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!
You just moved into your new custom Florida home, and one of the things atop your to-do list is furnishing your outdoor living space. Never mind that the moving van hasn’t arrived. Florida’s outdoor lifestyle is high priority for many folks who move here, and you’re ready to enjoy it. …
Do you have a collection of items you love, but no idea how to display them in your new custom Florida home? We at ICI Homes understand. Your grandfather made your first saltwater fishing rod, and the memory propelled you to collect handmade rods and reels. Or, you and your …
The lure of lush Florida gardening is a big draw for many new residents to the sunshine state, especially those who hail from colder climates. If you’re used to only a few weeks or months of blooms, you’ll be thrilled to enjoy them year-round here. But, there are differences to …
One of the joys of Florida living is the year-round temperate climate. Winter fronts occasionally bring chill, but it rarely sticks around and most cooler-season days and nights are clearer, drier and delightful. They’re also perfect for refreshing outdoor landscapes. Since Florida residents enjoy year-round gardening, greenery and blooming plants, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …