trees have been planted since the building of Serrano began more than 10 years ago. Erosion-controlling retention ponds and wildlife habitats have been created and a system for recycling water has been developed for irrigating landscape.

Serrano is a place where outdoor enthusiasts can explore its 11 community parks and 17 miles of trails that wind and swerve throughout the community. The preserved areas consist of open fields, restored wetlands, creeks, oak grove and greenbelts. Residents of Serrano can feel safe with the protection of 24-hour roving security guards who patrol the streets. It’s where kids can ride their bikes to baseball practice or walk to the numerous neighborhood parks to play. The neighbors in Serrano participate in a plethora of annual community events including summer Continued on page 12

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PHOTOS BY ROBERT SCOTT/GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE

Luxurious homes surround a first-class golf course where Keith Brama, left, sinks a putt and Ken Long, above, swings away.

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performances at the Village Green amphitheater and the Easter egg hunt that this year was the site of about 1,500 attendees hunting for 17,000 eggs. Some homeowners get together on a regular basis at various clubs to enjoy wine tasting, scrapbooking and potluck gettogethers. According to Janet Scherr, marketing director for Parker Development Company, there are four available neighborhoods that currently offer new homes for sale. Pulte Homes is currently featuring residences in Cordillera that start in the low $500,000 range offering three to five bedrooms and 2,897 to 4,019 square feet. Homes in Cordillera feature three floor plans offering French Country, traditional and Craftsman architectural styles. Private courtyards, front porches or balconies highlight the exterior of the homes while granite slab countertops, crown molding, raised panel maple cabinetry and brick fireplaces highlight each home. The Bramasole group of residences offered by Shea Homes are another Serrano option and are 12

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priced in the mid $500,000s. Pinnacle, a community by Toll Brothers, offers a variety of luxury estate homes with golf course views and gated privacy. Each home site features at least 10,000 square feet with seven floor plans from which to choose ranging from three to five bedrooms and up to 5.5 baths. According to Lisa Blair, marketing manager for Toll Brothers, this is the best time to see what El Dorado Hills has to offer. “Our homeowners love the outdoor living environment which you can’t find in the big city,” Blair said. Homes in the Pinnacle neighborhood are priced from $700,000. For those who desire more living space, Donatello by Greenbriar Homes offers up to six bedrooms and 5,430 square feet of opulent living space. Highlights of the five floor plans available at the Donatello residences include soaring 10-foot ceilings, arched portals, covered art niches and hand-textured wall finishes. Homes in this neighborhood are priced from $800,000. If building your home from stratch suits your lifestyle, Serrano recently released a new phase of custom home sites offering settings

nestled in forested areas with mature oak trees, near a completed community park, adjacent to the fairways of Serrano’s private golf course or backing up to open space. Some sites offer views of Folsom Lake or the rolling Sierra foothills. Lot sizes range from one-third acre to more than five acres with prices starting in the upper $200,000s. According to Scherr, now is the perfect time to purchase a home or lot in Serrano as some special buyer programs are currently available. For Richard and Sandi Solis, Serrano homeowners for the last four years, living the good life in this El Dorado Hills community has allowed them the opportunity to live close to their work in Cameron Park and to enjoy the low maintenance aspect their one-level home has provided. “It’s a wonderful life,” Sandi said. “We love being so close to the neighborhood parks and the grounds throughout are always kept up.” – For more information about the Serrano lifestyle visit www.serranoeldorado.com or call 939-3333. For information about the Serrano Country Club visit serranocountryclub.com or call 933-5005.

