I'm not sure I've ever considered my home's curb appeal. We are not planning on selling our home, and honestly, I haven't given much thought to seeing the house and garden through someone else's eyes. We live on a quiet street, so automobile traffic is limited to those who live nearby. However, there is plenty… Continue reading Curb Appeal…
Month: April 2024
Round one of Spring Cleanup…
The scariest part of Spring (for me) is removing the burlap on the boxwood hedges. Immediately, it's evident how the boxwood fared under the difficult winter conditions. This winter, in particular, was tough on shrubs, trees, and everything else. There was no snow on the ground to insulate the plants when the deep freeze struck,… Continue reading Round one of Spring Cleanup…
Dirt-y Wellness…
Was I surprised that "Wellness Gardens" is a Spring 2024 trend? No, not really. A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on how gardening can boost our health and longevity. What does surprise me is that so many people (including health experts) are just now realizing that gardening is a tonic for both body… Continue reading Dirt-y Wellness…
Follow Up to Preserving the Past…
Last week's post, Preserving the Past, was about gathering the photos I'd taken on my phone and creating photo books. The only book ready to order was for the "pop-up boutique" I operated during the pandemic. I received my book in the mail today, and I couldn't be more thrilled with how it turned out...especially… Continue reading Follow Up to Preserving the Past…
Preserving the past…
Do you remember when we took rolls of film in to be developed? That seems like a lifetime ago! Now, our phones are an extension of our arms, ready to take photos on a whim. Unfortunately, these photos are often forgotten and are forever stored in our phone photo library. I take so many photos,… Continue reading Preserving the past…