Out of Africa 1920s Themed Table Decor
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Out of Africa 1920s Themed Table Decor

Here is part 2 to our recent Out of Africa 1920s theme table for the charitable event supporting education, Fantasy Tables for Promising Futures. To read more about this event and to see the custom-made invitation for our guests, click here. Many thanks to my dear friend, Chloe from Celebrate and Decorate who inspires me…

Who Loves a Beautiful Window Box?
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Who Loves a Beautiful Window Box?

Currently I am traveling in Connecticut and during my morning walk, I am surprised to see so many beautiful window boxes filled with colorful flowers. Naturally this got me thinking about window boxes and how I do not have a one. Nada. No where on either of our properties is there a single window box!…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

What a glorious week, weather-wise. I hope those in other areas of the country experiencing extreme weather are safe. It’s the time of year the snowbirds return to their native habitat and the roads are less crowded and easier to navigate. The palo verde trees are blanketing the ground with their fragrant yellow blossoms. Hollyhocks…

Gardening 101~How to Start Growing Things Yourself
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Gardening 101~How to Start Growing Things Yourself

Someone recently asked me if gardening takes a great deal of time…and I’ve been pondering the question ever since. I’ve been gardening for as long as I can remember.   Not only do I find it rewarding, but growing vegetables is a way to teach my children that food doesn’t just appear on a styrofoam tray. …

Growing Your Own Chamomile and Making Tea
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Growing Your Own Chamomile and Making Tea

When I was planting my garden years ago, my sweet daughter opened up a whole packet of chamomile seeds and scattered them far and wide, while squealing, “Wheeeeeeeeee”.  For those of you who know me, I am a geometric person, who likes things planted in rows, straight rows  I had no idea where the seeds…