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It’s a

buyer’s mout arket there An upward trend in home sales, value brings a much-needed boost to the Sacramento, El Dorado County housing industry By

Jim Ratajczak

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scalating temperatures and sunnier skies just might be leading to a hotter housing market in the Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado counties, recent statistics suggest. According to the Sacramento Association of Realtors, closed escrows on single family homes in Sacramento County increased by 22.9-percent in March from February. There was also a 14.6-percent increase in published new listings over the same period. Perhaps most impressive was the increased dollar value of those closed escrows – up 21.1-percent to $293,884,468 in March from $242,600,557 in February. Of course, the dollar value of those escrows is still down 26.9-percent from a year ago, but the data

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hints that the area market is on the rise. “The market has had a black cloud hanging over it since late 2006 and people know its time to turn it around,” said Alan Wagner, Association president. “The banks do not seem to care what price they receive on their foreclosed homes,” said Michael Lyon, CEO of Lyon Real Estate. “They just want them off their books.” March statistics in Placer and El Dorado counties show the same upward trend that the Sacramento County housing market has experienced. Trendgraphix, Inc. statistics show sales increased by 16-percent from February to March in Placer County. Pending sales also jumped 40-percent.

In El Dorado County, there was a 10-percent rise in sales and 20-percent increase in pending sales over that same span. For those who live and work in the area, especially in Folsom or El Dorado Hills, the promising month of March came as no surprise. “Tax season is over now and it’s springtime,” said Judy Black, Realtor at the Folsom office of Coldwell Banker. “People are starting to scurry around now, and that’s good.” Black saw the rise in activity as a positive sign and attributed the interest to the local communities themselves. “(The area) has always been a desirable community,” she said. “And now, the market is in a good Continued on page 17

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Bought a new flat screen TV or surround system from the big box store? • • • • •

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Judy Black, left, Realtor with Coldwell Banker, reviews inspection reports with her client Donna Potoski.

but I came back to Folsom because position for people who want to buy the community was small,” she said. “My mother is moving up from the homes.” According to the Realtor, there are Bay Area (to live with me) and we wanted to not put our money in rent many reasons people would want to anymore buy a home in because renting Folsom or El rates are going Dorado County. eople need to evalup.” “We’re nestled uate their current For individuin the foothills, position. There’s als interested in people like the no sense in going out, lookjoining the way the city is ing at a house and falling in mass of potenlaid out, there’s tial buyers, great access (to love with it when you can’t highways) and buy. But there’s no time like Black said there are some vital the schools are the present. things to great,” she said. – Judy Black remember. “You could just Coldwell Banker “People need go on and on.” to evaluate their Donna current posiPotoski, who tion,” she said. “There’s no sense in recently went over the inspection report on her new Folsom house with going out, looking at a house and falling in love with it when you can’t Black, was happy to be back in the buy. But there’s no time like the area. present.” “I’m originally from Sacramento Continued from page 16

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Weekend handyman Let do-it-yourself projects add warmth and value to your home

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ou’ve got a weekend to work with and the inspiration to do something to dress up your home. You don’t need to spend like a diva or wield a hammer like a home improvement show host to achieve a high-impact do-it-yourself project. Many value-enhancing, eleganceadding improvements can be accomplished in a weekend with minimal effort and expense. “You can find a weekend project that’s right for your budget, skill level and decorating goals,” says home improvement expert Mike Denny of So Simple Crown Molding. “Look around your home and consider the details, those little things that you can do to really punch up a room’s warmth and appeal. You’ll be surprised at the projects that come to mind, and many will be things you can do in a day or less.” At a loss where to begin with your weekend home improvements? Here are three ways to improve your home’s value, style and warmth: 18

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Punch it up with paint olor has a huge impact on how a room feels and painting is one of the easiest DIY projects to accomplish in a weekend. “Paint’s impact may seem obvious, but it’s surprising how many people overlook its power to make over the most tired decor,” Denny says. Repainting can allow you to create a whole new look for a room without changing a stick of furniture or a single piece of artwork. For color ideas, draw inspiration from design elements you already love in your room’s decor, be it a particular hue of red in the pattern of a throw pillow or a shade of green in your favorite painting. If the color is already present in your decor, chances are you can make it work on your walls.

