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Antique furnishings, decor, ment, as they generally retain their Rummaging through antique stores or mar-
coins, and toys remain popu- value while adding texture, contrast kets can be a relaxing experience as well.
lar. Unlike the mass-produced and personality to any room of the And many antique enthusiasts find shop-
merchandise of today, antiques have house. Understanding antiques can ping for antiques is like a treasure hunt to
history, and their endurance through take time, but even the novice can find that coveted piece and unearth a bit of
decades, if not centuries, is a testa- develop an eye for pieces that strike history in the process.
ment to the quality craftsmanship their fancy. And thanks to the wealth
and materials used to create these of information about collectibles and
often timeless pieces. antiques available online, shoppers
have constant access to information
Antiques also might be more af- about antiques at their fingertips.
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Savvy shoppers may find mid-range parison shop on their mobile phones.
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some antique wood pieces, more af- Mid-range antiques can be particu-
fordable than reproductions. Home- larly easy to buy thanks to the avail-
owners and apartment dwellers who able inventory. Novices may want
want their rooms to stand apart often to begin by exploring mid-range an-
rely on antiques to provide a unique tiques. As they gain more knowledge
ambiance. and expertise, shoppers who covet
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Antique shopping also is a “green” pieces that are more expensive. Some
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that have been recycled and reused. just as valuable.
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Edible gardening “A flower blossoms for its own joy.” - OSCAR WILDE

Take time to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Marigolds are just one of the many flowers
smell (and eat!) Victorian-era candied flowers and that can be consumed.
the flowers flower-encrusted sweets took ed- ing with them in the kitchen.
ible flowers to new heights. Today,
Cultivating beautiful blooms is nothing may make a meal seem To begin growing - and eating -
a popular pastime for garden- more gourmet than the inclusion of edible flowers, refer to this list of
ers near and far. While gazing flower petals in the recipe. varieties deemed safe and be careful
at a yard full of vibrant colors or to double check against allergies
enjoying the aroma of freshly cut Of course, before delving into the and interactions with medications.
blooms is enough for many garden- expanded world of cooking using
ers, others may want to embrace a edible blooms, some notes of cau- Continued on page 79
long-enduring tradition - growing tion should first be mentioned.
edible flowers.
Avoid flowers that may have been
Cooking with edible flowers is a sprayed with fungicides, herbicides
trend that has endured for centuries. or insecticides. To verify safety, only
According to Fleurs Gourmandes, use edible flowers grown specifi-
the first recorded history of edible cally for this purpose, not flowers
flowers occurred in 140 BC. Use of picked from roadsides or from land-
calendula in salads dates back to scapes. Secondly, remember that not
all flowers are edible. Some can be
poisonous or cause severe gastroin-
testinal upset when consumed. That
means all flowers should be careful-
ly researched prior to experiment-

Did you know? The recreational vehicles origin dates back to 1910.

Few things embody the
spirit of the open road as well
as recreational vehicles, or RVs.
The mere sight of an RV travel-
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While they might seem like a rela-
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actually trace their origins to 1910.
Modern RVs come in all shapes
and sizes, and travelers’ options
in terms of amenities are endless.
Basic RVs can be an ideal, no-frills
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Flowers

Continued from page 78 Hibiscus blooms are famously used in hibiscus tea, which is tart and cranberry-like.
• Allium: These are blossoms
spice coriander. may be used in vegetable gardens to
from the allium family, which include • Fennel: Just like the plant itself, repel animal and insect pests. Blos-
garlic, chives and leeks. These flow- soms have a fresh citrus taste that
ers can add flavor to foods. the flowers of fennel have a subtle can be used in cooking.
licorice flavor.
• Basil blossoms: It may be • Pansies: These vibrant early
customary to pinch off the blossoms • Hibiscus: Hibiscus blooms are bloomers can take on a wintergreen
of basil, which come in colors from famously used in hibiscus tea, which flavor and look beautiful when glazed
white to lavender in order to stimu- is tart and cranberry-like. on cakes and other desserts.
late growth of the leaves of the plant.
The blossoms, which are milder than • Lavender: The sweet, perfumed • Roses: Beautiful to behold, rose
the leaves, can be tasty as well. taste of lavender works in cocktails petals can lend a subtle, fruity flavor
and desserts. to many different foods as well.
• Calendula: Sometimes known
as “poor man’s saffron,” this yellow • Marigolds: These tiny flowers
flower in the marigold family can
taste like saffron when it’s sautéed.
Uncooked, calendula can have spicy
notes that add variety to salads and
garnishes.

