Summer and Fall are great times to do home and yard projects. Last month I took on a furniture refinishing project. This past 4th of July, our home was select to have a BBQ with extended family. Our back porch had gotten so neglected, and the furniture was quite weathered. Frankly, it was a disaster. I […]
Years ago there was a Home Design show I used to like to watch. In one episode, the hosts were talking to the designer as they walked through a newly designed and decorated home. One of the hosts asked the designer how she came up with so many creative ideas. The designer said, “It’s not […]
What’s not to love about Fall? Cool mornings and evenings, warm days. I love to see the splashes of orange, red, and yellow on the mountains. There is something so centering and calming about observing nature. Driving through the canyon to our mountain property is one of my favorite drives. I love to surround myself with […]
After a long winter, some deep cleaning and sprucing up is in order. Dirt, grime, and cobwebs collect, especially around outdoor lights.Follow these simple steps to beautify your porch or entryway. First – Take everything off the porch. Second- Clean windows. I like to use an outdoor window cleaner that you attach to your garden hose. First, spray […]
Depending on where in the world you live, you may be experiencing spring fever. Where I live, it is a balmy 50 degrees, and I have been itching to get out in the yard. One thing that I have learned over the years is that gardening starts in March, not May, and it is easier […]
It is the middle of May, and if you are like me (and the swarms of people at the flower nursery today), you are itching to get out in your yard. The threat of frost is past and it is safe to plant. You know I LOVE flowers. I love their color, beauty, and vibrancy. […]