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Light the way nterior designers agree: lighting has a huge impact on how a room looks. How light falls on your furnishings will affect how they look in the room. “Plus, drab, out-dated lighting can also have a big affect on how you feel about your home,” Denny says. If your new decor still seems tired, it might just be a problem of poor lighting. Consider how your room is lit at the dif-

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ferent times of the day when you use it most. If it seems dim at times when you would like it to be bright, you may consider replacing existing light fixtures with brighter, more stylish options, possibly even ones that adjust on a dimmer according to changing illumination needs throughout the day. Don’t be intimidated by working with electricity when replacing light fixtures. Seek advice online or from the experts at your local home improvement store. Always be sure to turn off power at the electrical box, and tape the breaker off while you’re working so that no one comes along and turns it back on until you’re ready.

A room’s crowning glory ew room enhancements speak of elegance and style the way crown molding does, but many doit-yourselfers may think the job is beyond their abilities. Yet crown molding can be a weekend project within the abilities of virtually anyone who can handle a ladder and a caulk tube.

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Decorating tips for tough economic times

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Does the trendy color you painted your walls last year now look so “last year”?

Your decor leaves you uninspired, yet the current economy makes you hesitate to spend a bundle on a total redesign. The good news is you don’t need the skill - or budget - of a TV decorating diva to give your home a fresh new look. Small, inexpensive changes can make a dramatic difference. 20

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Here are some ideas to transform your room for less than $100: ■ Lighten up The type and placement of lighting can completely change the look of a room and create different moods. Most of us stick with light fixtures that were in our homes when we bought them. Those aren’t always the most attractive or illuminating options. Continued on page 22

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Overhead lighting - the kind that comes installed in most new homes - can be great if you’re quilting, but might not set the mood for more relaxing moments. Supplement your overhead lighting with lamps strategically positioned around the room. Light cast from the side, rather than from above, will create a cozy, homey feel. Four $25 lamps purchased at a discount store can make your room feel like a million dollars.

ing your budget. Wallpaper murals are a great compromise. You can find images to match virtually any decor - from an underwater scene for a kid’s room to the view from the verandah of a Tuscan Villa for your kitchen. Home improvement store Lowe’s carries a variety of these easy-toinstall wallpaper murals by

■ Create with color Repainting in this season’s hot colors can give a room a contemporary, trendy look even if you don’t update any of your furniA wallpaper mural puts the punch in this room’s decor. ture. Or, opt for more classic colors that will still be in style for Environmental Graphics, for less years to come. Whatever color you choose, repainting is a powerful way than $100. You can find a style and size to fit in nearly any room. To to make a room feel fresh and new. find a Lowe’s near you visit You don’t have to stop with simwww.lowes.com. ple painting. Many home improvement stores offer free classes on ■ Accessorize your bath decorative painting techniques and Americans tend to spend their atthe use of color. Total cost of doing home hours in the kitchen. But the a decorative sponge effect in your next-most-used room is the bath. If powder room? About $26 for a galwalking into your bathroom feels lon of paint, and another $25 for like walking into a bad thrift store sponges and paint trays. nothing matches and toiletries everywhere - it may be time to ■ Make it better with spend a few dollars and take conmurals trol. Wallpapering an entire room is a It’s easy and not costly to replace big commitment, but you’re still not content with just repainting a room. mismatched accessories such as toothbrush holders, cups and lotion You want something that’s going to dispensers with ones in the same make the decor pop - without bust-

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design. Major retailers and home specialty stores carry a wide array of patterns to appeal to virtually every taste. A full set can easily be bought for less than $100. If you’re willing to be a “big spender,” you can also pick up shower curtains and window treatments to compliment your new allmatching accessories. ■ Go green and get moving Nothing says “home” like green plants. You don’t need a green thumb to green up your living space. Opt for low-maintenance live varieties like a philodendron or pothos. Or, if you just can’t keep plants alive, COURTESY ARA CONTENT consider artificial. Many modern artificial plants duplicate the look of life so well only the aphids who try to eat them can tell the difference. Place tall palms next to chairs and windows to bring the outdoors inside. Smaller plants are marvelous accents for tables, shelves and windowsills. And a hanging basket with cascading leaves will add drama to large entryways. Finally, don’t think you need to replace your furniture to make it work in your new room decor. Sometimes simply moving it around is enough to create a new effect that will please you and work well in your room. – Courtesy of ARA content

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From cabinets to countertops: creating a kitchen on a budget t is the busiest room in the house and often needs the most improvement: the kitchen. A remodeled kitchen increases the value of the home and makes it more enjoyable to cook, live and dine in. However, many homeowners are left wondering how to create the culinary oasis of their dreams on a budget.

