Each year when Black Friday hits, Americans hit the stores in droves (at least they did pre-COVID) and hit the online sales in record numbers. We buy a lot of “stuff.” But more and more families are realizing they don’t necessarily need more “stuff.” What they want is an experience. We’re biased, of course, but […]
It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving 2021 is almost here! As in years past, we are thankful for some of the same things. This year, we are especially thankful for a healthy year and for our loyal clients. What about you? What are you thankful for? As we wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, we thought we’d […]
Just like the interior of your home, the right lighting and a superior sound system can set the mood and enhance your outdoor living spaces. We’re in the business of creating luxury outdoor living spaces for our clients, and increasingly, they’re asking us to install high-end outdoor lighting and outdoor sound systems. And it’s no […]
Halloween is right around the corner. But it’s not too late to plan a spooky transformation for a proper party. These backyard Halloween party ideas are easy to customize to your own space, and you can go cute for the little ones or extra creepy for an adults-only party. Invite guests to come in costume […]
We don’t know about you, but we think fall is prime grilling season. Sure, we like to grill in the summer, but it can get hot! When there’s a chill in the air and the humidity has vanished, we start looking for new grilling recipes to try. And did you know that in addition to […]
You take pride in your home’s appearance. And if you’re like most homeowners, that pride extends to your front yard, back yard, and the rest of your property. Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer or you prefer to hire the experts to do the design and hard labor of installation, it helps to know what the various […]
Although you may use your fire pit occasionally during the summer, it really gets a workout when the temperatures start to drop in the fall. There’s just something about the warmth of a fire, and watching the dancing flames. But just like any open fire, you need to keep safety and basic maintenance in mind […]
Happy Labor Day! It’s the unofficial end of summer and the last day of summer vacation for a lot of school kids around the country. But Labor Day is a lot more than that. We thought today would be a good time to look at the story behind why we celebrate Labor Day. Labor Day […]
If you’ve invested in a beautiful home in the Capital Region, you want every aspect of it, inside and out, to reflect your aesthetics. This should include your outdoor lighting as well. No basic exterior lighting fixtures will do your new patio, outdoor kitchen, and home’s exterior justice. When it comes to enchanting exteriors and […]
If you’re like us, you love flowers of all kinds. Whether you have hanging baskets, flowers in urns on your front step, masses of flowers in your garden beds, or all of the above, you can make the floral display last longer by deadheading flowers. What Is Deadheading? If you’re new to the term, deadheading […]
