You have to know by now that I love Shingle style architecture. I came across this architect while looking for some shingle style details. I found a new home designed by Alisberg Parker Architects and Interior Design of Old Greenwich, CT. When I looked at the photos of the interior I was quite surprised by what they revealed. ...Continue reading...
26 June 2013 
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We are officially into the summer season, and the July Fourth celebration is quickly heading our way. There will be many ideas out there for quick holiday decor DIY and crafts, but I thought today I would approach all the red, white and blue from a little bit different perspective. ...Continue reading...
25 June 2013 
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I planted a perennial daisy two years ago with an expected height of 24 inches. Well, it must have been mislabeled, because that baby grew and grew. Last year, as is often the case, we had summer storms that had significant winds, enough that it blew the stems over. By that time, August, they were near 5 ft tall! I tried tying them, but it didn't look very nice, and it didn't really work.....the entire "bunch" blew over. Hoops are not tall enough, and Tomato cages were not broad enough. So I ...Continue reading...
24 June 2013 
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Now this description intrigued me no end, so I had to check it out. ...Continue reading...
22 June 2013 
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I have some friends, a couple that I met early on in their gift shop when I moved in my twenties to NC. We became acquaintances, then friends, sharing many a conversation over our mutual love of animals. Last week they were honored ...Continue reading...
21 June 2013 
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I have been away for a few days, having traveled from Virginia to NC to complete (almost) ...Continue reading...
16 June 2013 
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The greatest thing a father can do for his children, is to love their mother. ...Continue reading...
14 June 2013 
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I was getting a bit frustrated when I needed a cleaning item quickly and had to rustle through all the supplies under the sink and in a hall closet. There had to be a better way besides bending, ...Continue reading...
13 June 2013 
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I can hardly imagine a garden without Hydrangeas. Although for many, the attraction is from childhood memories of a grandparents garden, I find myself intrigued by the many forms and the colors. ...Continue reading...
12 June 2013 
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What is the appeal of Fairy Gardens? I think that, at least for many folks, myself included, it is the element of whimsy in the miniaturization. Many of us are drawn to small, intimate and comfortable spaces. We love tree houses, cupboard beds, children's play houses, sleeping under the eaves, ...Continue reading...
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