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Old House Entry Way

June 30, 2015 By Shelley 2 Comments

Old House Entry Way

Welcome to Our Home! Since the day the key to this historic home was FINALLY placed in my hot little hand, the entry way has baffled me y'all!  You may need to cover your eyes, but these first few photos below are the BEFORE shots. From when I first bought the house and got ... [ Read More ]

Adding Light to the Shade Garden with Mirrors

June 25, 2015 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Adding Light to the Shade Garden with Mirrors

Mirrors in the Shade Garden Do you garden with mirrors? A few months back I posted this photo (below) on my Instagram. Since then, I've had quite a few folks message me about where I got the sparkly-pink, sunburst mirrors. Cute right? What I like is that having mirrors in ... [ Read More ]

Bringing a Children’s Story to Life in a Miniature Garden

June 23, 2015 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Bringing a Children’s Story to Life in a Miniature Garden

The Tale of Peter Rabbit in a Miniature Garden This winter the peeps and I decided we wanted to create a miniature garden based on the story of Peter Rabbit and that mean 'ole Mr. McGregor. We thought it would make a fun spring break project. So a few weeks before the kids ... [ Read More ]

Creating a Patriotic Window Box

June 22, 2015 By Shelley 2 Comments

Creating a Patriotic Window Box

Patriotic Window Box If you follow my Instagram, you might remember me sharing sneak peeks of the window boxes my sweet Pops was building for me. They have been finished and installed since a week or so before Memorial Day. I just love them! Promise to share a behind the ... [ Read More ]

Wannabee Shutterbug Creates a Garden Hose Wreath

May 25, 2015 By Shelley 4 Comments

Wannabee Shutterbug Creates a Garden Hose Wreath

I've been pinning those fun little garden hose wreaths from Pinterest for several summers in a row. We have a detached garage with a covered walkway leading to a side door. Perfect spot for a wreath! I decided back in April that this would be the year I create one! Then I ... [ 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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