When we first bought our historic home, the property and house were in a terrible state of decay and disrepair. The 2 acre parcel was heavily overgrown and filled with bugs and Bark scorpions. In order to reduce the bug population, we had free range guinea hens to take care of the problem organically. I…
Yesterday I was feeling out of sorts. Blah. Not physically sick but emotionally restless. I try exercising and that didn’t fix it. I eat healthy food all day to no avail. Typically I wake up each morning in a happy state ready to tackle the day with lots of focused energy. But on this day,…
Happy Saturday from the White Mountains of Arizona. We finally made it up to our cabin, only to find rather hot weather here (but not as hot as Phoenix). Rain is predicted for this weekend, which we always want and need desperately. Thank you for joining me today~it’s been a busy week and there is…
Warmer weather equals more time outside with family and friends. Having a fabulous porch, terrace or deck that is welcoming and attractive is key to creating memories during lazy summer days. I am excited to share 9 incredible ideas for porches and porch decor from talented bloggers all around the country. There is a wide…
House Projects Back in March, during the lockdown, we created a list of home projects to tackle. As I was washing all the windows in the house, my husband started working on the back terrace. Like most projects, the work on the back terrace morphed into something bigger…..yet better. To see that post of lockdown…