Atlantic Ave Magazine April 2024

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WE ARE
DELRAY
As we head out of the busy winter season – those months full of
events, company, and activities – and we “spring ahead” in daylight
savings, let’s turn our attention to our homes. This month let’s look
at different ways to freshen your Delray home in Delray style.
Need some plants or flowers? Fresh
greenery always brightens a home. There
are many local nurseries and florists in Delray.
Try Johnny Mango’s, Delray Garden Center,
Bushel Stop, or Mac’s Garden Center. Or
you can make your own flower arrangement
at Once Upon a Daisy. Gather some friends
and take a flower arranging class – fun to
create and enjoy.
Or if you want to plant a few trees for
shade? Contact Community Greening. This
local nonprofit will give you free trees to
plant. They have already planted more than
16,000 trees in Delray & the surrounding
area, and they can help you create some
needed shade at the right price!
Is it time to give some stuff away? Often,
cleaning up and clearing out items brings
the JOY back to a home. Pick ten things you
BY LYNN VAN LENTEN
Yo u r m o n t h l y f e a t u r e o f a l l t h i n g s D e l r ay f r o m
And It’s Our HOME!
t h e
C h a m b e r
FLOWER ARRANGING AT ONCE UPON A DAISY TREE GIVE AWAY WITH COMMUNITY GREENING DOG ON THE COUCH
don’t use or wear and donate them to a local
charity. There is a Goodwill in town and
a Habitat for Humanity ReStore that both
make drop-off easy. Plus, your donation will
generate money for great causes that help
our local residents.
Want to restyle a room or declutter a
space? Many times, just rearranging your
furniture can refresh your home. Then give
Tracey Kulp a call at Thankfully Organized.
She will come and help clean out, freshen up
or rearrange what you already have. A great
cost-effective way to freshen your Delray
home in a Delray way!
How about a new pet to warm up your
home? Local shelters and adoption groups
have Delray animals for our Delray homes.
Adding a lap dog, guard dog, cat or bird to
your home can add so much. Most restaurants
in Delray allow you to bring your dogs
for outside seating since Delray is so pet
friendly. It’s a win-win for everyone.
Lastly, how about hosting a gathering?
Nothing makes you feel better than inviting
your friends & family for Happy Hour,
dinner, or breakfast (whatever is your specialty).
Charcuterie boards are all the rage
and can be filled with anything you have
on hand. Pull out your favorite dishes, set
your table and open your door. Entertaining
helps you open your home and your heart
to others.
Most importantly, take time to enjoy the
home you have created in our beautiful Village
by the Sea.
We are Delray and it’s our HOME!
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