Hosted by the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center, come celebrate the past and present history of Palos Park as an artist community with a housewalk featuring artists/designers , their studios, creative spaces, and beautiful & unique homes. Limited Reservations - 708.671.0648

• Create a TALL arrangement with blooming forsythia or pussy willow branches in a clear tall vase. Add black smooth river rocks for added drama to the bottom of the vase.
• Potted bulb buds like daffodils, tulips and hyacinth are great colorful accents to perk-up your winter weary interior.
• Infuse a bit of a new color into your home - Try colors like red raspberry (heartfelt SW-6586,) sprout green (sweet daphne BM-529,) or robin's egg blue (fantasy blue BM-716.)

Two new Builder's Models at Creekside Estates by Beechen & Dill Builders will be available for viewing May 3rd. Each Model has it's own distinctive interior design insiration - The 1st Model was inspired by the spirit of "Napa Valley" with an earthy color palette, dark hand-scraped walnut floors, heavy European furnishings, and rich, bold accessories & window fashions. The second, is a bit more transitional, with a "Dunes" inspired color scheme, sleeker furnishings, with hint of Garbo's 30's Paris Apartment thrown in. Come and visit the models in May.

Spring into Spring!

Effortless decorating & entertaining is easy when you have a few "good bones" accessories available. This month it's crystal vases.

While Spring is finally here, it's still too cold to risk planting in the early weeks of April. It isn't too early however, to finalize garden plans and complete plant catalog orders. If you haven't already done so, take some time to really get to know the site you intend to plant. Plants chosen for color and texture without regard for growing requirements - light, irrigation, soil and space - can lead to disappointment and a sorry state of affairs. Not to mention financial loss and wasted energy. For those planning to sell their home, simple spruce- ups in the form of well-edged beds and a fresh dose of mulch can really add curb appeal. It sends a message of organization and attention to detail. New homeowners should get to know their property before tackling a garden plan. Knowing your land and all its qualities will pay off for the home gardener. Not only will you make educated choices regarding plant material, you have a better chance at success. So pace yourself and resist the urge to plant until you have an intimate knowledge of your new landscape. Here's to dirty fingernails and muddy knees!!!