Go to your family room. Shut your eyes. Take a deep breath and open your eyes. When you open them, do you feel relaxed or stressed? Ever wonder what you could do to make your home feel more relaxing?
Home and Garden
Let this be your guide for cooking, entertaining, gardening and landscaping, health and fitness and design trends for Florida living. Here you’ll get great insight from chefs and hostesses, recreational leaders, golf pros, tennis pros and other professionals who know everything there is to know about living the Florida Lifestyle!
What Makes a House a Home?
“What makes a house a home?” Is it waving to the neighbors when you come home from work? Is it enjoying the view from your porch during your morning coffee? Is it having a spacious master bedroom closet? Energy Efficiency A study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders …
Parade of Fondues
Dinner and a show! This year for Parade of Homes you can pair the occasion with yummy fondues. In tribute to our 3 divisions, North Florida, East Florida and Central Florida, we have a parade of 3 fondue recipes compiled by Emily Ellyn, Food Network Star competitor.
Spice Up Your Fall Feast
Want to impress your guests this Thanksgiving? Here are a few simple, hassle free entertaining ideas to spice up your dinner party and make your feast the talk of neighborhood!
A Fall Recipe for ICI Homes from a Food Network Star
Emily Ellyn is a well known Orlando Food Network Star and was recently a contestant on the Food Network’s show Food Network Star.
Brighten Your Florida Home with Summer-Ready Flowers
As a proud owner of a new Florida home, you’ve likely noticed that summer brings some serious heat! While the intense sun and humidity can be challenging, it doesn’t have to spell disaster for your garden. With the right selection of flowers, your outdoor spaces can thrive in the heat and keep your home looking vibrant all season long.
Here are a few heat-loving flowers that will add color and charm to your Florida landscape this summer:
Summer Vegetable Gardens and Florida Homes: What to Plant and When
As Florida’s summer heat rises, many gardeners tend to take a break from their vegetable gardens. But for those who love fresh produce, there are plenty of summer-friendly vegetables that thrive in the state’s unique climate.
Making A Home Safer For Kids
Here are some things that can be done around your home to provide a safe environment for children by Matt Fox, Making A Home Safer For Kids: Smoke detectors are the most important home-safety item. You can double your chance of survival and you only need to change the batteries …
Cleaning Up After a Party
Entertaining is a fun and wonderful way to spend quality time with your friends and family. One way to know you’ve had a successful get-together if there is a big clean up afterward. It’s important to have a cleanup strategy and the proper tools that will help you quickly and …
Decorating Your Home For Spring
Decorating your home for spring? The trends for spring home décor are brighter, newer and fresher. According to Oprah.com, Decorate for Spring: 10 Tips from 10 Different Designers, redecorating for this sunny season can be inexpensive and simple to do. Check out the tips below for spring that will give …