• Chamomile: Features small,
daisy-type flowers that can be used
in treats and teas.

• Cilantro: The flowers from the
cilantro plant can be eaten, just as the
leaves and the seeds that form the

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Organized

Continued from page 76 It takes commitment and time to get organized. However, life tends to move along smooth-
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sorting equipment to keep things tidy
and orderly.

• Embrace the purge. Take a
hard look at what you use and what
you don’t use around the house.
Holding on to items you rarely use
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Many organizational experts sug-
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Gray is here to stay in home designs

Decorating a home in neutral and more depending on the lighting Many interior decorators now look to gray
tones has long been recom- and surrounding furnishings. That as the neutral color of choice.
mended as a way to sell a means that homeowners who are about any room of the house. More
home quickly. But the color gray also ready to replace their furniture or designers are now leaning toward
provides a blank canvas for home- accessories need not necessarily re- warmer variations of gray, such as
owners who have no intention of paint if they’ve previously decorated taupes and blends dubbed “greige,”
putting their homes on the market in shades of gray. that are beautiful but not as stark as
anytime soon. pure gray.
Individuals need only replace
Beige and white have long been small items to produce a big effect in
go-to colors for neutral living spaces. rooms where gray is dominant. Be-
But many interior decorators now cause gray is so neutral, it works with
look to gray as the neutral color of soft, calming colors in various pas-
choice. tels, but equally as well with bright
reds, yellow and oranges, according
Design experts advise that gray to Scott Bodenner, a Brooklyn-based
has a broad range. Gray can include textile designer.
everything from silver to charcoal
to a dusty cloud. According to the Gray also is a predominant color
trendsetters at Glidden Paints, gray in natural stones used throughout
coordinates well with other colors. homes in entryways, bathrooms and
Plus, the neutral appeal of gray kitchens. It can make design sense to
boasts a timeless quality. maintain continuity throughout by
dabbling in gray elsewhere.
Gray is not a clear-cut color that’s
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black. Gray has subtle nuances that does not have to be cold, industrial or
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Foraging for fungus

Diana Saunders is not only a DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
forager, but also a fisherman
and chef, cooking with what is The hen-of-the-woods mushroom is camouflaged at the base of a tree.
fresh and in season. During spring
and fall, after a rain, it’s time to hit
the road. That’s when conditions
are just right for mushrooming, and
Saunders is outside, always scanning
as she drives. Depending on the time
of year, she finds chanterelles, hens
and chickens of the woods, cauliflow-
ers, Reishis, lion’s manes, oysters,
old man of the woods and boletes.
Take time to learn about mushrooms
before you eat them.

Reishi mushrooms are known to have A bright orange chicken-of-the-woods This mushroom looks like a chanterelle but
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Saunders carefully slices an old man of the woods. Unsure of what they are, these pretty
84 SPRING H&G 2020 mushrooms stayed on the log in the forest.

Decor ideas to give homes a fresh look this spring

Spring is a season of rejuvena- Spring is a great time to reconsider home interiors. This spring homeowners can embrace
tion, and that spirit of renewal various strategies, both big and small, to give their homes a whole new feel.
can take hold inside a home.
Warm weather and longer hours
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time to imagine a home’s interior
design in a new light. The follow-
ing are a handful of decor ideas that
may inspire homeowners to give
their homes an entirely new look this
spring.

• Wallpaper: Wallpaper fell out
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Large-scale prints can give a room
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Decor ideas

Continued from page 85 Replace dated accents like vases and table lamps with newer items that reflect the latest
• Pastel colors: Nothing embod- styles and trends.
Replace dated accents like vases and adjustments won’t break the bank,
ies the spring quite like pastel colors. table lamps with newer items that re- and they can give rooms a whole new
If colorful, bright flowers dot the flect the latest styles and trends. Such feel.
garden in the backyard, homeown-
ers can bring those uplifting pastels
inside by painting an accent wall or
even adding some brightly colored
accent furniture to rooms that could
use a lift.

