Archives: Outside
We've put in a patio, planted a tree, and carved out some garden beds. We still have a long way to go with landscaping though, and the house itself could use some attention…
Up for the Challenge: We Won!
I wanted to thank you all earlier, but I was waiting until I heard from Better Homes & Gardens…
We WON! Making it Lovely received the most votes in the 48-Hour Challenge at BHG.com and we’ll be the recipient of a $5000 bonus! We’re so excited, and we’re eager to get started on a [...]
Up for the Challenge: The End
Today is the last day to vote in the 48-Hour Challenge. The timing of the challenge was a bit crazy (coinciding with my ninth month of pregnancy), but Brandon and I took it on and we’re so proud to have been a part of it. Thank you to Better Homes and Gardens for [...]
New Porch Details
Just because we had finished working on the porch for the BHG 48-Hour Challenge (have you voted yet today?), that doesn’t mean that we had completely finished. I love the way everything turned out, but there were a few other items that have since caught my eye…
These green astro balls are fun, aren’t they? [...]
Have You Voted Yet Today?
Just a quick reminder… you can vote once each day from now until June 12, and we’d really appreciate your support in the BHG 48-Hour Challenge!
Big Money, Big Money, No Whammy!
There are several big house projects that we’d like to work on, if only we had the cash. Maybe a $5000 bonus would help? (Hint, hint, have you voted yet today?)
We need a new window in Eleanor’s room.
The one that’s there now is actually falling off of the house — yikes! While [...]
