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Mar 17th 2025

How to Choose the Perfect Window Boxes

Window boxes are a simple yet impactful way to enhance curb appeal, add a touch of greenery, and even create privacy. Whether you're looking to grow vibrant flowers or fresh herbs, window boxes prov …

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Mar 13th 2025

Low-Maintenance Flower Boxes

Spring is here and curb appeal is a top priority for many homeowners.  Adding flower window boxes to your home is an easy and cost-effective way to enhance curb appeal, but keeping vibrant bloo …

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Feb 25th 2025

Spring Garden Prep Guide

As the days grow longer and the air begins to warm, spring is the perfect time to refresh your outdoor spaces and prepare for a season of entertaining and relaxation. Whether you're looking to enhan …

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Jan 10th 2025

Styling with Artificial Plants

Decorating your home with artificial plants is a versatile and low-maintenance way to infuse your space with natural beauty.  Unlike live plants, artificial greenery requires no watering, pruni …

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Dec 11th 2024

Elevate Your Holiday Decor

The holiday season is a time of wonder and joy, a period when homes transform into havens of warmth and cheer.  One of the most enchanting ways to elevate your holiday decor is by crafting stun …

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Nov 13th 2024

Elegant Holiday Centerpieces

A beautifully crafted centerpiece can instantly transform your holiday table, setting the stage for a festive and memorable gathering.  Whether you prefer a classic, traditional look or a moder …

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Posted by Stephanie Green on Oct 10th 2024

Fall Window Box Makeover

A 36-inch Laguna Window Box from Hooks & Lattice filled with shade plants for Autumn.  Design and photo by Contained Creations. -- Create a Fall Flower Box with Foliage, Pumpkins, and Berrie …

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Sep 11th 2024

Front Entrance Design Tips

Does your front entrance have you in a design quandary?  If you’ve found it challenging to decorate your front entrance with a style that complements your home’s architectural eleme …

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Jul 16th 2024

How to Plant a Hanging Basket

Hanging baskets are a vibrant and versatile addition to any décor collection.  A beautiful basket overflowing with cascading blooms is an exceptional way to bring life and cheer to balc …

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Jun 14th 2024

Summer Curb Appeal Tips

Summer is here, and with it comes the urge to spend more time outdoors. But why not extend that feeling right from the curb? Creating summer curb appeal doesn't require a complete overhaul. With a f …

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May 2nd 2024

Window Boxes 201 Guide

Mother’s Day is May 12th! Shop window boxes and planters in time for the special day at Hooks & Lattice. #hooksandlatticepartner A 36-Inch Laguna Window Box from Hooks & Lattice filled …

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Apr 3rd 2024

Transform Your Front Porch

Your front porch is the welcoming entryway to your home. It’s an extension of your interior, creating first impressions and inviting guests inside. Not to mention, front porches can have a tre …

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Mar 12th 2024

Window Boxes 101 Guide

Written By Stephanie Green of Contained Creations Hooks & Lattice is a window box manufacturer, supplier and retailer dedicated to can-do curb appeal.  My sincere thanks to them for sponsorin …

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Feb 15th 2024

Home Lighting Tips

Who says you have to wait for the sunny days of spring to enjoy the calming presence of real greenery? Even on the harshest days of winter, you can revel in your very own indoor oasis by using a var …

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Jan 9th 2024

Home Lighting Tips to Help You Escape the Winter Blues

So, the holidays are over, but you’re still in a cozy state of mind. Maybe it’s the shorter days, or the brisk winter air that sends you inside under your soft blankets. But while this t …

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Nov 4th 2023

Thanksgiving Hanging Baskets & Fall Porch Decor

Key Takeaways Thanksgiving hanging baskets instantly add seasonal warmth and curb appeal Mix live greenery, faux fall plants, and decorative accents for layered autumn style Choose hanging basket st …

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