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Simple Ways To Plan A Greener, Fuller Front Lawn

large modern house with lush green front lawn
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A great-looking front lawn can make your whole home feel more welcoming. It’s one of those details that quietly does a lot of heavy lifting. Your yard frames the house, softens the hard edges, and gives you that nice little “ah, this feels cared for” moment when you pull into the driveway. The good news is you don’t need to be a landscaping wizard to get there. A few smart choices early on can help you build a lawn that looks fuller, stays greener, and fits your real life.

Start With Your Goals

Before you do anything else, think about what you want your lawn to actually do. Some people want a clean, polished look that boosts curb appeal. Others need a space where kids can tumble around, pets can zoom in circles, or guests can gather without stepping into a mud patch.
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5 Practical Gardening Tips to Create a Low-Maintenance Garden

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A garden is always one of the nicest parts of the home, especially during the warmer months. At least, that’s the case when it’s properly looked after, which often takes a lot of time and effort. But, you can always create a low-maintenance garden if you don’t want to spend a lot of time on it, and still want a nice-looking garden.

This doesn’t have to be as hard as you’d think. With a few practical garden maintenance tips, it could be a lot easier and more straightforward than you’d think. Five of these could be more than worth trying.
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Improving Your Home Curb Appeal Doesn’t Have To Get Tricky

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Boosting your home’s curb appeal doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. While outdoor projects can quickly start to seem like too much, a few thoughtful updates can make a big difference without turning into a major headache.

The easiest approach is to break everything into simple, manageable steps. To help you get started, here are a few practical ways to refresh the exterior of your home and make it more inviting.
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Pink Thing of The Day: Abandoned Pink Solo Cup

abandoned pink solo cup photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

Nothings says “The Party’s Over” quite like a Pink Solo Cup that’s been abandoned in the grass by some thoughtless piece  of shit.  The emptiness of your cup is never an excuse for littering. Pick up after yourselves, bitches!

Eye On Design: Botanical Sofa and Side Table By Azuma Makoto

Botanical Sofa and Side Table
All Photos By Gail

Chamber home design boutique and gallery on West 23rd Street is currently hosting a selection of new creations from botanically-minded Japanese artist Azuma Makoto. We especially love this bean-shaped Sofa and Table set covered in vibrant green AstroTurf! Talk about successfully bringing nature indoors!

Botanical Side Table
Botanical Side Table

Botanical Sofa
Botanical Sofa

Each piece has what looks to us like a single, sprouted Leek bulb accent. This makes more sense when you see some of the other objects designed by Makoto, such as an array of crystal glass boxes shaped like seeds, sprouted bulbs suspended in acrylic cubes, and a tabletop collection of fungi dipped in precious metals, all of which are available in the boutique through April 30th, 2016.

Botanical Sofa Detail

Azuma Makoto Signage

Chamber is Located at 515 West 23rd Street, in the Chelsea Gallery District.