Planning for Daffodils
After winter we are all ready for the wonders of spring. One of the cheeriest sights are the bright yellow faces of the daffodils. However, late summer and early fall is the time we need to be planting and nurturing our jonquils to make sure they are bright and healthy later.
Planting a bulb garden is a family project. You... >Read More
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Yearly Beauty
New Perennials for the garden (and some old favorites…)
While each new year brings the return of many plants to the garden, none seem quite as miraculous as the perennials. Where seemingly nothing remains, they burst forth in spring, or quietly sneak up on June to provide bursts of colors that enliven the garden without the expense (or labor)...... >Read More
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A Berry Nice Time of Year
Fall is that time of year when we begin to gather the shucks and pumpkins from the fields, even if it’s only to decorate the lamppost at the end of the driveway. We are not the only ones bringing in the harvest; Mother Nature has done a good job of stocking the pantry for her little progeny, and we... >Read More
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Lost Arts
In many ways, entering Annie Armstrong’s living room puts one in mind of a house in another age. Though there is ample evidence of the modern world, the room is brimming with decorative and handmade items. The cozy room’s walls form a gallery - testament to Annie’s legendary skill with a needle. The promise of something delicious floats on...... >Read More
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Have Yourself a Victorian Christmas!
It may seem very complicated and appear to be a lot of hard work, but planning a Victorian Christmas is not only a memorable experience, it is lots of fun too. The key to the whole plan is to start the activities early!
In prior years, when I was teaching cooking classes on this very theme, I would have to... >Read More
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Will Your Home Welcome Everyone?
Steps to take before you build to make your home visitable
Most everyone wants their new home to be very hospitable and inviting, to provide a sense of warmth, starting with the front door and continuing from room to room.
But have you given any thought to whether your home will welcome everyone in a real, practical sense? What about... >Read More
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Christmas Pure and Simple!
“Fragmented”, she replied when I asked her how she was feeling. She had bought into the common philosophy that being busy is somehow a virtue.
I’ve been there too. Most of us have. We buy into the notion that we must “be more”, “do more” and have more”. We find ourselves fragmented and stretched like a piece of worn out... >Read More
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Welcome to my Man Cave
A "man cave" could be defined as a man's private sanctuary within... >more
Shopping for Home Decor – Finding the Bargains
Do you you love to entertain? Do you take joy in your... >more
What Do You Fear?
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)