Who Else Wants To Get Out Of Town This Weekend?

Real or not real? Find out for yourself at the Philadelphia Flower Show 2013

Why You Should Leave Home This Weekend

So many of you are working so hard these days and sometimes you feel there's no light at the end of the tunnel. To make matters worse one week blends into the next and you know there's something better. I feel your pain, but I also know it doesn't have to be that way - you can free yourself from your work and stress if you just leave town and check out something new this weekend.

My Prescription For a Feel Better Weekend

Every March, the city of Philadelphia offers one of the most incredible sights for people of all ages to enjoy - the Philadelphia Flower Show. The photo above is one of the garden designs that will catch your attention and transport you to another world. After your visit there, you'll arrive home renewed and ready for spring and full of ideas for your garden or home.

What can you plan for the weekend that would not be work related?

Flowers are not your thing? Ok - have you been to NYC's Museum of Natural History in awhile? Mmm, probably not! Not ready for a road trip as yet? Then Google Washington DC and plan from the comfort of your computer to finally enjoy the Cherry Tree Festival in one of the most beautiful cities in the northeast.

See you there!

Mary Alice Smith
M. A. Smith, Ltd.
Interior Design
732 690-2030

Why you should do it now or else..

Photo courtesy of John and Mary Ann Thesing's Garden

Why you should do it now or else....

If you have a few to-do lists as I do, you may notice there are those items that never get done.

For instance, on my list this spring is 'weed garden'. However, last fall's list includes "plant ground-cover to prevent weeds." So, when I set out to tackle the weeds last week, I not only had a lot of weeds, but I had to weed fast to avoid all the mosquitoes we have because of this winter's warm temps. Obviously, I did not get to the 'plant ground-cover' item and so I am paying the price now.

You would think after years of gardening, I would know that using ground-covers can save you from hours of weeding. Well, even though I do know that, I didn't follow through. If only I paid attention to my list last fall, the weeding and those mosquito bites may not be an issue that I have to deal with now!

So the message today is - pay attention to all the items on your to do list. For me, once I plant those ground-covers - weeding will no longer take up space on my to do home to-do list of things I really enjoy doing - like planting perennials, or re-decorating a room.

What is that one item on your list, that you could grab hold and deal with today - for once and for all?