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
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
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
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
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 ]