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Dash & Albert

One of our favorite go-to brands, Dash & Albert, produces rugs that are both beautiful and durable. Always on trend with color and pattern, Dash & Albert's design style fits perfectly in so many home décor spaces.

From Woven Cotton to Indoor/Outdoor Rugs, this is a one-stop shopping trip for decorating all the floors in your home.

Made of 100% cotton, Dash & Albert's Woven Cotton Rugs are the perfect no-fuss rug in an array of juicy brights and spunky stripes. Perfect for casual spaces.

Taking inspiration from traditional tribal designs, Dash & Albert has created a line of flatweave rugs with a color palette that is both modern and inviting. Made from 100% wool using a hand loomed flat weave, these area rugs have a decidedly rustic feel. A rougher hand and durable construction give these rugs their natural earthen charm.

Hand hooked with smaller "mini" loops in a finer-gauge 100% wool yarn, these wool micro-hooked area rugs are great for high-traffic areas and require little maintenance. We love how these designs work with traditional, transitional and contemporary decor styles.

Vivid flower patterns on easy-care wool rugs brighten any space and are terrific for bedrooms, girl's rooms and playrooms.

Indoor/Outdoor Rugs - a must for all seasons! Made of superheroic polypropylene, Dash & Albert Indoor/Outdoor Area Rugs are terrific for high-traffic areas and muddy messes. Scrubbable, bleachable, and UV-treated for outdoor use. From colorful stripes to chevron patterns, these rugs are perfect for mudrooms, family rooms, bathrooms, porches and patios. Make your outdoor living space come to life!

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Welcoming Spring - Dutch Style

Have you ever seen more than 7 million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, all in bloom? Keukenhof, also known as the Garden of Europe, is the world's largest flower garden. It is situated near Lisse, Netherlands. In addition to over 80 acres of flowers, the spring garden offers 30 inspiring flower shows, 7 amazing inspirational gardens and 100 wonderful works of art. Keukenhof is world-famous and truly unique. I'm putting this trip on my bucket list!

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Quick Tips To Use Around Your Home

This list of 30 Quick Tips will take away some of the little daily fustrations we encounter around the house.

Good to Know!

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Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs

After the Easter Egg Hunt is over and you are left with all those eggs, why not try a new recipe that elevates the 'same-old deviled eggs' into a dish you would be proud to serve your guests.

This recipe from Ina Garten, with a delicious addition of Smoked Salmon, will become one of your family favorites!

photo courtesy of Food Network

Ingredients

8 extra-large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons good mayonnaise
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, plus extra for garnish
4 ounces good smoked salmon, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces salmon roe

Directions

Place the eggs in a pot large enough to hold them in a single layer. Cover the eggs with cold water and bring to a full boil over high heat. As soon as the water boils, turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the eggs stand for 15 minutes. Drain the eggs and fill the pot with cold water. Set aside until the eggs are cool.

Peel the eggs and then slice them in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks carefully. Place the yolks in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and arrange the whites on a platter in a single layer with the cut sides up and sprinkle with salt.

To the egg yolks, add the sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, salmon, salt, and pepper. Beat on medium speed until fluffy. With a small spoon, fill the egg whites with the egg yolk mixture. Cover loosely with plastic wrap (you don't want to flatten the filling) and refrigerate for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend.

When ready to serve, garnish with a dollop of salmon roe and some extra chopped chives. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

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A New Season of Color

It is so exciting to see the rainbow of bright colors being featured in the Spring 2013 magazines for fashion and home decor. Last year's hottest color, Tangerine Tango, has been trumped this year by Emerald Green. Add a bit of sunny yellow and bubblegum pink, and you can't help but smile.

Crisp Linen Pillows detailed with pintucked pleats available in 6 bright, saturated colors.

Sofas, chairs and accent pillows in a mix of fun patterns and bright solids.

Flatweave wool rugs - the perfect way to give an instant update to any room.

Grecian Bangle Bracelets with bright colors and gold accents.

Scout Tote Bags in fun, fashionable prints.

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Heart Shaped Napkin Fold for Valentine's Day

Add a romantic touch to your Valentine Table with a heart-shaped folded napkin. It is also perfect for any heartfelt occasion, such as Mother's Day or a wedding reception.

Directions:

Bring the top and bottom edges of the napkin to meet in the middle.

Now bring the bottom edge almost up to the top, leaving about 1⁄2 inch exposed.

Place your finger at the center bottom, and fold both sides up to meet in the middle.

Turn the napkin over, keeping the point toward you.

Fold in each of the four top corners to form the top of the heart, pressing the final folds helps keep the shape.

Flip the napkin over.

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Scout Totes & Accessories - New Patterns for Spring/Summer 2013

We are loving the new patterns and styles from Scout! Cheerful, colorful new totes and accessories that are perfect for so many occasions. Take them to the beach, the pool, camping, traveling or just shopping around town. They fold flat for easy storage and wipe clean. F A B U L O U S !!