Pinterest inspired plantings

A little of this, a little of that… that’s what I was saying as I walked through my house picking up things to put dirt in.  I saw some wonderful succulent container ideas on Pinterest last week, one container in particular caught my eye because I had the same container in my stash.  Mine is

{Pinteresting} seasonal projects & motivation to organize

Typically Spring is the time of year to purge and clean one’s home and garage, clean up the yard, weed flower beds, prune, mulch, spruce up and primp for outdoor gatherings and entertaining.  This is when you see a lot of yard sales, garage sales and it’s a great time to shop your local thrift

rust. zinc. galvanized. oh my!

My mouth begins to water and I get this urge to run toward objects that are rusty (big shock!!!) galvanized or made of zinc. I’m quite fond of copper too. But lately, zinc…oh my, it just makes me swoon. Especially if it’s dripping with some lovely powdery patina. Yum! Goodness you’d think I was talking

Patriotic & Pinteresting July 4th Home Tour

Welcome! Come on up and sit a spell…have some iced tea or lemonade and cool off. Watch, wave and say hello as the neighbors stroll by. or watch the kids ride their bikes up and down the street would you like to come inside? an elegant entry a sun lit parlor a cozy corner to