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Talking Furniture, Ghosts and History: Entry REVEAL

August 4, 2015 By Shelley 4 Comments

Talking Furniture, Ghosts and History: Entry REVEAL

This Old House I live in a 100+ year old home. Over the years, I've tried to learn more about it's history and the people who lived here. This old house has stories to tell. And I'm a writer so my imagination went wild the first time I stepped through the front ... [ Read More ]

Creating a Container Edibles Garden

July 30, 2015 By Shelley 12 Comments

Creating a Container Edibles Garden

Since I shared my Barely Contained: Tips for Container Gardens post last week, I've had quite a few email requests for close up photos of my Edibles Garden. And questions as to what herbs I used and how I use them. Most years, my veggies and herb containers are some of my ... [ Read More ]

Window Boxes for All Seasons

July 28, 2015 By Shelley 4 Comments

Window Boxes for All Seasons

I tease about this y'all, but its really the truth... I can't live in a house without window boxes. I love changing them out with the seasons and adding a little extra sparkle for different holidays. This old house came with some window boxes that had recently been built but ... [ Read More ]

Historic Home Dining Room

July 23, 2015 By Shelley 6 Comments

Historic Home Dining Room

Historic Home Dining Room  Shortly after moving in to this house (or maybe even before we even closed on the sale!), I designed some built-ins I wanted to have made to surround the big window in our dining room. Open shelving... window seat...closed storage at the bottom of each ... [ Read More ]

Barely Contained: Tips for Container Gardens

July 21, 2015 By Shelley 6 Comments

Barely Contained: Tips for Container Gardens

My family likes to warn people not to set their boots, cups, purses, bowls or anything else that could possibly hold dirt down when they are at my house...or anywhere around me. I may just drill holes in the bottom, add a little soil and stick a few flowers in when your back is ... [ Read More ]

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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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