Let this be your guide for cooking, entertaining, gardening and landscaping, health and fitness and design trends for Florida living. Here you’ll get great insight from chefs and hostesses, recreational leaders, golf pros, tennis pros and other professionals who know everything there is to know about living the Florida Lifestyle!
Have your outdoor plantings grown weary during a long growing season? Did the April marigolds finally flake out? Maybe you’re the proud owner of a new custom Florida home from ICI Homes who’s tired from moving in, yet more tired of staring at a bare lanai or front-door stoop. Existing landscapes can tire just like …
Florida’s year-round temperate climate beckons residents to enjoy a more outdoorsy lifestyle. If you’re a new resident, that may be one of the top reasons you’re building or buying a new custom Florida home with ICI Homes. But with a new outdoor living space comes new outdoor furniture needs. But perhaps you’re not sure what …
A backyard swimming pool is one of the hallmarks of Florida living. The state’s temperate climate makes enjoying a pool a year-round possibility, and there’s something soothing about lounging — or working from home! — next to a lovely, watery vista. If you’re considering building or buying a new custom Florida home with ICI Homes, …
One of the wonderful aspects about Florida living is being able to enjoy outdoor living spaces year-round. There’s no need to seal off the screened-in porch, store empty planters in the garage so they won’t freeze and crack, or “winterize” your grill. Nope — all those outdoor elements can be enjoyed every month in Florida. …
In Florida, gardening can be considered a form of outdoor recreation. The Sunshine State’s subtropical and tropical climates make gardening a year-round activity, and its warmth, rich soils and moisture provide near-perfect growing conditions. So why should water-wise gardening be important here? For several practical reasons. It’s a smart way to be kind to your …
Outdoor living is a major factor for many people who move to Florida. They anticipate lounging on lanais year round rather than only in warmer months, so outfitting those spaces probably occupies a lot of thought. But, have you considered using some relaxed outdoor design or furnishings inside your new custom Florida home? We at …
Know anyone who adores spending free time on interior and exterior home maintenance? We didn’t think so either. Spring cleaning probably isn’t most people’s favorite activity, but few of us can get out of having to do it. The advent of spring is a traditional time to spiff up and refresh, so as flowers bloom …
If there’s one thing many of us likely realized during our recent global health crisis, it was the ability to adapt to a lot of home cooking (or a lot of takeout and delivery). But, let’s assume many of us rediscovered our kitchens, pantries and recipes we swore we’d try when we had time. And, …
Not everyone who buys or builds a new custom Florida home gets into gardening or landscape beautification. But, those of you who do will appreciate living in the Sunshine State. Gardening can be a never-ending pastime in Florida’s balmy climates. That means ICI Homes customers with green thumbs — or wannabes — can play in …
For most of us, there’s nothing like searing favorite meats, seafoods, fresh fruits and vegetables over an outdoor cooktop. Then, enjoying the delicious results right on our back porch or patio. The ability to do this year-round is a major perk of Sunshine State living. You don’t need expensive appliances and stage-setting to make it …