Everthing you need to know about growing tulips“When it’s Spring again I’ll bring again tulips from AmsterdamWith a heart that’s true, I’ll give to you tulips from Amsterdam.” – Lyrics from Tulips from Amsterdam, Max Bygraves. If you love flowers, then a bucket list holiday destination is for sure to see the “tulips from Amsterdam”. After all, it’s the national flower of the Netherlands.That said, almost all over Europe you’ll see these elegant flowers coming out in full glory from mid-March.An interesting narrative about tulips is that it is NOT native to the Netherlands. This gracious flower comes from central Asia and Turkey. The Turks used the flowers during the…
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Italian Home Décor
Not everyone has a villa in Italy, but if you love Italy, why not capture Italy in your home?! We’ve picked up a few Italian home decor ideas through our travels in Italy.Murano GlassMurano is on the Venetian Lagoon about 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles) north of Venice and is world-famous for its glass making. The handmade centuries-old craft is known for its elegance and beauty and unique material, which is made up of 70% silica sand and 30% soda and lime (“fluxes”).Glass decor may be a vase, ornament, sculpture, mirror, jewelry, or even in lighting.A visit to Murano is highly recommended with a tour that includes watching the glass-blowing masters.…
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An Easy Container Garden In European Style
In the zones where snow and frost make it almost impossible for some plants to survive the harsh winter, it is best to containerize them and move them indoors until the warmer weather kicks in.A container garden at your front door is a warm gesture to welcome guests with pretty flowers, shrubs and/or trees. You have the added benefit to move the plants to control exposure to the sunlight. Weed and pest control is much easier. And what’s more, you can do instant makeovers!A container garden will brighten up your front door, inviting guests into your home. Seasonal color displays will add a final touch of style, such as the…
