Why You Don’t Completely Love Your Home & What To Do About It
You have a gorgeous home. I mean every room is really very nice. You’ve got a beautiful Boho bedroom. An African inspired living room. A traditional formal dining room with statement art. A modern...
View ArticleHow To Make Smudge Sticks From Fresh Sage
Hi there friends & neighbors! I have a fun project to share! Sage is growing out of control in our garden so I’m using some to show you how to make smudge sticks from fresh sage! Since my family...
View ArticlePlotting & Planning a Fall Garden Zone 9a
Hey friends & neighbors! It’s that time of year to start planning a fall garden. Except that in zone 9a, we don’t have what most folks would call “Fall”. Our seasons are just different here. {And...
View ArticleHow To Care For Crepe Myrtle Trees – It’s Easier Than You Think
Crepe Myrtle trees are an absolutely beautiful, quintessentially Southern landscape staple. And guess what? They’re super easy to care for. That’s what this post is all about – how to care for crepe...
View ArticleThe Best & Most Unexpected Places To Buy Plants
Everyone LOVES to decorate with plants these days! And with good reason – they look great, are a cheap (usually) & easy upgrade to any space, & make us feel great. What do you think are the...
View ArticleHow To Decorate Your Home More Sustainably
When I first started “going green” I went all in! From home & garden to beauty, I jumped in with both feet & dragged my family in right along with me. That was not easy to do especially at...
View ArticleMy 3 Favorite Places to Buy Window Hardware
In a previous post I talked about how to choose the right window treatments for your project & now in this post I’m revealing a designer secret – the 3 best places to buy window hardware. One of...
View ArticleFabric Wrapped Christmas Ornaments
This year we’re doing a little something different for Christmas. We having a lot more fun & I’m definitely taking decorating a lot less seriously. I’ve always been into themes & color schemes...
View ArticleKitchen Items You’re Probably Not Cleaning Often Enough
I am a self-proclaimed clean freak. I mean my family is very neat but I need to have things completely clean even in the places you can’t see. Because It’s usually those places that affect the things...
View ArticleCreating Your Perfect Office Space Using Feng Shui & Pher Ankh
Every new year we go all out organizing, de-cluttering, re-arranging all the things. High on most of our to-do lists is to get the most used (& most disorganized) spaces in order. Since so many of...
View ArticleThe Best & Most Simple Ratatouille Recipe Ever
‘Tis the season for comfort food. For me that means soups, stews, & casseroles. Have you ever noticed how the most satisfying food is also usually the simplest? I’ve seen (and tried) ratatouille...
View ArticleSustainability at Home Pt. 1
Earlier this week, I went live on Pinterest TV for their MVP (Most Valuable Planet) series in celebration of Earth Month. My topic leading up to Earth Day – Sustainability at Home. Let me tell YOU…...
View ArticleSustainability at Home Pt. 2
I realized (truly it was brought to my attention) that I may have shared my initial post on sustainability at home too soon. I linked out to the Pinterest Live episode without thinking that some of...
View ArticleI Tried ButcherBox & This Is What Happened
SPOILER ALERT: WE LOVE IT! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. When the pandemic hit almost everyone I know started...
View ArticleWhat Are the Benefits of Gardening? A Comprehensive Guide
Gardening offers numerous benefits, including improving physical health, promoting mental well-being, contributing to a healthier environment, increasing social connections, and providing a source of...
View ArticlePractical & Budget Friendly Kitchen Design Tips
Welcome to my kitchen! This video is long overdue. I’ve designed quite a few kitchens in my career but I was most challenged when I needed a change in my own kitchen. It was 2015 and we’d just moved...
View ArticleFettucine with Piccata Sauce
Piccata sauce is all about flavor! The typical sauce is made with just 4 ingredients – butter, lemon juice, capers, and white wine. Well you need the pasta of course, but the chicken is completely...
View Article5 Unique Gallery Wall Ideas You Can Incorporate Into Your Home Decor
Who doesn’t love a great gallery wall? They are a great way to show your love for family, travel, art, or anything else you love. Sometimes the trendy super curated gallery walls all over the...
View ArticleCalling it quits: Know when it’s time to UNDO what you’ve done in the garden
There are times when we have to make hard decisions in the garden and in life. This is an example of having to UNDO some of the hard work put into the garden so that it could actually thrive. Just......
View ArticleHow Expensive is it to Start a Garden?
How much does it cost to start a garden? Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive or hard or even time consuming. Some of the items we buy may be a small upfront investment but there are ways to start...
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