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The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) Stake Raised by Athena Investment Management

Athena Investment Management boosted its position in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Get Rating) by 2.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company’s most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 7,117 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after buying an additional 176 shares during the period. Home Depot makes up approximately 1.6% of Athena Investment Management’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 10th largest holding. Athena Investment Management’s holdings in Home Depot were worth $2,248,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors also recently bought

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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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Beautiful Vintage Wine Glasses – French Country Cottage

Have I mentioned I have an affinity for vintage place setting elements? Or maybe you already noticed that. From dainty detailed plates to vintage linens and lovely etched glassware- I am always on the lookout for a beautiful piece to bring home.

Vintage Wine Glasses & Other Glassware

The other day, we went out thrifting and stopped by several different thrift stores to find some treasures. I walked in and made a beeline to the kitchen and home area and stopped in my tracks when I saw stacks of beautiful vintage dishes, bowls, glasses and more. My daughter looked at

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How to trim lavender topiaries to keep them beautiful

Oh those little potted lavender topiaries are such charmers aren’t they? Planted in little pots and lined up on the table or simply tucked anywhere you want a little bit of whimsy and charm. I adore them and I know so many of you do too. And every time I share them- I get a lot of questions about how to keep them looking good. Aka- when they get a bit wild and crazy- what do you do to make them beautiful again. I gave our topiaries a trim last weekend and so, today, sharing a bit more about how

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getting grand with flowers – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME

I was recently lucky enough to spend 24 hours in the Loire Valley. We have a tour there at the end of August, and I need to check some addresses – never a hardship!

I had heard about the amazing flowers at the Chateau de Chenonceaux, and was determined to see what all the fuss was about.

I was not disappointed. They know a lot about getting grand with flowers!

Chenonceaux itself is a truly stunning chateaux that spans the Cher river from bank to bank. The history of the place dates back to the 16th century, and each age

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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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finding my garden inspiration – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME

I’m always looking for garden inspiration. Like most gardeners, I never sit back and say ‘This is finished’, the creation is fun!

You may remember at the end of last year, I had the visit of garden designer Philippe Dubreuil. I love his garden in the Perche, it is a true garden inspiration for me. He came to lunch and kindly took a moment to wander around my garden, analyzing what we had going on, and giving me suggestions for improvement.

“You have to be more BOLD”, he said several times. I nodded vaguely, trying to envisage how this would

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Protecting yourself against home improvement fraud

Now that spring has sprung, maybe you’re thinking of tackling a big home improvement project that’s been on the back burner. But if that involves hiring some help, legal experts say it’s important to do your research before signing on with a contractor. Vermont, head to the Attorney General’s website and look at the Home Improvement Fraud Registry. There’s a list of more than 100 people who are criminally convicted of felony-level home improvement fraud. Make sure the person you’re thinking of hiring isn’t on this list. In New York, contractors must be licensed in certain counties but they are …