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A Guide to Cottage Style Décor
May 2022 Cottage style is all about creating that warm, welcome, casual feel. If you love curling up with a good book, relaxing with a…
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Turn Up the Heat with the Spice Project
April 2022 The Spice Project is one of Elmwood Manor’s tastiest VIP Program partners. That means residents can get 15% off their first purchase….
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Storing Fresh Strawberries
March 2022 We’ve all been there. The fresh strawberries at the grocery store look amazing. But a couple of days after you’ve brought them…
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The Declutter Mindset
February 2022 Whether you’re daunted by the idea of decluttering your apartment or raring to get going, organizing and keeping things that way are all…
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This Year’s Décor Trends
January 2022 You might wonder, what exactly drives a trend? Experts say you do. What society needs emotionally directly impacts the design esthetics that…
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Your Winter Cleaning Checklist
December 2021 Sure, you’ve heard of people doing their spring cleaning but what about a winter cleaning? There are quite a few things in…
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Color Psychology and Your Décor
November 2021 Color Psychology is a theory of how each color affects a person’s mood, productivity, and creativity. When a person is surrounded by calming…
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What’s a Shallot? Can’t I Just Use an Onion?
October 2021 If you like to cook, you probably have onions in your pantry. And if you cook a lot, you probably have both…
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Four Housewarming Party Games
September 2021 Having a housewarming party after moving into your apartment or townhome is a great way to show off your new place…
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How to Clean & Sanitize Secondhand Furniture
August 2021 Maybe you love vintage furniture, garage sales, or are just on a tight budget. Whatever the reason, finding that perfect piece of new-to-you…
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Apartment-Friendly Water Games For Summer
July 2021 Outside water games are a great way to keep your kids both cool and active when the weather gets hot. While it’s easy…
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Alternative Uses for Dryer Sheets
June 2021 Chances are you put a dryer sheet in with every load of laundry you dry, but did you know there are lots of…