I really enjoy whimsy and eclectic decor. I love to add a bit, or sometimes even just a single piece of whimsy when I design for others.
Year: 2013
Almost anti-climatic, but the penny ball garden is finished for now. I planted the shrubs, perennials, and grasses, and now have to wait until spring
Here is a tutorial on how I finished up the penny ball by applying grout and sealer. I believe it makes a difference, both aesthetically and functionally. If you miss the tutorial yesterday on how to make a penny ball, you can read it here.. Penny Ball . Tomorrow I will show you how I created… Continue reading
You may ask what does this have to do with the progress in the garden from yesterday? Trust me, it is a part of my design.
This is the last one. I say the last, but one never knows. This one came about not so much by choice, because when the house was built they took down a large number of gorgeous mature trees for a septic system large enough that it could handle a hotel, as well as enough space… Continue reading
Summer has left, but I thought we could see a coastal home that shouts
When I went to Milmont, I didn’t take the back roads this time, but I-64 instead. I exited where the Blue Ridge Parkway crosses I-64 in Waynesboro, VA. It is a beautiful drive, and for years I have stopped when traveling back home at either the Parkway, where I often take a drive, or… Continue reading
Some more images from my trip to Milmont Greenshouses yesterday. Today I went to an Artisan Festival right here in my town along the James River. We had beautiful weather and throngs of people turned out for food, music and lots of exhibits from very talented artists. One in particular stood out, a young… Continue reading
As I mentioned yesterday, I went back over the mountain to the awesome Milmont Greenhouses today. It was customer appreciation day, thanking everyone for 40 years! My good friend KY wasn’t able to come with me today, but I decided to go because it was a lovely cool, overcast, autumn day. I was not disappointed.
Well, done except for a new light fixture for the front door. I had planned on looking for one today but last night I received a call from Bearded Collie Rescue via LS in Charlotte, NC. There was a Beardie in Bedford, VA- in the shelter, that needed to be pulled. I couldn’t do it… Continue reading