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Tips for June Planting Buy and plant crape myrtles in bloom to be sure you are getting the desired color. Know the variety’s mature size to avoid future pruning. Ask for varieties that are resistant to powdery mildew. This is the best time to plant vinca (periwinkle) in full sun. Look for the variety ‘Cora’…
Thinking of building a new home? Take this short quiz. A) Building a home is great. You get to design it and pick out just what you want! B) Building a home can be tough. The decisions! The budget! Your marriage! C) Both A and B Yes, friends, it’s C. Building from the ground up is both…
What is organization? What is organization? To me, it is just as much a mental aspect as it is a physical put-together space. I have not figured out my enneagram number but I know I thrive when things are in order. Before I start anything I have to have a picked up clean space. Buying…
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My husband Grant and I planted our roots here in Ennis, this town just drew us in. I met Grant shortly after I moved to Houston to pursue my career in Interior Design. We attended the same church and two months later, we were engaged. A few years later, my sister moved to Ennis, which…
Happy Spring! It’s Emily and Stacie of Revival Living Interiors and we’re celebrating Spring with our aptly named Spring Lane Renovation! Is there anything more fitting for a season of new growth than a full house renovation? It’s thrilling to see a beloved family home be brought into new life for a new generation. We’ve…
Tips for April Planting Plant warm-season annual flowers. For sun (6+hours per day): angelonias, copper plants, firebush, lantana, moss rose, purslane, pentas, ornamental sweet potatoes and zinnias. For shade (less than 4 hours per day): begonias, coleus, impatiens and perilla. Select short, compact plants. Plant okra and southern peas (black-eyed peas, etc). Squash, cucumbers and…
YOU KNOW, I ADORE MY WAXAHACHIE HISTORIC HOME, BUT MORE THAN THAT I ADORE THE PEOPLE IN MY HOME. ONE OF MY GREAT JOYS IS CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE AT HOME THAT CELEBRATES MY FAMILY. In this month of celebrations, let’s explore how we can actually use these four walls we inhabit to celebrate those we…
“Happy February! We’re Waxahachie natives, Emily Barnard Myers and Stacie Caffey of Revival Living Interiors and we’re delighted to be joining you to talk about interior design! Since love is in the air, we thought we’d share with you not just what we love, but what we think is one of the key ingredients of love -balance!” Just…
THE CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP AT THE EXPO The Children’s Workshop Room has become a favorite area at the annual Ellis County Master Gardener Lawn & Garden Expo. Both children and adults enjoy the educational exhibits, hands-on activities, and lively atmosphere of the children’s workshop room. This year, we will have a special focus on edible landscaping.…