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Botanical fabrics come in so many textures and colors that you can mix and match with your festive florals for lovely layered looks.
I love having blooms in my home, and greenery is a big part of that. Plus, in a bit of good news, you don’t have to be a skilled floral arranger to decorate with them. You can create a fun, simple display with just a few items. Just cluster a group of small glass vases on a pretty tray and insert your favorite stems.
If arranging just isn’t your thing, try using topiaries. They make for another simple but dramatic display perfect for your table, kitchen island, bookcases or mantel. Since they come in different shapes and sizes, you can mix several together for an impactful look. Cluster three or five at the center of your kitchen island or dining table or bookend your mantel with a triad of different boxwoods.
Floral fabrics are more popular than ever. You can find gorgeous florals that span the spectrum from soft and romantic to stylized and electric. These prints add year-round freshness to your spaces, from your bedroom to your living room and every room in between. I have also found myself drawn to botanical pairings as well. They come in so many different textures and colors that you can mix and match with your festive florals for lovely layered looks.
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When in doubt on how to start celebrating botanicals in your home, look to your art. Whether you prefer realistic renderings or something a bit more painterly, there are endless artistic representations of botanical wonders. Botanical art comes in all sizes, and I just admit I’m most often drawn to oversized pieces that make a big statement and varied sizes grouped together in a gallery wall.
You really can’t go wrong though, when it comes to featuring botanical art.
Your everyday toolkit: Keep these items on hand for home repairs
Basic toolbox
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Keep a box with these essential basics: tape measure, claw hammer, utility knife, level, crescent wrenches, hex keys, a handsaw, pliers, multiple screwdrivers and a collection of screws and nails.
Try to keep it organized and easily accessible; it’s very easy for a tool box to dissolve into chaos if you don’t keep things in proper order. You’ll thank yourself later on when you need to find a particular screwdriver for a task.
Fire extinguisher
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Every home should have at least one fire extinguisher per floor. If you have only one, make sure it’s near the kitchen, where most home fires start.
Look for an ABC-rated unit that will extinguish all fire types.
Teach everyone in the home where it is and how to use it. While you’re at it, make sure your family has a plan to escape in the event of fire, and practice it.
Drill and drill bits
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A battery-powered drill and driver is an essential home tool. Add a selection of drill bits in many sizes to be ready for whatever you need.
The standard 12-volt cordless drill you can find at many big-box stores should provide more than enough juice for most home purposes.
Emergency supply kit
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends keeping an easily accessible kit with these items for emergencies: three days of food for every person in the house, 1 gallon of water per day per person, first-aid kit, flashlight, weather radio, basic tools, dust masks, plastic sheets, garbage bags, can opener, medicine, hygiene products and cellphone charger.
You can find more details from FEMA at Ready.gov/kit.
Stepladder/step stool
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A must-have for many household needs. Many injuries take place due to people using chairs or other inappropriate stand-ins for a ladder.
Remember to practice ladder safety: Never go beyond its recommended top step, don’t try to reach just a few inches more, and have a buddy hold and stabilize the ladder for you.
Safety equipment
Keep plastic gloves, leather gloves, dust masks, ear protection and eye protection on hand. You never know when a job might call for them. It’s wise to use protection during a wide variety of tasks — a mishap during yard work or while using a drill can lead to an eye injury. You can usually find safety kits that will include all the basics you need.
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