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An Ode to Monty Don
I’ve got Spring Fever, and I blame Monty Don, otherwise known as Britain’s Favorite Gardener. After…
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A Writing Shed of One’s Own
I am smitten with Britain’s favorite gardener, Monty Don. A couple of years ago, I had…
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On Becoming a Plant Lady
The title of this post is misleading. I’ve always been a plant lady–but focused mostly on…
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Thoughts on Minimalism and the Point of Home Decorating
An old friend of mine recently* posted this quote on his Facebook page: “The best lives…
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I’m Going Solar, So Should You
When this publishes I’ll be on my first real vacation in years. Sure I’ve taken a…
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My Latest Flea Market Flip!
A shabby dresser and a desk in dire straights get a makeover.
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Office Makeover: Take 2
After trying to make due, the time has finally come for an office makeover.
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The Benefits of a Bee Abode
It’s getting a little boring in the garden…so I’m spicing it up with an insect hotel.
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The Goldfinch Gave Me a New Hobby
I finally finished The Goldfinch. I got off to a slow start–skeptical that it could live…
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Pinterested: My Favorite Recipes
The best recipes for a lazy cook.
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Eight Down: Beadboard in the Back Room
I have this room at the back of my house that is part mudroom, part laundry…
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My New Dog-Proofing Invention
This project wasn’t technically on my To Do List, but I thought it deserved a William…
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Seven Down: A Closet Makeover
After four years of living in my house, I finally got around to installing a closet…
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Five & Six Down: A Nightstand Goes from Fussy to Fun
I spent my day off knocking another project off my list.
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Four (and a Half) Down: Paint, Paint, Paint!
A couple of months after I moved into my house I cam home in the middle…
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