I know that not everyone celebrates Christmas, but it’s a pretty big deal around our house. I’m currently surrounded by boxes of packed and unpacked baubles, and now that the trees are all up (with …
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All About August
Wow…no blogging for a month. Lucky you 🙂 I have to admit, August was pretty busy for us… A little vacation, back-to-school (college) prep, and beginning my physical therapy…which, I have to admit has knocked. …
Continue readingSentence(ish)-a-Day for July
I’m still participating in the Sentence-a-Day project that JTouchofStyle introduced me to last month. I met a nice group of welcoming women who are hosting/participating…and am enjoying this little on-line diary exercise. July? Here goes: …
Continue readingShhh! Let’s Not Tell Laurel Bern About These Pillows
A few months ago, I suggested a terrific article by interior design blogger Laurel Bern. It was a details-matter article about an everyday accessory, one that I agree can add so much to a room. …
Continue readingIf You Want Your Yard to Sparkle at Night, Try This!
It’s a good thing I started hanging my LED outdoor lights before my big fall because I won’t be climbing ladders and trees for a while! Because I’m drawn to all Pinterest photos of outdoor …
Continue readingD&D’s (Two) Sentence(s) a Day for June
6/1 At Jodie Filogomo‘s suggestion, I am going to try to write a sentence a day, EVERYDAY, for this entire month. And lucky you! It seems to be two-for-the-price-of-one month…i.e., I can’t quite fit things …
Continue readingWhat Happened IMMEDIATELY AFTER I Published My Summer Bucket List!
If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. ~Woody Allen Not only did I let God in on my plans…I literally had JUST announced them to the internet! Then I went …
Continue readingSummer Bucket List – 2017
Like most of you, we have a busy summer ahead. There are plenty of things on my must-do list (including a house to sell) and too many reasons excuses to push some things aside to just …
Continue reading“What About All That Redecorating You Mentioned…LAST YEAR?!!!”
Remember how didn’t post anything for like…five months?! I sort of feel like I should address the lapse. Let’s back up a bit to January, okay? Once all of the mountains of Christmas dec had …
Continue readingThe Best Bang-for-the-Buck Annual in my Yard
Have you met the King of the Jungle…? No, not this one! I mean the “backyard” jungle… (even if your “jungle” is a clay or plastic pot). I get so excited when outdoor gardening season …
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