Summer Bulbs for Southern Illinois Gardens
University of Illinois Extension educator Richard Hentschel advises planting summer flowering bulbs after spring frost to add color and texture. Popular options include canna gladiola calla lily elephant ear dahlia and agapanthus. Plant in well drained soil with compost and dig up after frost for storage.
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Women claim their own craft spaces at home in Birmingham
Interior designer Michelle Mio notes rising demand for private women only rooms used for sewing scrapbooking or bill paying. Alison Oleshansky transformed two basement closets into a glitter pink scrapbooking room with crystal chandeliers and a rolling table. Her 11 year old twins do homework there and she cherishes a bright happy space.
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Slobproof Paint Pen for quick touch ups by Debbie Wiener
Debbie Wiener, an interior designer for mess proof interiors, created a plastic tube pen with a brush top that holds wall paint for fast touch ups. The pen is refillable, comes with a cap, and can be ordered at www.slobproof.com. A set of two pens and a syringe costs $19.99 plus shipping.
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