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Michaela Strathman
This week's featured product will bring a smile to the face of all gardeners, beginners and pros alike! The LGarden Elevated Gardening System is literally a garden on wheels. This handy cart is great for apartment dwellers on their patios, or for enhancing an already busy garden area outside the home. With a powder coated steel frame and wooden accents to soften the look, this rolling planter looks great and boasts a 500 weight capacity rating (anyone who has ever tried to pick up a large bag of dirt will know why.)
Here, the top reasons why this handy garden helper shines:
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Michaela Strathman
Whether you are attending a high school or college graduation ceremony, the same old standard graduation gifts still apply in today's world. Just be sure to check out these finds to make sure your gift is still relevant in the modern world:
Briefcases are still a great gift for grads, just make sure it is designed to safely transport a laptop, which is an essential part of any student or professional's world. This one has a feminine design and looks just like a handbag!
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Michaela Strathman
It's almost beach season! Whether you live on the coast or in the middle of the country, adding a touch of the beach to your home design can be fun and refreshing. As always when changing up your home decor, start small and work your way up to a fully redecorated room.
Here are some great beachy-decor finds for every area of the home:
What a beautiful alternative to a traditional towel hook! These Coast Hooks are made of natural sea stones which are then replaced for sustainability. Use them in the bathroom, kitchen or entryway to hang coats, towels and more.
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Michaela Strathman
Sure, we've all heard of Over the Door Shoe Racks and Coat Hooks. But there's simply more to closet storage than just that! When space is at a premium in your home, look to the backs of your doors for extra hanging and storage space. Whether it is the hall closet, bedroom or back of the bathroom door, there is an over the door organizer out there to solve almost any storage dilemma.
Here are some of the more unique forms of Over the Door Racks you will find:
Video Game Storage on the back of the door? So smart. Anyone with kids knows how quickly video games and their related equipment can take over your life. This one is perfect for the kids' bedroom door, pantry or wherever else they like to hang out.
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Michaela Strathman
We all could use a little more time. Maybe a little more time to exercise, play with the kids, or simply read that dusty book that's been sitting on the nightstand for months. Home product manufacturers have responded to this need by creating products that save you a little time here and there while at home, to allow you to enjoy more of the things that truly make you happy.
Here, our best picks, all under $50:
Motels have had it right for years! A wall mounted hair dryer makes this must-have hair tool easy to grab and easy to stash.
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Michaela Strathman
Why hasn't anyone thought of this before? We ladies love our boots, and so does this week's featured product! The Adjustable Boot-Shoe Tree can hold up to 6 pairs of boots, or a combination of boots and shoes (3 pairs of boots plus 12 pairs of shoes). With a customizable design, this shoe and boot rack is the ultimate in versatile apparel organizers, taking you through the fall and winter months with ample space for your tall boots, and then allowing you to swap some of that boot storage out for shoes when the weather heats up and the flats and sandals come out.
The makers of this shoe rack have thought of everything:
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Michaela Strathman
Whether you are are a student of meditation or simply like an Asian-inspired space to relax, there are ways to make any outdoor living space more "Zen". You don't have to say "om" or even incorporate Buddha into your design. Simple swaps for items you already have in the yard can be made for a more calming, spa-like feel.
Here are the Best in Asian-style Garden Accents for the Home:
Rock Cairns guide your way through the garden with peace and ease. Purchase or make your own!
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Michaela Strathman
Out with the new, in with the old? Bronze, a color we think of as coming from a different, long-ago time, is finding its way into modern bathrooms in the form of accessories and organizers, taking center stage! Chrome is still the number one choice for many bathrooms, followed by brushed stainless steel, but if you are tired of the cool metallic finishes and are looking for something a bit warmer, bronze is your new best friend! This week's featured product, the Cameo Bowl Brush is part of a collection of bathroom accessories, organizers and cleaning tools, all with a bronze finish.
You may think bronze is an old fashioned color that will give your home an unwanted antique look,
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Michaela Strathman
Keeping the kitchen neat and tidy requires the right tools. But those tools don't have to drag your style down! Cabinet, pantry and even spice organizers come in a variety of colors, designs and materials, ready to take your kitchen to the next level in terms of functionality and style.
Here are our picks for getting the kitchen in order, without sacrificing your signature look:
These Antiqued Copper Kitchen Canisters are truly a thing of beauty and can hold all of your baking staples like flour, sugar, and even coffee. The elegant design allows for placement right on the countertop!
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Michaela Strathman
This week's featured product is designed equally with storage and style in mind. The Montego Bay One Door Multi-Purpose Storage Cabinet is a true show-stopper, with a spa-like resort feel! This outdoor cabinet, part of a collection that includes a deck box and a patio bar, is made of beautiful eucalyptus with a rich, warm brown finish. The shutter like door and accent pieces are reminiscent of tropical decor, perfect for the home with a pool or even just a patio in need of storage. This model and stands tall and narrow, a great space-saving design for modern storage needs. Removable shelves on the inside allow for a variety of items, from stacks of beach towels to extra throw pillows, patio furniture cushions or even toys.
Here are some new and fresh ideas to best utilize this handy patio storage cabinet:
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Michaela Strathman
Be ready for outdoor entertaining fun, just a month away, with the newest gadgets and tools in outdoor comfort! Here are our picks to help you achieve outdoor entertaining pro status:
This set of 12 Stackable wine glasses is made of acrylic plastic, crystal clear but unbreakable. Great for enjoying a favorite "glass" of vino with friends and family!
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Michaela Strathman
With the weather warming up, air-drying your laundry takes center stage! This week's featured product calls on a space efficient design and sturdy construction to make the grade (and better). The Telefix 100 Wall Mount Laundry Drying Rack looks just like a simple, wall hugging towel rack when it is recessed. But with a simple sliding action, it becomes a laundry drying wonder with 26 feet of drying space. Eight bars pull out to hang anything from towels to delicates, linens and more. The materials are durable and rust resistant, ready for use inside or outside the home. As we all know, drip drying laundry helps take a load off the environment, and preserves clothing for longevity.
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