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about everyone has cost concerns “Just when it comes to remodeling. ”

– Connie Edwards

Design director, Shenendoah Cabinetry

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“Just about everyone has cost concerns when it comes to remodeling. Very few people have unlimited budgets, so doing research on various options will go a long way to stretching your dollars,” says Connie Edwards, certified kitchen and bathroom designer and director of design for Shenandoah Cabinetry. Edwards offers some valuable tips for controlling costs when remodeling the kitchen:

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se alternative materials instead of costly marble or stone. Laminate countertops and vinyl flooring create rich-looking surfaces on a modest budget. When choosing faucets, brushed and polished chrome is vastly less expensive than more exotic finishes, and basic white fixtures are budget friendly and won’t look dated in a decade. Continued on page 29

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ow” the island. The island is the first thing that people notice when they walk into the kitchen, so keep the main cabinets simple and put the emphasis on the island. Make the island pop by increasing the thickness of the countertop, using a premium finish or glaze on just the island cabinetry, or illuminating the island with inexpensive but attractive pendant lights. ■ Work within your existing space. Annexing space from an adjacent room or removing a wall can be costly, so add storage and organization features to new cabinets to utilize space you already have. Many of these accessories are now factory installed, such as those offered in Shenandoah’s OrganizationOptions program, making things simpler for the consumer and easier on their wallet.

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Combo conundrum: A separate tub and shower makes sense for those who love to soak and have the space and budget to accomodate the option. No time for baths? Invest in a larger shower. IMAGES COURTESY KOHLER

eplacing and adding fixtures in a bath remodel can have you playing a game of either/or – “either I’ll keep this style or go another direction.” Play our 15point game to make the process less stressful.

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◆ Either wallpaper or paint?

f you don’t need the storage, a mirror can give you a high-end look for less money. A low-cost mirror might look more stylish than a budget cabinet. You could split the difference by recessing the medicine cabinet into a sidewall with a mirror over the sink as a focal point.

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room experience than an additional sink. You’ll need at least five feet to accommodate two sinks, and you’ll pay the plumber more to install them.

hile they cost more to install, recessed shampoo niches are a plus in the shower. If space is tight, you might sink the toilet paper holder into the wall, but most decorative holders mount to the wall’s surface.

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◆ Either an elongated toilet or a round one? eople find elongated seats more comfortable. If your bathroom is tiny, there are elongated toilets available in the same length as round ones.

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◆ Either a separate tub and shower or a combination? or most older home bathrooms, there isn’t room for separate fixtures unless you borrow space from a nearby room. No time for baths? Invest in a larger, more luxurious shower. Just make sure your home has at least one tub, for resale value.

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◆ Either this showerhead or another? he main thing is to decide what you want in terms of pressure. Some rain showerheads offer soft water flow, so you may want a second showerhead to help rinse out the shampoo. Handheld showerheads are great for shaving your legs or washing your back. They also make cleaning the shower easier.

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hiding spot for dirt and grime, this makes maintenance easier. Another trick: Set the tiles on a diagonal to make the room appear bigger. ◆ Either safety bars now or later? s more candles appear on your birthday cake, bars make the bathroom safer and easier to use. Add them now in the shower or tub if your budget allows. If you add a sheet of plywood under the tile, you’ll be able to attach the bars wherever you want (not just at the studs), when you add them later.

