“Doors” – Design & Art united with Blooms

Author Joyce Miller-Konstantinow, owner/designer “DOORS” – Have you ever contemplated on how doors play intricate roles in our daily lives?  Take a moment, stop, think, how many doors per day you walk through? For business, for enjoyment, emotionally, & for escape?  Just think, how many doors are within your home?  You open a door to [...]

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It’s Time to Refresh

Spring is the season and time to refresh and renew.  It’s simple to update, just start with a few basics.  A fresh coat of paint for the walls.  For your bed and bath select towels and sheets in crisp white or soft pastels.  January is a great time to buy during “white sales”.  Look at [...]

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Silk flowers good remedy for winter blues

The holidays are over!  After packing away all the decorations your home may feel a little empty, even sad.  The winter weather doesn’t help unless you’re an outdoor enthusiastic.  But, for us that enjoy the coziness of our homes, silk flowers offer an excellent remedy for the winter blues. Start by adding a few budding [...]

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Silk flowers of today

The silk flower industry changes in cycles just like any other industry.  The newest developments in the industry is the strong influence of succulents & miniature gardens under glass.  Although being in the Midwest, I’m not convinced that this trend will catch on.  In general most trends take 3-5 years to move through the industry and reach the Midwest. Some never make it. The [...]

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