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on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020decor

Spruce up your space for fall! 13 Home decor deals from Amazon Prime Day

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In the mood to spruce up your space for fall? Whether you’re shopping for a new coffee table, some wall art or anything in between, Amazon Prime Deal has plenty of home decor deals going on right now. Here are 13 the Shop TODAY editors are currently eyeing.

1. Salipt LED Flickering Flameless Candles Set of 10

Salipt LED Flickering Flameless Candles Set of 10

on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020decor

All The Best Amazon Prime Day Throw Blanket Deals For Cozy Fall Decor

Whether you tend to run cold or just want to lend a cozy vibe to your home, throw blankets are a must. You can artfully toss one over a chaise to add texture or neatly tuck your new throw blanket into a basket for easy warmth when the temperature cools. Throw blankets can even spruce up a tired old couch at the flick of wrist. Now, Thanks to Amazon Prime Day, there’s a huge opportunity to snag one (or several) at a fraction of the usual price.

Prime Day, aka the Black Friday of October, is offering up the chance to score heavily discounted throws for your home both today and tomorrow with scores of limited-time home decor deals. Choose between buttery soft faux fur options, oversized sherpa-linked blankets, or a feather-light throws — or snatch them all up. Either way, the following Prime Day throw blanket deals are too

on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020garden

Fall Garden Cleanup in St. Johns, Arizona

Chilies NOT going to ripen before frost

Chilies NOT going to ripen before frost.

I recently ran across a Facebook post that suggested people should leave leaves on the lawn all winter to increase fertility and reduce fall clean-up work. I wasn’t surprised when multiple gardeners from all over the world jumped right in and said all the things I was thinking: Mow them first or they will created dead patches on the lawn, pick them up and compost them before adding them so bad critters don’t overwinter in them, they will rot and make a stinky mess…

…and then I remembered that we don’t have big deciduous leaves where I am. Nor do we get enough moisture in the winter to either rot or compost leaves, chopped or not. I don’t have much of a lawn, because it is too expensive and environmentally irresponsible to grow big swaths of grass in such an arid climate, using

on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020house

White House, Democrats Both Support Coronavirus Stimulus Checks, Kudlow Expects Republicans To Fall In Line

KEY POINTS

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said stimulus talks appear to be at a standstill
Larry Kudlow says talks are not dead
Kudlow insisted the U.S. is in a V-shaped recovery but certain sectors still need help

White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow says he expects Republicans to fall in line if the White House reaches agreement with Democrats on the next round of coronavirus stimulus relief.

Negotiations appeared at a standstill after President Donald Trump agreed to boost the size of the package to $1.8 trillion – a move rejected by Democrats who called it inadequate and Republicans who said it was too expensive.

Kudlow told CNN’s “State of the Union” he talked with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Saturday night and is convinced stimulus talks are not dead, noting Senate Republicans unanimously passed their own version of coronavirus relief – albeit a modest $500 billion measure – and “they

on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020garden

Gardening: Fall is the best time to work in the garden | Columnists

It is official, with the cooler weather and the shorter days, that fall is here.

And with the advent of fall, now is the best time to get started in the garden.

Whether starting from scratch or just fixing up and adding to a preexisting landscape, the cooler weather is the ideal time to begin.

Planting now as the weather cools down will allow trees and shrubs to establish before the heat of the summer.

Gardening can be daunting at first, but there are so many benefits from both the act of gardening and the garden itself, it can be truly rewarding.

There some steps to follow to ensure success and achieve the desired goals for the garden. And with these steps, the two most important are planning and soil preparation.

There are many different aspects to take into account in terms of starting a garden. You must recognize the

on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020garden

Garden Mastery: Chrysanthemums fill our region with brilliant fall colors

Our gardening neighbors in the Midwestern, Eastern and Northern states welcome their fall season in predictable ways. The sun rises later in the morning, setting a bit earlier in the evening. Nighttime temperatures begin to dip. Bird species begin their southward migration to warmer climates. The real fall showstopper in these parts of our country is the dazzling display of leaves beginning to change color, from gold to reddish-orange, from crimson to brown.

The Southern California fall season is shorter in duration. Changes to our landscape and gardens arrive slowly, are more subtle and are too soon gone. While we don’t have the display of leaves changing color all around us, we do begin to notice that our garden plants are now beyond their peak, and bloomers have finished flowering.

It’s at this time of year that I wish for just a little something to brighten up my garden landscape.

on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020garden

Happening today at the Fall Dispatch Home & Garden Show

TODAY AT THE SHOW

Don’t miss “This Old House” host Kevin O’Connor’s virtual appearance today. He will offer advice and answer questions, plus you can also enter to win a private personal online conversation with him.

Be sure to check out all that this year’s show has to offer.

Location: DispatchHomeAndGardenShow.com

Admission: free

Hours: Show opens at 8 a.m.; chats are open through 8 p.m. Today is the last day for live virtual presentations and to chat with companies. Highlights from the show will remain online through Oct. 31.

Special attractions: The Backyard Garden Award winners will be announced at 4 p.m.

Today’s workshops

Chat with presenters and get your specific questions answered; check online for additional workshops.

• 10 a.m.: SimpleBath/SimpleKitchen presentation

• 11 a.m: Kevin O’Connor, host of “This Old House”

• Noon: How do you improve your

on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020garden

What’s happening today at the online Fall Dispatch Home & Garden Show

TODAY AT THE SHOW

The fall show is online for everyone’s safety, so here is your chance to leisurely enjoy what the show has to offer. The event re-creates an expo hall with booths and an auditorium, and each participating company has resources and representatives you can talk with online.

Location: DispatchHomeAndGardenShow.com

Admission: free

Hours: The show opens at 8 a.m.; chats available through 8 p.m.

Special attractions: At noon, Home 214 Design’s Melinda McCoy will present simple autumn decorating tips for any home, any budget and any decorating ability.

Today’s workshops

Chat with presenters and get your specific questions answered; check online for additional workshops.

• 4 p.m.: six signs your chimney is fine (or not!), presented by The Chimney Guys

• 5 p.m.: Discover key facts, types, well-known lilacs and even public collections and festivals to visit

on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020garden

White House to host ‘Fall Garden Tours’ this year, despite issues with health and safety

The White House is set to host “Fall Garden Tours” for lawmakers and the public this season to show off the newly renovated Rose Garden.

The tours will be hosted Oct. 17 and Oct. 18, even after more than 20 staffers, journalists, allies of the administration and GOP lawmakers tested positive for coronavirus following contact with the White House.

The tours are free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Visitors will be able to tour the South Lawn, First Ladies Garden, White House Kitchen Garden and Rose Garden.

Guest capacity is limited, and visitors are required to wear a face mask. Tickets will be offered to all congressional offices.

President Trump and first lady Melania tested positive for COVID-19 last week, but White House physician Dr. Sean Conley announced the president will be able to return to public engagements this weekend.

MCCONNELL HASN’T BEEN TO WHITE HOUSE

on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020decor

18 top-rated pieces of fall decor to get at Wayfair

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18 top-rated pieces of fall decor to get at Wayfair

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If you’re anything like me, you wait all year for fall. There’s simply nothing like the leaves changing and the first sip of a hot PSL, is there? Plus, your favorite TV shows are back, leggings are part of your everyday outfit, and the best decor is out for sale. What else is there to want?

Being inundated with fall decorations has its drawbacks, though. With so many options it’s hard to tell where you can get the best deal, the cutest product, and have the convenience of products shipping straight to your door. Luckily for you, the answer is simple: Wayfair. We’ve rounded up the 18 most sought after products on the site that’ll fill your home with