Habitat Design Holiday Pop Up Shop

December 5, 2012

Looking for some great holiday gifts???  If you’re in Sonoma or just feel like being there, come join us for our 1st Pop Up Shop of the holiday Season.  BIG SAVINGS – we promise:) WHERE:  514 Donald Drive, Sonoma, CA.  Map it WHEN: This Friday and Saturday (Dec 7th & 8th, 2012) TIMES:  10AM- 5PM [...]

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Name That eBook – WIN the Title Contest!!!

November 25, 2012

Habitat Design is coming out with our first eBook so we need an awesome title.  We are turning to you, the collective creative minds out there, for great ideas. So, here’s the deelio: WHAT:  Submit as many possible names as you want HOW:  Leave your ideas as a comment on this blog post, on our [...]

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3 Yummy Holiday Side Dishes – Bonnie & Jessy learn to cook!

November 21, 2012

Oh no, the holidays are approaching and you have no idea what side dishes to make.  I know, this topic is keeping you up at nights.   Never fear, my sister-in-law invited Bonnie and me to join her for a ‘holiday sides’ cooking class, so now you can sleep well at night – we have [...]

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Fun Things to Do After Thanksgiving

November 16, 2012

After you’re done with the Turkey stuffing (I’m not talking bread-stuff), there are some fun things happening around the Bay Area: Photo via http://mag.amazing-kids.org Holiday Traditions @ Filoli:  Check out Filoli’s annual ‘magical showcase of holiday decorations, holiday merchandise, gifts and exceptional personal and household items.  Kicking off this 9 day event is the Premier [...]

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Thanksgiving Recipes

November 16, 2012

We have three yummy recipes for you for Turkey Day – they’re easy and quick and they are family-Gemmell-approved!!!  We love starting with dessert, so here goes… Jack Daniels Pecan Pie Baked Ham with Brandy Sauce The Kentucky Christmas Cocktail – we’re making it for T-day too Photo via tellico-grains-bakery.com Jack Daniels Pecan Pie – [...]

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Bonnie’s Picks: Fun Fall and Halloween Home Accents

October 12, 2012

Judging by the falling leaves, the smell of fireplace smoke in the air and the crisp evenings, I would say fall is in full swing! Time to bring out the Halloween and harvest-inspired home accents.

Here are some of my favorite this season:

Skull Place Mats

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Create a Fall and Halloween-friendly Container Garden!

October 11, 2012

Halloween is coming up in less than three weeks, which means that now is the time to start decorating!

In addition to the usual carved pumpkins and spiderwebs, why not create your own fall-inspired container garden that will last all season — and beyond?

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This Week in the Bay: A History of the Native Plants and People of California

October 8, 2012

If you love history and gardening, this will be the perfect event for you!

Photo via thesurfersparty.com
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Photos: Plantspotting in Kauai

October 4, 2012

I’ve been on a little vacation in Anahola and Poipu, Kauai this week and thought I’d share some photos with you. It’s so refreshing to see some new plants that you don’t find on the West Coast very often!

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Solutions to a Dark Entryway: Ideas from the SF Flower Mart

September 28, 2012

A new Habitat client has a dark area at the entrance of her house — there’s not enough sunlight for plants to grow, and no irrigation. But for some reason there are two planting beds. What’s a person to do?

Well, on a recent visit to the SF Flower Mart, I came across a few ideas:

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