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sessions, but homeowners who want
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Art in nature “I think there’s a real joy to be found in working amongst nature.
It can lift depression and inspire happiness.” - LYNN PATRICE

Patrice’s work blooms with color, design

By Haley Myles for people’s homes and children.”  HALEY MYLES PHOTOS
Special to the Cape Gazette Originally Patrice’s flower dolls
Despite having a 23-year career as a
From scenic landscapes to were focused on female figures, but teacher, Patrice has always kept one foot
vibrant florals, artists includ- since this interview she has created in the art world and has participated in
ing Claude Monet, Vincent van male counterparts to be more inclu- many art shows over the years. “Art is not
Gogh and Georgia O’Keeffe have all sive. new to me, it’s always been my calling,”
used nature as a muse. Cape Region she said.
artist Lynn Patrice, aka L. Patrice, “I’ll get somebody who wants the area. They would paint together.”
is no exception. She uses elements dolls for a girl, but who will also want
from nature to create colorful, something for the little boys in their After college, Patrice said she be-
nature-inspired artwork that invokes life,” she said. “Boys can enjoy flow- came a teacher, where she shared her
an appreciation for art, environment ers, too, so I’ve created a boy flower experiences with her students. 
and nature’s beauty. doll.” 
She’d spent much of her life sharing
Her artwork depicts fairies, birds, Like many artists, Patrice’s artistic her love for nature with her students,
fish, dogs and flower dolls that come passions are rooted in childhood.
to life through a thoughtful process of Growing up in Delaware, she learned Continued on page 92
layering natural components such as at an early age the great potential of
petals, seeds and sprigs. The process using nature as inspiration for her art.
of her artwork seems easy enough,
but requires a great deal of planning “I got started making art with my
and knowledge of color theory and mother when I was a little girl,” she
design to result in the work coming said. “We would make hollyhock
to life just right. flowers and buds. It taught me that
you can make things out of plants
She first sketches a general shape and flowers.
or outline of an image. Then she care-
fully chooses color scheme based on “I grew up in a very artsy family,”
flowers and plant elements of each she said. “My mother studied with
piece. Then she arranges the pieces artist Jack Lewis, an artist well known
into the desired shape. in the Lewes and Rehoboth Beach

She then takes a photograph of her L. Patrice’s artwork is a thoughtful process of layering natural components such as pet-
art and uploads it to Adobe Creative als, seeds and sprigs.
Cloud for final touches. The amount
of time each art piece varies, but digi-
tal touch-ups tend to take the longest. 

Besides fairy artwork, her flower
dolls are some of Patrice’s most
prominent works. Each whimsical
flower doll design is as unique and
enchanting as the next, and features
a variety of flowers such as roses,
irises and tulips. The doll’s bodies
are a sketch template of her design,
utilizing petals to create elegant attire
styled on top of the doll templates. 

“I started doing portraits of faces,
and then I started making fairies and
flower dolls,” she said. “Since then
I’ve done custom flower doll designs

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Continued from page 90 At right: One
but she wanted to find a way to con- of Patrice’s big
nect her passion for art with her love inspirations is her
of nature to promote a bigger message. three-legged Jack
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What to expect during a bathroom remodel Bathroom renovations are popular
projects. Bathroom remodels are the
There are many reasons to reno- ers may renovate their homes with most popular remodeling projects.
vate a home. Some homeown- an eye on resale value. But many But just because bathroom remod-
ers purchase fixer-uppers and homeowners also take on renovation eling projects are popular doesn’t
commit to making major renovations projects to make the homes more liv- mean they’re easy to endure. Know-
before they even move in, while oth- able for themselves. ing what to expect during a bath-
room remodel can help homeowners
Bathroom renovation projects are worthwhile investments. Knowing what to expect dur- get through the renovation process.
ing a bathroom renovation project can help homeowners handle all the twists and turns
that may arise. • Cost. Bathroom remodeling
projects can be expensive. Accord-
ing to Remodeling magazine’s “Cost
vs. Value 2019” report, a mid-range
bathroom remodeling project cost
an average of $20,420 in 2019, while
an upscale remodel cost just un-
der $64,000. Homeowners should
develop budgets for their bathroom
renovation projects to determine
which type of project they can afford.
In addition, setting aside a little extra
money for overruns is a wise move
that can help homeowners handle
any unforeseen expenses that arise
during the project.

• Noise. Few home renovation
projects can be undertaken quietly,

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A pop of color “Always it’s spring and everyone’s in love
and flowers pick themselves” -E.E. CUMMINGS

