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What’s Growing in the Gardens!

Laura — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:37:49 +0000

Finally, I have gotten it together enough, to show you what we’re growing in all of these garden beds we’ve got going. I’m telling you, I find it extremely challenging to blog about garden updates, because everything changes so fast! So, this post shares some of the rapid garden progress that can happen in what [...]

Announcement of SUMMER FLAG Give-Away Winner!

Laura — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:58:06 +0000

THANK YOU to all 12 of our commenting participants for the Summer Flag Give-Away! I thought it was a bust at first, and it got me down, but you all came through, and got me excited again, because we have so many AWESOME Give-AWAYS coming up! Our best yet!! So if you didn’t win this [...]

Mid-May to End of June 2010/Front Yard Transformation

Laura — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:32:43 +0000

There is so much to catch you up on, where our front yard transformation goes, that I’m lost in my own thoughts, in trying to figure out where I tell you what we’ve gotten done, and where I tell you about where all of this work in progress is heading. So, if it all seems [...]

Strawberry Surprises & Pixel’s Reviews

Laura — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:33:09 +0000

The last time I had checked the strawberry bed, there was 1 strawberry that I was sure would be good and ready the next day for pickin’, and I had my name all over it!! But I didn’t actually get out there until 2 days later. And lo and behold, there were several ready, and [...]

I Am Seeing RED!!

Laura — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:55:59 +0000

It's Monday evening, at the close of our long Memorial Day weekend. It's a bit sad the weekend has gone by so fast, but we've got to be happy with all we got accomplished outside! I have been taking photos like crazy, and can't wait to show you all what we got done, and what the drawn out plans are for our front yard transformation, into a garden wonderland!

Pansies, Verbenas & Berries

Laura — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:30:25 +0000

Yesterday morning, I found myself up wicked early. And not at the computer, in my bathrobe, with coffee. But up, dressed, and outside with my camera, taking photos around my yard. (With coffee.) I had to wonder what in the heck was going on with me lately. I have never-ever been one to get up [...]

Homestead: Easter Photo Series

Laura — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 02:28:57 +0000

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Let’s Talk Trash

Laura — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:03:32 +0000

Ask anyone who lives with me. I’m a sheer-compulsive-pet-peeved- maniac about certain aspects of our home. The sudden sight of clutter is one. It sends me over the edge. Like a sunny 30 mph Sunday drive, to a buck-60 in clap of thunder. I’ve analyzed my seemingly over-reactions enough, to figure some of myself out. [...]

Winner of the Give Away

Laura — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:55:33 +0000

The winner of the vintage set Give Away is…….. Commenter #4 was Wendy!! Congratulations Wendy! Please contact us, via the ‘E-Mail Us’ tag in the sidebar, to claim your prize and give us your shipping address, so that we can send along your vintage set to you. We hope you enjoy it! Thanks to ALL [...]

Love Is……

Laura — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:27:04 +0000

PA9A2YMRQRJT Love Is…..A Give-Away!! To give a little LOVE back to you all, we thought it was high time for some give-aways! Anyone up for that? First up, we’d love to give-away this faux-vintage decoupaged metal set, of a watering can, and a little container. It could be a lovely touch, for your home decor. [...]