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Prepare for delightful sensory overload at the NW Flower & Garden … – The Seattle Times

Prepare for delightful sensory overload at the NW Flower & Garden …  The Seattle Times

Jackie O Turned a Sheep Farm into her Dream Retreat on Martha’s Vineyard; It Now Costs $65M

“Forty years ago, my mother fell in love with Martha’s Vineyard,” Caroline Kennedy shared, thinking back to the time Jackie Kennedy Onassis first laid her eyes on the serene estate she bought back in 1979. “When she found Red Gate Farm, it was a perfect expression of her romantic and adventurous spirit. The dunes and […]

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Get Into the Christmas Mood by Checking Out these 5 Homes with Amazing Fireplaces

‘Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…’ Nothing invokes the spirit of Christmas more than an evening spent by a crackling fireplace, while Nat King Cole plays seasonal tunes in the background. Throw in a throw blanket, roasted chestnuts and some hot chocolate, and you’ll have created the ultimate Christmas ambiance.  Not all of us are […]

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10 Ways to Spot Valuable Vintage Dishware

How valuable is that old set of vintage dishes? Here’s how to find out and what you need to know to make a sale.

Are the Houses From ‘The Holiday’ Real? We Found Iris & Amanda’s Picture Perfect Homes

I need to confess. Since its release back in December 2006, I’ve seen The Holiday approximately seventy-five times! (Yes, it gets at least five watches every. single. Christmas.). I can quote entire scenes, I know the score by heart, and I’ve lost count of the many occasions I’ve rocked out to Mr. Brightside in sync with a slightly inebriated, cardigan-clad […]

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Best cities to retire 2018

Retirees may have different tastes in culture and recreation, but there are some basic aspects of a retirement living environment that have fairly universal appeal. Getrichslowly.org ranked the 20 best cities for retirement to help you decide where to spend your golden years, coming up with a diverse list, with choices that span across the country. There are some names on the list you might expect, and some that will probably come as a big surprise.

Methodology

Getrichslowly.org took into account the following criteria when deciding where retirees may want to put down roots:

Home Improvement on a Budget: 19 Tips on How to Save Money at Lowe’s

We’ve all been there: You’re staring down the end of a home improvement project and wondering how the bill got so high. You thought you’d calculated all of the costs, but of course, it turned out to be more. And the rising cost of inflation means you’re seeing that price increase not just at home […]

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Notes on Giving Away my First $100,000

Here’s a little quiz: Suppose you are living an extremely happy life  – all your material needs and wants are met, and there is still money to spare. Then suddenly, you get even more money. Do you:   For many people, this might seem like a trick question. After all, needs are cheap but how […]

15 Must-Try Restaurants in Santa Rosa: Where the Santa Rosa Locals Eat

Whether you’ve lived in Santa Rosa for a while or recently moved there, check out 15 must-try restaurants in Santa Rosa. Find out where the locals eat.