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I was in a funk yesterday and I need a little help. I suppose visual images can provide me with inner uplifting. Let's try it. I'm going to just assume this post makes you happy no matter what mood you are in. ;) citrus lavender b FlameWorks felted soaps by Lucky LouLou set of six soaps by BLSoaps Raspberry Vanilla by Simply Suds Patchouli soap by KB Shimmer No. 6: sweet orange, cinnamon, vanilla and hint of patchouli by Cocobong mama and baby bright owls whimsical woolies felted soap by Persnickety Pelican 15 beautifully colored soaps by Burnt Mill Dream Big by Grumpy Girl Candles Velvet Rose by Platypus Dreams Hope you enjoyed a bit of flashy, happy porn this morning... I know I needed it! Phew. I feel like a new person now. ;P *

I love curb appeal just as much as I love the interior - in fact curb appeal gives you a hint of what is to come! Check out these funny, whimsical, thatchy homes from around the world: The above two images are from the Palace of Versailles - Marie Antoinette's little getaway from the main palace located near the Petite Trianon. all images via Flickriver Don't these images make you smile?! Who wouldn't want to be like Marie Antoinette and have our own 'Petit' getaway? Best wishes to all of you!

My beloved Swedish house, located in Mullhyttan village, province of Närke. It was built in 1930, by a housecarpenter, in a much older Swedish turn of the century style, for himself and his wife to live in. He reused a great deal of architectural salvage when he built it, e.g., handmade old glass panes (with bubbles and "streaky" imperfections); 19th century tiled stoves, old timber and some old doors and old door furniture. The wooden timber window surrounds are quite special and most unusual: Swedish Jugend style (Art Nouveau).

When I plant my gardens, I start with some shrubs and small trees for height and bulk. They provide privacy where it is needed and reinforce the importance of your focal points. Shrubs really call …

Lemon trees require little maintenance after establishment. Provide the tree with irrigation and occasional fertilizer, and keep an eye out for pests.

The song "All the leaves are brown" keeps playing through my mind this time of year. It's just that it isn't true...

Learn how to design a fragrant flower garden for fantastic color from spring all the way until fall. Also, learn how to keep cut flowers lasting longer!