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Summer Special Occasion Table – French Country Cottage

Summer Special Occasion Table – French Country Cottage

Summer is always a perfect time for a family gathering and for special occasions. Maybe you are celebrating an engagement or a birthday or anniversary. Whatever the occasion- setting a table that delights is key. And the setting goes beyond how the table is decorated- the location & the areas just beyond the table are also key when setting the stage for a dazzling gathering.

setting a summer table

Today, for our second post on inspiring entertaining ideas for June- I am breaking down a few tips for doing just that- and the best part is that it is so easy to do and

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our august 2023 box and a giveaway

our august 2023 box and a giveaway

our august 2023 box and a giveaway

I’m happy to announce our August box giveaway! This Box is all about the French love of food and cooking and will be curated around the theme, Bon Apétit.

our august 2023 box and a giveaway

Good food is such a central and vital part of our everyday life here. Sitting down to eat is not only for sustenance. A meal is a moment to rest, to reflect, to talk, to exchange… and all too often here to start thinking about the next meal!

As with many homes around the world, the kitchen is the heart of the household. A place to prepare food, and also

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The Art of Slow Living & 5 Tips

The Art of Slow Living & 5 Tips

The Art of Slow Living

When we went to Europe for the very first time- my husband and I noticed that there was a very different feeling in the way time seemed to flow there. That first morning, we were up before dawn ready to go get coffee and start exploring – but Paris was ready to sleep in for a few more hours. We spent the first few days in Paris learning to slow ourselves down a bit. And I say learning– because it was learning. It was a new thing to not just jump out of bed

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Joplin Menards store could open next year

Joplin Menards store could open next year

Jun. 12—Home improvement retailer Menards hopes to have a Joplin store open next year, a spokesman told the Joplin Globe.

“Although no official opening date has been announced, if all goes as planned we hope to open a new store and begin serving the home improvement needs of the great folks in Joplin and the surrounding region sometime in 2024,” reads a statement provided Monday by Jeff Abbott, spokesman for Menard Inc.

Building permit applications have been filed for the construction of a Menards home improvement and lumber supply store in the 32nd Street Place development.

Joplin’s chief building official,

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The Home Depot, Inc. Expected to Earn Q2 2024 Earnings of $4.43 Per Share (NYSE:HD)

The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Get Rating) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research decreased their Q2 2024 earnings per share estimates for shares of Home Depot in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, May 30th. Zacks Research analyst R. Lohia now forecasts that the home improvement retailer will post earnings per share of $4.43 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $4.67. The consensus estimate for Home Depot’s current full-year earnings is $14.98 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Home Depot’s Q3 2024 earnings at $3.77 EPS, Q4 2024 earnings at $2.86 EPS,

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Real vs Faux- How to Decorate with Beautiful Flowers

Real vs Faux- How to Decorate with Beautiful Flowers

Have you ever wondered how artificial flowers compare to real – side by side?

I got a message from a reader recently after showing some faux floral decor on the table. It was about using faux flowers in decor and if that was something that is ok to do if you love and like fresh. A perfect topic to delve into more.

The quick answers? For one, there are no rules! If you love fresh flowers and find a faux arrangement that knocks your socks off? It’s OK to love and enjoy them both! For two: not all faux flowers

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soaking up spring and our may/june magazine

soaking up spring and our may/june magazine

MFCH MAGAZINE MAY/JUNE
Cover photo by Frederic Ducout

May is one of the busiest moments in my year. The garden needs attention, our MFCH Tours pick up speed and social life here gets busy again after the quieter winter.

My favorite time of the day is when I can finally sit and relax and flip through the MFCH Magazine. The May/June issue is a particular favorite of mine because it is full of beautiful homes and gardens around France in the springtime. Putting our magazine together every two months is rather like making a large, colorful cocktail. We always try to include the

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Home Depot Stock: Undervalued With Attractive Dividend Yield (NYSE:HD)

Home Depot Stock: Undervalued With Attractive Dividend Yield (NYSE:HD)

The Home Depot

KenWiedemann

Investment thesis

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) has been demonstrating solid financial performance over the last decade, which was highly appreciated by the market. The stock delivered a stellar 14% annualized return only from the price appreciation and dividend ignored.

Home Deport stock price chart 10 years

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