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  • Peonies

    I haven't done much to the garden since my initial effort in 2008, but it has rewarded my neglect by…
    June 9, 2011
  • Our Eastern Redbud is Dying

    Only a third of the tree has leaves. It was a birthday present from Brandon in 2008, and I wanted…
    June 1, 2011
  • Well-Traveled Outdoor Space

    My thoughts always turn to outdoor spaces the minute the weather starts to warm up. We're still a little chilly…
    May 3, 2011
  • Woodpecker Door Knocker

    I hung up our new woodpecker door knocker yesterday. Brandon's response: "I don't hate it." Score!
    November 9, 2010
  • Spooky Halloween Front Porch for BHG

    My fourth and final project for Better Homes & Gardens can finally be revealed! I decorated our front porch for…
    October 26, 2010
  • Front Porch Sources

    I've created a new page on the blog to list all of the sources for the front porch throughout its…
    August 13, 2010
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  • Peonies

    I haven’t done much to the garden since my initial effort in 2008, but it has rewarded my neglect by growing with wild abandon. It’s…

    June 9, 201156 commentsOutside
  • Our Eastern Redbud is Dying

    Only a third of the tree has leaves. It was a birthday present from Brandon in 2008, and I wanted to see it grow to…

    June 1, 201138 commentsOutside
  • Well-Traveled Outdoor Space

    My thoughts always turn to outdoor spaces the minute the weather starts to warm up. We’re still a little chilly here in Chicago, but it…

    May 3, 201115 commentsOutside
  • Woodpecker Door Knocker

    I hung up our new woodpecker door knocker yesterday. Brandon’s response: “I don’t hate it.” Score!

    November 9, 201054 commentsOutside
  • Spooky Halloween Front Porch for BHG

    My fourth and final project for Better Homes & Gardens can finally be revealed! I decorated our front porch for Halloween with 2D and 3D…

    October 26, 201042 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Holidays, Outside, Press
  • Front Porch Sources

    I’ve created a new page on the blog to list all of the sources for the front porch throughout its various stages. Below is the…

    August 13, 201023 commentsOutside
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