Each holiday season, I change the decor for my home and porch. Most years I choose a simple theme that uses what I already have. Because who has the time or money to go out and purchase all the latest trends? This year I was craving the warmth and coziness of plaid. When I decorate, I blend regular items with my Christmas decor to keep things festive and fun. ToRead More →
What’s the first thing you notice about a person’s front door or porch? For me, it’s the wreath. If there isn’t a wreath, the porch looks like it’s missing something. A wreath is like the cherry on top of a sundae. It adds sparkle to the door and porch. While I have a stash of pre-made wreaths that I use throughout the year, I like to make seasonal wreaths asRead More →
Recently, a friend invited me over for a walk through her garden. As we meandered, all I could think about was that I never wanted to leave. Have you ever walked into someone’s garden and felt like you were in a magical place? Everywhere you look, there’s something beautiful and inspirational. You could spend hours in that garden trying to discover all the hidden gems. There are many things thatRead More →
Take a stroll around your garden, and what do you see? Is everything looking good or are you feeling a little behind? I’m feeling a lot behind this year. I missed most of the early gardening season in April because my mom had surgery and I needed to travel out of state to help her. Immediately after that, my husband had surgery. So I was gone during the crucial springRead More →
It’s garden season. Yay! The garden is such a wonderful place to spend your time. But what if you could extend the garden to other areas of your life? It is possible. Surround yourself with the garden, both inside and out of your home. Here’s how to cultivate a garden inspired life that will have you jumping for joy every single day. Why Cultivate a Garden Inspired Life… The GardenRead More →
As I look out my window, the day is dull and gray. The holidays are behind us. So are all the festive decorations we enjoyed early in the season. Now, each winter day is the same. Cold and frosty with a hint of fog. Occasionally, we’ll have a sunny day interspersed with the gray. That helps to break up the monotony, but it doesn’t last long. Maybe you’re in aRead More →
The beautiful fall colors are behind us and the winter months are looming. When you look around your garden, do you just see shades of brown? During this season, our gardens often look dead and lackluster. While you can’t bring on the flowers, you can spruce up your porch for the holidays and winter months ahead. One of my favorite ways to add winter interest to my front porch isRead More →
Growing flowers in your garden creates a beautiful setting for you to enjoy. But most blooms are short-lived. One way to extend the enjoyment of your flowers is to preserve them. This summer, I planted more flowers specifically for drying. That way I could use the dried flowers to provide long-lasting blooms. Now that the garden is slowing down, it’s time to use some of the preserved flowers. This weekRead More →
Each season it can be tempting to go out and buy new decor items for your home and family. For years, my husband and I have found pleasure in hitting yard sales and shopping at thrift stores. And I certainly enjoy shopping at Hobby Lobby and Home Goods for seasonal items. This autumn, however, I’m challenging myself to not buy any new decor items for the season. Instead of shoppingRead More →
As gardeners, we often need valuable information about our plants, the weather and pests. Many of us have become reliant on the quick access we have to garden information on the Internet. You can look up any topic you want and get an array of ideas. But what if you didn’t have that information readily available? And can you always trust everything you read on the Internet? Despite the easeRead More →