In this week’s New & Notable Mentions I have lots of goodies for you. From decorating to gardening to recipes and books. Decorating: On Style By Emily Henderson, this couple traveled the country for 6 months in a van, then came back to L.A. to look for an apartment. They settled on this loft. Thistle…
There’s something almost sacred about working in your garden. Whether your garden space is big or small, none of that matters. It’s working with your hands and tending what you grow. Zinnias: Yesterday I gently pulled little zinnia seedlings from the soil to thin them out and planted them elsewhere. I also planted a bluish/purple…
Outside our homes a pandemic rages. Epidemiologists have urged us to stay home as much as possible. It has been nearly a year with no sign of this deadly virus abating. And so we need our homes to be more than a roof over our heads. We need it to be a cozy haven where…
When I began gardening I stuck to making rows in the ground. Just like my grandmothers did. One row dug right after the other in whatever space I had. Lined up like soldiers headed to war. Then as time progressed, so did my gardening skills. I realized that many elements make up a pleasing garden….
Today for Frugal Tips Friday #11 we’re discussing affordable outdoor living. This could mean patio living, as is the case with me. It could be a gazebo or any space where you sit and reflect or gather with friends in your outdoor space and gardens. Every year I look forward to getting my patio up…
I got an email from Liz yesterday and she asked me to give you an update. And then I’ll have to show you Ivy’s recent redecorating skills. News From Liz: Her soon-to-be-ex came home from South America where he visited his girlfriend. She had told his sister that they were separated and he was furious…