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‘Garden’ Category
As the weather gets nicer, we tend to gravitate to the outdoors. Although, sometimes the outdoors, around our homes, may feel uninviting and underutlized because it’s been overlooked and ignored as comfortable living space. It’s good to rethink how you want these spaces to work. They can be turned into wonderful outdoor rooms, and, […]
Posted by: Cathy 5/11/08 at 12:05 am
From the moment we moved into this house, my dh and I were not happy with the appearance of the front porch. There was a crack in the concrete, a few stains, and lots of plain . . .
We brought these items with us when we moved. We liked them well enough. […]
Posted by: Deb 5/5/08 at 1:54 pm
Give me a cottage over a castle any day. I guess I’m at that stage in life where less is more. Cozy comfort is far more appealing than vast expanses of volume and space. There’s something so warm and inviting about cottages. They seem to have a soul and spirit that lacks in grander houses. […]
Posted by: Cathy 4/28/08 at 12:29 pm
My dh and I just returned from a four day trip to Colonial Williamsburg. It is one of our favorite places to visit, and where we first fell in love with the simplicity of Early American decorating.
The third week in April is garden week. The boxwoods are trimmed to perfection, and […]
Posted by: Deb 4/23/08 at 12:29 pm
I’ve been enjoying the springtime weather, which has motivated me to fix up the yard and patio areas. I was noticing my old cushions on my wicker chairs were looking worn. The inside foam was in good shape, so I thought I’d recycle and slipcover the old cushions. I had a couple yards of white […]
Posted by: Cathy 4/9/08 at 5:32 pm
It was a glorious weekend in StL! Yeah! People smiled more, children shouted the arrival of Spring, and the smell of barbecue was in the air. Those of you who share seasonal experiences of hot summers and cold winters understand our enthusiasm. Suddenly our yards become extensions of our homes and […]
Posted by: Deb 4/7/08 at 11:20 am
WOW! It’s amazing what these digital cameras can do, (because I’m not great at anything technical. I just point and shoot and hope it comes out). I thought I’d go out in my yard and take a few shots of some flowers in bloom. Since I had to get close ups, I thought […]
Posted by: Cathy 4/4/08 at 12:14 am
Everyone should have a special place in their home that inspires them. It can be a favorite fireside chair, a grouping of art from your travels or a crafts closet in an extra bedroom. I personally love the outdoor water garden oasis that I created on my back deck. It gives me a sunny […]
Posted by: Kate Hart 3/24/08 at 8:40 pm
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