Whether your Christmas is a religious celebration or a time to spend with friends and family, you must agree that seasonal decorations and the lights that twinkle in your tree or the ones you see as you pass through your neighbourhood make it a magical time of the year. … Continue reading Do you believe in magic…
Author: jstout2024
Red for Christmas…
I'm sure I've never used red as a theme for my Christmas decor before. But you never know when or what may strike your fancy and inspire you to take a new direction. That "something" is this tablecloth I found at the boutique run by a French blogger, Sharon… Continue reading Red for Christmas…
Simplifying Christmas Decor…
Charlie has been pretty good about not destroying the "Town Square" village I set up on the coffee table a few weeks ago. However, I've decided not to tempt fate by setting up the Christmas tree. This has saved many trips up and down the stairs hauling heavy boxes of treasured ornaments,… Continue reading Simplifying Christmas Decor…
Gardening in winter…
This is the view I have as I write this post. I think it's safe to say that winter has arrived bringing that special kind of beauty we don't see any other time of the year...I love it! Although we won't be in our gardens for the next 3-4 months, it's still possible… Continue reading Gardening in winter…
Playing House…
The first skiff of snow was the green light to start decorating for the holidays. Charlie is as naughty as the day we brought her home, which will dictate what style of decorating is logical and impossible. Anything breakable will have to be well out of her range! I've started with the almost indestructible… Continue reading Playing House…
Writing on the wall…
Does writing on walls bring back memories of your childhood? Most of us won't remember scribbling on walls with crayons when we were toddlers but if you are of a certain age you may have fond memories of writing on the chalkboard at school, unless you had a detention and had to write endless… Continue reading Writing on the wall…
Before the holiday season…
Before my house gets decked out for the holidays, I have work to do. I don't know if you ever get overwhelmed by the state of your home. Many of us look at our gardens and struggle with where to start or what to do next. That dilemma usually doesn't intimidate me, but put… Continue reading Before the holiday season…
Fingers crossed…
As the winds blow and temperatures drop, it's a relief to know that all (or most) garden cleanup chores are done for the season. I never seem to get as much done as I'd like, but sometimes you must say, "This has to be enough." Safeguarding the boxwood hedges occupied most of my concerns this… Continue reading Fingers crossed…
Preparing for winter…
If you have been following the blog for some time, it's no surprise that autumn is my favourite season... especially after the heat and drought of recent summers. These conditions have fueled forest fires and soon after the winds blew in smoke that lasted for days. And allergy season is coming to an end...what a… Continue reading Preparing for winter…
Another Summer comes to an end…
Most of you will agree this was a challenging summer for the garden... Fighting the weather, (drought, heat and wind) is not a battle we will ever win. Struggling after a most unusual winter, many trees and shrubs could not recover to their previous glory and in my case, many didn't make it.… Continue reading Another Summer comes to an end…