How color makes a difference in planning a garden

Flower gardens can add color A garden full of bright colors like red, orange, magenta, and yellow can provide a land-
and awe-inspiring appeal to a scape with vigor and energy.
property. The National Garden-
ing Association notes that gardeners and vitality to a garden. awe-inspiring even though they
can find nearly every color of the • Harmonious colors - These stick to a single color and don't pro-
spectrum in flowering perennials. vide an array of awe-inspiring col-
So whether you prefer soft pink, are colors are those that are next to ors. The NGA notes that gardeners
partial to bright red or want to relax each other on the color wheel, with monochromatic gardens make
in a garden and gaze at something such as orange and red. The NGA them interesting by using plants of
deep blue, chances are you'll find a recommends harmonious colors for various sizes and shapes.
perennial to tickle your fancy. gardeners looking to create a unify-
ing feel in their gardens without When planting a garden, garden-
The NGA offers the following resorting to a monochromatic color ers can choose whichever color
breakdown of colors to help garden- scheme. Harmonious colors give off scheme they prefer.
ers learn how their gardens can set a gentle feeling that can make for a
the mood they're looking for. relaxing garden atmosphere. To learn more about the effects of
color on a garden, visit the National
• Bright colors - A garden full • Monochromatic colors - Gardening Association website at
of bright colors like red, orange, Monochromatic gardens can be garden.org.
magenta, and yellow can provide
a landscape with vigor and en-
ergy. The NGA notes that brightly
colored flowers can withstand
especially bright sunshine, meaning
gardeners can marvel at their ap-
pearance even when the sun might
be adversely affecting other plants
and flowers.

• Pastel colors - Pastels, which
include soft pink, powder blue, lav-
ender, and peach, create a tranquil
feeling in a garden. This makes pas-
tel perfect for those who want their
gardens to be a relaxing, peaceful
respite from the hustle and bustle of
everyday life. The NGA notes that
pastels may looked washed out in
the midday sun, so they might be
best enjoyed early in the morning or
late in the afternoon.

• Complementary colors -
Complementary colors are those
that are opposite one another on the
color wheel. Orange and blue are
examples of complementary colors.
According to the NGA, complemen-
tary colors can add creative energy

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Bathroom

Continued from page 94 Bathroom remodels are the most popular remodeling projects.
and bathroom renovations tend to
generate a lot of noise. The noise can young children may want to schedule eye. These issues may increase the
be difficult to overcome for profes- renovations during family vacations cost of completing a project or force
sionals who work from home full- so their children are exposed to as homeowners to change plans to make
time, and it also can be hard on par- little dust as possible. the project stay as close to budgets
ents of young children who still nap as possible. Recognizing that deci-
and don’t yet go to school. Parents • Changes. Few renovations go off sions may have to be made on the fly
of young children may find it best to without a hitch. Once a project be- can help homeowners feel prepared
delay bathroom renovation projects gins, contractors often uncover issues when unexpected issues arise.
until their children are school-aged that weren’t noticeable to the naked
and out of the house for most of the
day on weekdays.

• Mess. The debris generated
by bathroom renovation projects is
another thing homeowners must pre-
pare for. In addition to preparing for
the waste generated by the project,
first-time renovators must realize
that dust might be a big issue once
the project begins. Dust can pose a
threat to residents’ overall health,
particularly the health of young-
sters whose bodies haven’t yet fully
developed. As a result, parents of

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How to make cut Keeping flowers looking fresh and vibrant Sunlight and heat may dry out the
flowers last longer takes a few steps. By being diligent, that flo- blooms.
ral arrangement can last for several days.
F lowers of all shapes, sizes, colors, clean. Bacteria can cause the flow- • Treat the water. To preserve
and aromas are popular gifts. ers to decompose prematurely. Use a flowers, do your best to reduce bacte-
Prolonging the life of beautiful diluted bleach-and-water solution to ria, provide a food source for the
blooms is a priority for those who clean vases thoroughly between uses. flowers and manage the pH so that
want their arrangements to endure the uptake of water will continue to
for as long as possible. Florists and • Watch flower placement. be strong. Sugar can be an adequate
other experts differ with regard to food source. Gardenista, a floral ar-
the best methods of preserving flow- rangement and gardening resource,
ers. Here are some ideas to try. tested a variety of methods for
preserving flowers and found much
• Trim stems before immers- of the same results across the board.
ing in water. The natural emol- These included vinegar and sugar,
lients and sap in the stems of flowers conventional flower food, bleach,
may cause a film to form over the aspirin, and a penny. The bleach,
bottom of the stem after it is initially aspirin, copper penny, and vinegar
cut. This can reduce the flower’s work as antibacterial agents.
uptake of water. To alleviate this, cut
the stems once the flowers are home. • Purchase immature blooms.
A 45-degree angle allows for the Although many desire an arrange-
absorption of the most water. ment of all opened flowers, bouquets
that have some closed buds or those
• Clean vases of bacteria. Be that are just beginning to peek out
sure that vases or other vessels you will likely last longer than bouquets
use to hold flowers are completely that have already bloomed. The
flowers will continue to open and
wilting flowers can be removed to
make room for the others.

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