Well, I’ve been hankering for an outdoor room since I left East Texas and my beautiful yard and pond behind. I got it from Wayfair.com. It was offered in a lot of different colors. I considered red, but I thought it might fade quickly. So I opted for green. My New Outdoor Room: I’m…
When I was searching for a place to rent, I scoured Craig’s list every day. I drove around neighborhoods. And I certainly read many apartment reviews online. It isn’t easy to find the right apartment for you. Before you start searching, ask yourself questions such as: 1. How many bedrooms and bathrooms do I need?…
It’s been some years since I learned to harmonize with nature. I stood outside this morning and captured these photos to demonstrate a seasonal bridge across time. Some of the patio plants are getting their second wind, mostly due to the night’s cooler weather. Yet others have given up the ghost to the high daytime…
I have not yet thanked you. But I will. My life in Texas…which so many of you have not seen due to the losing of all my posts prior to summer 2013… I come from very humble beginnings. With nary a pot to piss in. But in Tyler, Texas, I was realizing a…
Do you watch your plants begin to bloom, and wonder: what color will you be? The perennials you plant that graciously come up year after year. I often forget which plants were what color. Sometimes it’s a total surprise. Such is the case with this one… Daily Walking Among My Plants: Every day, several times…
I just love before and after furniture makeovers. To me they are “reloved” furniture. It seems that paint and attention to detail can make all the difference in the world to a tired piece of furniture. I’d like to show you some before and after projects. Vanity Makeover: Here was a tired old vanity. Vintage,…