How to Grow Paprika

Bulk paprika

Paprika is a mild but flavorful spice that's more than just a garnish for deviled eggs.

Paprika is a pungent addition to any dish, and Americans are only just learning what many Europeans already know about the prince of mild peppers.


Why Doesn't my Paprika Have any Flavor?

Often seen as a garnish for foods that are served chilled, like deviled eggs and mayonnaise-based

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A fantastic surprise home makeover for a soldier returned from Afghanistan!

What caught my eye in this home makeover was the casual, "collected-over-time" look. What I loved way that newly wed Meg Stein surprised her Army sergeant husband with this home makeover when he returned from Afghanistan! How sweet is that?

I love the cozy but clean design of this dining room.  Wood chandelier - $50 at a garage sale...vintage Duncan Phyfe table - great deal on eBay.

It's all about white kitchens for me.

Meg already had the flat file coffee table, so she designed the room around it.  I really like the file as a coffee table.  It's unexpected, and what a great way to store mags!!

What do you think of this charmer?

via HGTV Mag June/July 2012 issue

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Understanding Plant Hardiness Zones

The USDA's list of plant hardiness zones categorizes geographical locations across the U.S. based on their estimated lowest winter temperatures.  The lower the number on the list, the colder the zone will be.

For example:  Zone-10 has an expected low temperature range of between 30 and 40 degrees F. (pretty temperate).  Zone-9, which is one number lower, has an expected low temperature

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Danish inspiration from Oyoy

Oj oj oj (as they say in Sweden!), but what's not to love about the relatively new Danish brand Oyoy?! Led by designer Lotte Fynboe, Oyoy's vision is to design functional products using high quality materials in beautiful colours and shapes.

Oyoy

So many patterns and geometric shapes! Really lovely. It's definitely worth checking out their website here.

I am sitting nervously waiting to hear baby news from my wonderful friends David and Ullis who are in hospital on this stormy January day. Fingers crossed for you guys, thinking of you! x

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BROWN AND WHITE / BARNA ÉS FEHÉR

Via Nicety

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PALE NEUTRALS / SÁPADT TERMÉSZETESSÉG

Via Desire to inspire

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MOOD BOARD 2 / HANGULATKÉP 2

American Vintage long sleeve cotton shirt, 11.150 HUF / GANT embroidered button down shirt, 34.980 HUF / Balmain leather jacket, 1.245.555 HUF / Balmain skinny leg pants, 398.515 HUF / Black boots, 12.190 HUF / Leather backpack, 70.735 HUF / Vintage cowboy hat, 5.535 HUF / Rachel Zoe leather fingerless glove, 22.135 HUF / DNS Design DNS-Design - mykii key pouch, 3.720 HUF / Balmain Vintage Washed Ribbed Blue Biker Jeans, 286.990 HUF / Saint Laurent Studded iPad® case, 393.420 HUF / Chiasso Basso Convertible Sofa - Black, 154.535 HUF / Industrial Steel Cabinet / Chiasso Infinity Tunnel End Table, 110.255 HUF / Orange Lumbar Back Support Pillow Insert Included, 5.535 HUF / CB2 Velvet Twist Orange 23"X11" Pillow, 7.740 HUF / late 1940's vintage industrial triple-jointed pressed steel floor lamp..., 176.010 HUF / Potted Phalaenopsis - Orange, 11.060 HUF / Iron Travelers Trunk / S/2 Orange Leather Baskets / Single Barrel | Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey / Harley-Davidson.jpg (640×426) / Sons of Anarchy / Minus tio webshop - City Sunday, black / Google képkeresési találat:... / Google képkeresési találat: http://www.topearl.com/images/MER205-m.jpg / Nyári újdonság a Newmaxtól

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Make your walls beautiful! Inspiring ways to hang art.

CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

A mid-weekly reminder to everyone to enter to win an amazing Change of Art frame!  I'll announce the winner on Feb. 6th.

Here are a handful of very cool ways to display art in your home, and a Change of Art frame would really help you do it!

One of my favorite salon style walls, I love how the artwork even extends to the floor!

Add even more textural interest to a brick wall by hanging some framed art and mixed-media pieces.

Different color mats can make a gallery wall less formal.

1. Angie Hranowskyh 2. Heart Homec 3. Covet Garden 4. West Elm 5. Sweet Home Style 6. Bolig magasinet

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MOOD BOARD / HANGULATKÉP

Rebecca Minkoff hobo handbag, 158.885 HUF / Smythson , 44.390 HUF / Nolen Niu Mirror Sectional Sofa, 1.348.395 HUF / Nolen Niu EVO Armchair & Ottoman, 554.895 HUF / Fredrick Ramond Broadway 24 1/4" Aluminum Disc Chandelier - #W4581, 266.330 HUF / Chiasso Infinity Tunnel Cocktail Table, 199.320 HUF / Signal Flag Eight - Numeral Eight, 109.870 HUF / Signal Flag Xray - Stop Your Intention, 109.870 HUF / Signal Flag Mike - My Vessel is Stopped, 109.870 HUF / Chiasso Pawn Table - Saffron, 75.245 HUF / Design House Stockholm Björk Stools, 57.710 HUF / Everyday Art Vintage Marquee Arrow Light, 44.170 HUF / Philippi City Oil Lamp, 66.875 HUF / Flora Novara 93154 Laurel Sweet Bay Ball Tree Permanent Plant, 30.850 HUF / Blomus - Greens Round Planter On Wheels, 28.765 HUF / Tripod Floor Lamp - Silver Base/Gold Shade (Includes 2 Cfl Bulbs), 13.870 HUF / Jonathan Adler Cross Pillow Mustard and Grey, 21.750 HUF / Jonathan Adler Cross Pillow Mustard and Grey, 21.750 HUF / Wool 26x15 Grey Pillow, 9.985 HUF / Cyan Design Royal Crown, 13.315 HUF / Sukan / SET (2 piece) Lemon Yellow Simple Colored Linen Pillow Case..., 11.100 HUF / Laura Ashley VHA101042 Succulents Clay Container Permanent Plant, 10.430 HUF / Cyan Design Jester Crown, 8.880 HUF / Mini Potted Succulent, 1.100 HUF / Signal Flag Five - Numeral Five, 109.870 HUF / holden magazine rack, 26.190 HUF

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Swedish fireplace inspiration

So many of the Swedish homes you see feature a fab Kakelugn (tiled stove) in the corner of the room. These date back to the 1880's neo-renaissance era (today's history lesson!). Many of them are not used for heating today but can still look pretty with lit candles. This home for sale through Alvhem is lucky enough to have one in the sitting room AND in the kitchen.

Alvhem

There is something very cool and cosy about having a fireplace in the kitchen don't you think?! In fact I'll add 'kitchen fireplace' to my dream home 'must have' check list right now!

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