I am taking at least one photo every day for the entire year of 2011, and I will be sharing them here a week’s worth at a time.……………………………………………………………………….. May 28 – June 3, 2011 Please vote for your favorite at the bottom of the post. The poll will be open until June 13. (And if […]
Shady back porch flower pots
With our porch renovations going on, I haven’t given any attention to making it look pretty with potted flowers this year. Instead, I put together a couple of pots for our small back porch. I’ve been trying to keep the back door open more, letting the light and views of the backyard in. In stark […]
Faux abstract kid painting: Round 2
After Elise’s first couple of paintings (which we gave away as Mother’s Day gifts), I wanted to create another piece for us to keep. We started with this 11 x 14 inch fake painting I picked up on clearance from T.J.Maxx for 70 cents. Under the dog, it was a sturdy piece MDF, which I primed […]
Paint splotches on the ceiling? Hide them with a border.
No, no not one of those wallpaper borders. Just paint! We painted our family room when we moved in about three years ago. I had intentions of painting the ceiling; it had a few dings and spots, so we weren’t too careful about keeping the wall color off the ceiling. But then I discovered something […]
Backyard landscaping update
I posted last week about my flagstone border, but here’s a more complete update on the state of our back yard. After planting some fountain grasses and junipers in April, my next wave of plantings were all given to me by family. My grandma gave me some variegated hostas… and a small variegated iris. The leaves are […]
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