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Beautiful Peonies in the garden

Peonies in the garden sounds so delightful doesn’t it? Peonies are one of my favorite blooms- and they are often on repeat over here during the most wonderful time of spring- Peony season.

This year, the peonies are blooming away beautifully right now and I am mildly obsessed with how pretty those layers of lovely look mingling with the rest of the garden. Today I am sharing a few peeks of how the garden is growing in this year and a bit more about our peonies.

Peonies in the Garden

Can you even with how pretty this basket full of

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The Weekend View – French Country Cottage

WeekendView

Welcome to the WeekendView. This week it was all about projects, painting, gardening and birthday girls.

Before we got into the week that was; Memorial Day is tomorrow and while celebrating an extra day off – it is about much more than a long weekend. I want to say thank you to those who have served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice.

The Birthday Girl

Juliette turned 2 last week and we celebrated her birthday yesterday at a family dinner. The ladies all wore crowns to celebrate Queen Juju- she played with water toys, enjoyed pizza and cake

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Beach Weekend View – French Country Cottage

Welcome to the Weekend View- this week, the view looked like sand and surf, family and fun.

Beach Getaways

My husband and I decided to take off for a few days this week for a little getaway. We were planning a bigger trip but pushed it back a bit for now. We have a family reunion at our house coming up quickly and lots of storm damage that hasn’t been cleaned up yet. So, we took a quick trip over to Capitola beach and stayed a couple of days for a staycation get away.

Capitola is such a beautiful beach

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Ring In the Spring With These 3 Home Improvement Projects

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STOREYS Editorial Team

The spring season brings with it longer days, warmer weather, and a newfound desire to get the best out of our homes. For many, this means putting some time aside for a deep spring clean. For others, it’s a great time to get the ball rolling on big-ticket home improvement projects that have piled up over the winter months.

And there’s a pretty strong case to be made for tackling home improvement projects in the spring. Many contractors will tell you that it’s actually the optimal time to renovate, with its mild temperatures and the

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6 Home Improvement Projects to Tackle This Summer

Home improvement is something every American homeowner has to deal with at some point in their lives.

Nearly 15% of homeowners are expected to spend between $5,000 and $10,000 on home improvements in a given year. Some people might spend a lot more than that if they’re doing a kitchen remodel or putting an addition to their home.

The point is, home improvement costs a lot of money, so you want to be sure you’re spending your money wisely. Home improvement projects should add value to your home so that the ROI comes right back should you decide to sell.

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Home equity loans and home improvements: What owners should know now

gettyimages-545350878. jpg — For homeowners looking to finance major repairs and improvements, a home equity loan may be worth it.

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Looking for an affordable way to fund your next home improvement project amidst elevated interest rates?

Home equity loans can be a good option thanks to their relatively low costs and lenient eligibility requirements. Plus, when you spend the loan funds on qualifying home improvements, the interest can be tax-deductible.

Explore your home equity loan options here now to see what you can qualify for.

Home equity loans and home improvements: What owners should know now

If you’re a

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Interior designer shares home improvement ‘mistakes’ to avoid – creates a ‘confused’ space

Interior design is just one way homeowners can put their own stamp onto their property. However, if you’re renovating to sell, there are some important choices to stay away from as they may not be appreciated by a potential buyer. One expert has said Britons should opt for warm naturals instead.

Thomas Goodman, interior designer, MyJobQuote.co.uk, told Express.co.uk: “Using bold colors and patterns is a personal choice and not one that everyone will appreciate.

“Although some buyers will look past the bright colors and patterns, not everyone can or will.

“So, if you want to sell a house for the

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Average credit score for personal loans

The average FICO credit score in the US is currently 716, according to recent data from FICO. This average has been trending upwards since the start of the COVID 19 pandemic and has continued to rise as the economy recovers from the pandemic. With many Americans making fewer purchases at the start of the pandemic, credit card usage went down and credit scores went up. Now that Americans are recovering from the financial effects of COVID, credit scores continue to rise.

To qualify for a personal loan, borrowers generally need a minimum credit score of 610 to 640. However, your

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