progress on the garage-side garden
Last year, I focused most of my gardening on the backyard, specifically the area surrounding the pool. We were in the process of having the pool restored and I wanted the area to feel tidy at the very least. I didn’t want to be floating in our pool, trying to...
back to IOP for a creative retreat
The last time I met up with Shaunna for a creative retreat was in February 2020. We met up in Panama City Beach, Florida to spend a few days at her parent’s amazing condo that overlooked the ocean. We ate charcuterie boards and ordered DoorDash. We painted,...
an ode to linen & Brooklinen’s 10th anniversary sale
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Brooklinen. As always, all words and opinions shared are honest and my own. Brooklinen is currently having its 10th-anniversary sale, so check out the bottom of the post for more details. An Ode to Linen by Marian Parsons *Ahem*...
the new man in my life
The day after my birthday earlier this month, Jeff and I went to breakfast together and headed to Carlisle to find some birthday goodies at one of my favorite antique stores – Bedford Street Antiques. I had a few things I was going to keep an eye out for, but I...
the give and take of getting things done
I was checking out the Instagram Stories of some of my favorite accounts to follow and I had to take a screenshot of this question-and-answer post by @themisfithouse. It caught my eye because this is a question I have received regularly over the past 15 years of...
the war on bishop’s weed
So, last year I shared a post about lovely surprises I was finding in our yard as bulbs peeked up in the Spring, perennials woke up, and bushes leafed out and bloomed. I learned the dogwood trees in our front yard had white blooms, which was exactly what I was...
why you should have a pair of gardening overalls
I’ve been working in the yard and garden beds most days over the past two or three weeks. It’s that time of year when the longer days and not-too-hot spring weather draws me outside and I get excited about cleaning things up, weeding, and working on more...Hello!
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- progress on the garage-side garden
Last year, I focused most of my gardening on the backyard, specifically the area surrounding the pool. We were in the process of having the pool restored and I wanted… Read more: progress on the garage-side garden - the war on bishop’s weed
So, last year I shared a post about lovely surprises I was finding in our yard as bulbs peeked up in the Spring, perennials woke up, and bushes leafed out… Read more: the war on bishop’s weed - spring 2024 projects
After being sick for a few days, it always takes a little while to assess how you’re feeling in the morning. Am I still sick? Have I finally turned the… Read more: spring 2024 projects - front garden plans | 1970 home renovation
When we tell people that we moved to Maryland from Minnesota, the first thing they mention is the winters. “Oh, I bet you’ll enjoy these winters a lot more!” Well,… Read more: front garden plans | 1970 home renovation
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