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omegranate trees have brilliant or something a bit more exotic, P orange flowers and will yield a F try growing kiwi. This native of crop of big red fruit that are New Zealand is delicious and easy extremely high in antioxidants. Quince is a spectacular flowering tree that produces a tart fruit that makes fantastic jams. Try the Super Red Flowering Quince and enjoy huge bright red blossoms, or the Cameo Japanese variety, with delicate apricot-pink blooms.

to grow. It’s a fast-growing vine, so plant near a trellis or arbor so it can climb and the fruit can hang down for easy harvesting. Grapes are another great vine for covering structures, and you’ll be rewarded with sweet, juice grapes for eating or for winemaking.

lueberries are very popular for erbs will round out your incredB home gardens. Perhaps it’s H ible edible garden. Just tuck in because this delicious, antioxidant creeping Rosemary like the super-food is quite pricey in the supermarket, yet one plant can produce six to seven pounds of fruit. Blueberries are surprisingly easy to grow throughout the United States — even in warmer regions. Blueberry shrubs have a fantastic array of white to blush-colored flowers in the spring and foliage that changes in the autumn from a pretty green to vivid red and gold.

Huntington Carpet or an upright grower like Roman Beauty or Barbeque, and some lavender, such as Hazel Spanish Lavender or the dwarf Thumbelina Leigh English Lavender. Try growing a Sweet Bay in a container on your patio and use the leaves for soups and sauces. – Courtesy ARA content

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Do opt for repeat blooming shrubs Planting long season bloomers eliminates the necessity to plant annuals to maintain continuous color in the landscape.

healthy,” says Hancock. “Regular maintenance – watering and feeding your plants appropriately will also save you time and money,” he says. Keeping plants healthy and hydrated is your best defense against poor performance.

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this particular fertilizer reduces nutrient run-off and keeps our waters clean.

Minimize your lawn, maximize your style Today’s style conscious home gardeners are trading in their square-shaped lawns for a more curvaceous, stylized look that ultimately saves time and money. “Get rid of lawn in areas where it’s tough to mow or the grass struggles. Replace it with easy-care perennials and groundcovers,” says Hancock. Or replace grass with hardscape elements and free flowing flowerbeds to create an outdoor space that adds dramatic visual interest and unique style. “You can create shapes that look

great to you. You’ll end up with a personal look with loads of impact – and less upkeep.”

Incorporate art in the garden Garden planning is a lot like interior design. Every

great indoor room incorporates decorative accessories that add interest and a finishing touch to the overall look. You can apply interior design elements to your outdoor design as well.

Do add architectural elements of surprise within gardenscapes in the form of garden art “Using architectural salvage is hot right now. Decorate your beds and borders with accessories such as an old metal gate you plant sweet peas on or using an old chair or table to put containers on,” Hancock says. Design elements like these will add a powerful punch and a touch of panache to an otherwise traditional garden setting. Garden art doesn’t have to be high end or brand new. Look for unique artifacts in your own garage, at a yard sale, or a flea market. For inspiration designing your outdoor room, visit www.bhg.-com, www.-sideplanting.com and www.florikan.com. – Courtesy ARA Content

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fridge? Go ahead. But try to keep them all organized. Or just turn those digital images directly into magnets. In the bathroom, don’t display people pictures. That single-framed shot of your dog, sitting over the toilet, is fabulous. Even a multi-frame with pictures of your trip to Paris (displayed on the wall above the toilet) works well.

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An easy way to display something without it being “too much” is to make a poster. It’s easier than ever to blow up your photos these days, so go for it.

Digital photo frames are small screens dressed up as traditional photo frames, often with a nice wooden finish. The best spot for these is the office. Just grab pictures from a computer, or directly from a memory card, and copy them into the

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Who Woulda Thought? Make something no one has seen before. Think beyond a mouse pad or mug … like a lamp or a photo quilt. If you or someone in your family loves playing with gadgets, there are some new ones that convert digital photos to DVDs without a computer. Like a screen saver on the computer, the TV becomes a backdrop for photos. And there really can’t be a better spot to sit back and enjoy your photos than on the couch in front of the TV.

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Survival Skills The who, what, when, where, why and how of coaching your garden through a drought By

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Where you plant also is important. n hot, drought-prone areas, you can use shade to your advantage. If you have to water, place plants that need similar amounts of water together.

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