Smells Like Success: The Story of a Small Candle Business
“I never planned for this to happen,” says Kelli Gaertner when asked about how she established her business, Kanda Candles. When she was a single mother, she worked two jobs…
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8 Ways to Add Cottage Charm with Garden Flowers and Fruit
Fresh-cut flowers from the garden are a true joy. We clip away, make lovely arrangements but when it’s time to display our arrangements, our choice of vase can sometimes be…
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A Cottage-Style St. Patrick’s Day
Whether you’re 100% Irish or just love celebrating all things Irish, St. Patrick’s Day is a wonderful day to get your green on! We asked our 2021 Brand Ambassador, and…
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A Cherished Pillow Business
Rosana Milam has been interested in crafting since childhood, but she didn’t fully tap into her creativity until a few years ago. “I wanted to do something I could share…
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Turning Dreams Into Reality
In January 2020, Wendy Conklin enlisted her neighbor to help her build a greenhouse. “I’ve wanted a greenhouse for years, and I finally decided to do it,” Wendy declares. She…
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2022 Trends: Maximalism, Multi-functional Spaces, and More
Need some fresh ideas for transforming your home in 2022? We’ve got you covered! Our nine professional design and home experts offer advice that you can put into practice. From…
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Minimalism Perfected
Does an organized, clutter-free home seem like a goal you could never achieve, or a dream that could never become a reality? Fear not! Minimalism expert Shira Gill has created…
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Proudly Introducing our 2022 Brand Ambassador, Kara Williams
We are delighted to introduce our 2022 Brand Ambassador, Kara Williams! After a nation-wide call for project submissions, input from our readers and much hang wringing over the talented finalists,…
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Savor and Enjoy: Decking out a Festive Tree
Hi friends! Happy Holidays! It is with so much emotion that I write this, my last column as the 2021 Brand Ambassador. Having this honor was a dream come true…
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2022 Brand Ambassador Finalist Kara Williams
Kara Williams is a Pacific Northwest wife, mom and interior designer. She is passionate about gardening, DIY projects, holiday decor of all sorts and adores putting together a beautiful tablescape…
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