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Home Keeping Handbook

by Tricia

I’m struggling to find some writing ideas. It’s hard to come up with great writing ideas at this time of year – not only because we are in the cool weather months but also because of the holidays. So I thought I’d turn to others and find some popular books that my readers might enjoy.

Martha Stewart’s Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home

Now I know, Martha is one of those people that you either just love, or hate – but whether you are a lover or hater you have to admit she comes up with some pretty good tips and ideas every now and then.

Martha Stewarts home reference book is said to be a must have for many reasons. The book is printed on thick, glossy pages covered with sepia photos and it’s full of tips and ideas sectioned off in a room by room guide.

Whether you have a large or small home the key to making it beautiful and livable is managing the upkeep without feeling flustered. Marthas book tells you how to care for your home and everything in it so you’ll be able to keep your home looking it’s best. Everything is covered in this book – from creating a living room floor plan to setting a formal table; from choosing HEPA filters to sealing soapstone countertops; from organizing your home office to polishing your silver and caring for family heirlooms.

If this book sounds like a great gift idea or like something you’d like, It might be a little late to order this book for Christmas online, but here’s an Amazon link for it just in case:







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Favorite garden books?

by Tricia

I have a stack of gardening books that I keep handy in my living room.

I delve into the books for information to put into this blog or whenever I’m looking up a new plant and want to learn all about it before purchasing it, or in most cases after I’ve purchased it. Yes I’m an impulse plant purchaser.

I was wondering what kinds of gardening books my readers have at home? Here’s a list of what I have on hand:

  • Botanica’s Pocket – Annuals & Perennials
  • Ortho’s All about Azaleas, Camellias & Rhododendrons
  • 500 Popular Roses
  • 100 Easy to Grow native Plants for Canadian Gardens
  • The complete book of Garden Flowers
  • Readers Digest Illustrated Guide to Gardening in Canada
  • Complete Guide to Gardening (Better Homes and Gardens)
  • Botanica – The illustrated A-Z of over 10,000 plants

I think I’ve got a good start to my collection. What do you have that I should be sure to get for myself?

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