It's the little things that make a house a home. In case you can't tell from all the whining I've done lately, the transition to our new chapter in life hasn't gone as well as we hoped. Despite all my hard work and planning, it's been one disaster after another (think ... [ Read More ]
Fall Favorites: Blogger’s Top 9 Fall Posts
Are you all starting to plan for fall? I'm always torn this time of year... Sad to see summer go because I so love gardening, but I love fall sunshine and the crispy fall weather. Now that Michigan is home, I'm even more conflicted. Fall is beautiful in the Great ... [ Read More ]
Country Living Fair Returns to Columbus —and We’ve Got Tickets
Who doesn't love Country Living magazine? You know I do! I participated in their "Home for Christmas" tour of blogger homes last December with some of my fellow bloggers and had so much fun with it! For the 2nd year in a row... they've been gracious enough to give me a pair ... [ Read More ]
A Prissy Girl’s Guide to Power Washing
7 Tips for Chicks to Pressure Wash Their House People who meet me, but don't really know me, are always surprised to discover what a tomboy I am. I can hammer, paint and pressure wash with the guys any day. Those who do know me, aren't surprised I just couldn't wait another ... [ Read More ]
Answering Readers’ Questions about Our New House Garden
Since I posted pictures of our new house, I've had a few people email me about the urns on our new porch... and about how we managed to add a whiskey barrel to our mailbox... AND... if the beat up old blue bike I plant flowers in will be moving to the new house or staying ... [ Read More ]