the empty, transformed house
This post has been waiting in the wings for a while, and I’m finally dusting it off to share a final before & after of some of my favorite rooms in our MN house. I’m in the process of updating the MN Home Tour page, so it reflects the changes...
casual winter porch | Christmas decorating
I did not marry a man who likes to fuss with Christmas lights. If I want lights, I typically have to do them myself. It’s not that Jeff won’t help but it’s just not his thing at all and I get that. He’s never going to suggest it or start...Hello!
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- 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 - elevating the look of an artificial plant
I haven’t taken much time to wander around in a store like Target for quite a while. I’ve gotten used to placing online or curbside pick-up orders, which are convenient,… Read more: elevating the look of an artificial plant
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