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8 Steps to Keep Cut Hydrangeas Fresh Longer

August 3, 2018 By Shelley Leave a Comment

8 Steps to Keep Cut Hydrangeas Fresh Longer

This Summer has been a scorcher here in Michigan... I mean Botswana on safari in an open-top Land Rover hot. And that's coming from a girl with southern roots whose been known to grab a sweatshirt when the temperature falls below 80. My hydrangeas have become real divas that ... [ Read More ]

The Case of the Vanishing Contractors

April 22, 2018 By Shelley 4 Comments

The Case of the Vanishing Contractors

When hiring contractors for a new patio and pergola requires detective skills... Have any of y'all tried to hire a contractor in the past few years? We've been in the new house for about 18 months now and have spent most of that time stalking on the hunt for ... [ Read More ]

$100 Room Challenge: Potting Room Reveal

January 31, 2018 By Shelley 29 Comments

$100 Room Challenge: Potting Room Reveal

Today's the big day! The reveal of our new potting area in the laundry room. This was my first time participating in the $100 Room Challenge and it was actually a lot of fun. Its a great way to force yourself to shop your house and use what you have instead of buying more ... [ Read More ]

Week Four: $100 Room Challenge Continues

January 24, 2018 By Shelley 10 Comments

Week Four: $100 Room Challenge Continues

We are past the halfway mark in the $100 Room Challenge and---fingers crossed---I'm in surprisingly good shape. Much of this past week was spend organizing and figuring out how to store my treasures. Not the most exciting or dramatic stuff, but it had to be done! Because ... [ Read More ]

Week Two: Laundry Room to Potting Room Makeover

January 10, 2018 By Shelley 12 Comments

Week Two: Laundry Room to Potting Room Makeover

It's been a busy week around here! We've been trapped inside since the weather is barely above zero...or actually below zero when you factor in the wind chill. Sidebar question to myself--- why did we move back to Michigan instead of packing my parents up and moving them south ... [ Read More ]

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Hi there, I’m Shelley!

The Meaning Behind Roots North and South This blog reflects my love of the "North" and all things "Great Lakes" that comes from my dear little Mother's side of the family. It also pays tribute to all ... [ Read More ]

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