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June 2, 2023

Saturday Meanderings

Happy first Saturday of June! Typically by now we are experiencing the summer heat, but I must say our weather has been just gorgeous! Mornings in the low 60s and highs in the low 90s. The next few days may get to triple digits but the forecast is lower temperatures for most of next week! […]

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Filed Under: Cabin Style, cleaning and repairing, decorating and design, DIY, Gardening, healthy eating, household, Informational, planting, porches, Recipes, Spring, Upholstery

February 20, 2023

How to Make an Abundant Floral Centerpiece

On rare occasions, I make an abundant fresh flower centerpiece (for my Valentine dinner party, for example). I am always looking for new and better ways to do this so my flower investment will last as long as possible. Has anyone else noticed the price of flowers increasing? Maybe all prices are going up but […]

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Filed Under: centerpieces, DIY, Entertaining, flowers, Informational

December 9, 2022

Saturday Meanderings

Here it is, Saturday again and time for a Saturday Meanderings! So happy you are here today as we chat about all good things that happened this week. December is cruising along at a fast pace, but this week, at least for me, it was a productive one.I accomplished many things each day so the […]

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Filed Under: Christmas, decorating and design, DIY, Family, Gardening, historical homes, holiday decorating, Informational, porches, traditions, Wreaths

October 3, 2022

October is Repair and Refresh the House Month

October is the month I designate to assess the condition of the house and make a long list of things to do. I cannot take credit for this idea. Years ago, a neighbor with a busy family lived in one of the most beautiful homes on the street. Yet when you went inside, you didn’t […]

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Filed Under: autumn, cleaning and repairing, DIY, fall, furniture, historical homes, household, Informational, Organizing, painting, Upholstery

September 26, 2022

From Trash to Treasure: Rescuing Adirondack Chairs

A few weeks ago, in two separate garbage piles, I found Adirondack chairs and a small table. Typically I do not look for junk furniture in someone else’s trash, but I do love a good Adirondack chair. Several new Adirondack chairs are made with a high density polyethylene and can be pricey. So when an […]

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Filed Under: bargains, cleaning and repairing, DIY, furniture, Informational, renovation

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