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    Dazzling designs: Razzle Dazzle offers clothing and accessories in Cape Coral

    Claim to fame Cape Coral's boutique for the fashionable woman has operated in the same location in the city for 23 years, with a loyal clientele that visits from as far south as Naples.

    • May 18, 2013
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    Eastern sub alates and workers. James Castner/ Special to news-press.com

    Florida a termite's paradise

    Rain, food, warmth provide ideal conditions for troublesome insects to ravage their way into your home

    • May 17, 2013
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    Allspice. Special to news-press.com

    Chilli thrips, newer pest, can damage viburnum

    Thomas Becker answers readers' gardening questions.

    • May 17, 2013
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    Bromeliads add exotic flair to the landscape. Special to news-press.com

    Bromeliads known for colors

    Our customers are often drawn to the colorful bromeliad collection at the nursery and have frequent questions about these beautiful, exotic plants.

    • May 17, 2013
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    A patriotic tablescape designed by Kathryn Greeley, author of 'The Collected Tabletop,' for Memorial Day or Fourth of July.

    Local decorators, Miromar Center join to offer feast for the eyesthrough tablescapes

    The new dining area often offers a meal garnished with color. A rich color scheme can make the room feel more lively and welcoming.

    • May 17, 2013
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    An example of a living room featuring an interesting mix of styles and objects. Your decor does not need to stick to a certain style or vibe; it should please you though. Special to news-press.com

    Decorating a happy home

    There have been countless books published on the art of interior design. Every month, there are new installments of decorating magazines on the newsstands. And in today's world, we also have design blogs.

    • May 17, 2013
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    Pottery Barn's metropolitan mirrors with shelves. Photo courtesy of Pottery Barn

    Mirror, mirror on the wall ... time for bathroom makeover

    If the mirrors in your bathroom have seen better days, it's time for a makeover. This one is easy and will have the most impact on the room for a few dollars.

    • May 17, 2013
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    Yard art: Front-yard masterpiece

    Local artist Kathleen Davis-Moran has a large dalle de verre hanging in her front flower bed on Orantes Drive in Punta Gorda. It is made of various recycled bottles and bottoms, marbles and cut glass framed in an old frame.

    • May 11, 2013
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    Sandy Chilewich’s finely embossed ornamental design is created with a one-of-a-kind mold and is spot printed with metallic foil (chilewich.com).

    Place mats with panache

    The place mat is a favorite at many dinner tables: The often-whimsical plastic version catches the slip of spaghetti from a youngster’s fork, while a nice cotton placemat elevates the dining experience just a little without having to set down a whole tablecloth.

    • May 10, 2013
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    Kris Kolar

    Clive Daniel executives go to Market

    Twice a year, the serious retail home furnishings buyers and interior designers flock to the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. Known within the trade simply as '

    • May 10, 2013
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    Domnick M. Minella

    Fresh picks from High Point furniture Market

    Twice a year, High Point, N.C., is host to one of the largest industry markets in the world — the International Home Furnishings Market.

    • May 10, 2013
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    This coral drift rose has been recently fertilized and is healthy and beautiful as a result. Special to news-press.com

    Fertilizer ban doesn't mean plants won't grow

    We are approaching the start of the Lee County fertilizer ordinance, which bans the use of fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus from June 1 to Oct. 1. Nitrogen and phosphorus are primary nutrients and they are the first two of the three numbers (such as 10-10-10) on the typical retail fertilizer label.

    • May 10, 2013
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    Plumbing 101: How home water sewer works

    How many people think about where sewer gas in the home goes or why plumbing pipes in the wall make a 'bang' noise at times? Not a common thought, but it does stir interest, doesn't it?

    • May 10, 2013

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