Mothers Day Guide 2012
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! If you are looking for some great ideas to get your family celebrating on Mother’s Day, look no further than our 2012 Mother’s Day Guide. We have a fantastic selection of ideas to help make mom feel truly special on this Mother’s Day!
The Bucks County Designer House & Gardens
As fans of great architecture, we are always excited to check out local designers. Bucks County has an amazing variety of great homes and gardens. If you’ve lived here for any number of years, you may have heard about something called the Bucks County Designer House & Gardens. Interested in architecture or interior/landscape design? — You will definitely want to know more about this great initiative! (We went to the Designer House last year and it was absolutely incredible.)
The Bucks County Designer House & Gardens is a non-profit fundraiser run by Village Improvement Association of Doylestown (V.I.A) to support the Doylestown Hospital and V.I.A. Community Projects (According to their website, the V.I.A. is the only women’s club in the country to own and operate a community hospital). The first Designer House was shown in 1971, and the event has been held annually in the Spring since 1978. The details for the fundraiser are managed entirely by the 60-member Designer House Committee. The team works nearly year-round to ensure that the event is always a success.
House Hunters Comes To Bucks County
Recently, HGTV’s hit show House Hunters came to Bucks to highlight an entrepreneurial couple looking to invest in some real estate. The episode will premiere on April 5th on HGTV. It was the first time the show had decided to highlight a couple interested in purchasing a property with the purpose of renting it out. Naturally, we were excited to know more, so we sat down to talk about the experience with the featured couple Lauren and Zack (L&Z).
Happening Women In March: Pam Gifford
Throughout the month of March, we are highlighting some of Buck County’s most Happening Women. This week’s featured Happening Woman is Pam Gifford. She co-owns Holland Floor Covering in Newtown. It’s a family-owned flooring company specializing in hardwood, carpet, tile, laminate, and vinyl finishes. We recently sat down with Pam to talk with her about her business and her inspirations.
Safety Considerations When Buying Children’s & Baby Furniture
When it comes to decorating a room for your baby or child, the possibilities are endless. Stimulating colors, wall art, soothing designs, and contemporary themes are just some of the things you’ll consider, along with furniture.
One of the biggest purchases you’ll make will be a crib or bed. It’s important to consider the safety of the furniture you are buying. Here are some things to consider before purchasing children’s furniture for your child’s room.
Cribs
Most parents believe that the crib is one place where they can leave their baby unattended for short periods of time without worry. However, if you buy an unsafe crib, you are putting your baby at risk for serious injury. (more…)
Common Gutter Problems You Can Fix Yourself
Considering the snow and ice we experienced the past two winters, 2012 has treated us pretty well thus far (knock on wood). Take advantage of the mild weather by checking on the condition of your home’s exterior. Small projects like routine gutter maintenance can prevent bigger (and costly) problems in the future.
A gutter problem isn’t just a gutter problem. It’s a problem for your entire property. If left unmaintained, the ground around your house gets saturated, which creates a breeding ground for mold and mildew that eats away at your home’s foundation and the basement walls. Cracks and leaks may develop, which worsen quickly in the winter due to the ground freezing and expanding. Water damage can destroy entire homes.
Don’t let these issues become your issues. Tackle these common gutter problems this weekend: (more…)
How to Stand out from Cookie-Cutter Homes
Much of the beauty of Bucks County can be attributed to the historic houses across our region. Those lucky enough to live in one of these homes are surrounded by unique, detailed craftsmanship that cannot be found in new construction.
When you purchase a new construction home, often you can find the details repeated in other houses all over town. Often the finer details have been overlooked in favor of cost and efficiency.
Fortunately, when it comes to your home, it’s never “take it or leave it.” What you do with your home is completely up to you.
Take your railings, for example. Most houses, new construction or not, have plain builder-grade railings.
Functional? Sure.
Interesting? Absolutely not. (more…)
On the 4th Day of Christmas: Fabulous Gifts for the Home from Blue Raccoon
This month, Bucks Happening is celebrating the holidays by bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas! Each weekday from December 1st through December 16th, we’ll cover something amazing about the holiday season in Bucks County- sites to see, happening holidays events, the best local gifts, and all sorts of other goodies.
What’s better than “Four Calling Birds”…four adorable penguins to decorate your home from Blue Raccoon in Lambertville!
Since 1993, Blue Raccoon has brought the best in home design to locals. While custom crafted furniture & upholstery make up the majority of Blue Raccoon’s year round business, the store has built quite the reputation as a treasure chest of home decor items and unique gifts. (more…)
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