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  • Parterre Garden Design Idea

    A Small Garden Victory, a Formal Plan

    I have a boxwood update for you. They bounced back! Two years ago, the hedges flanking the front walkway were…
    April 10, 2017
  • Nicole and Calvin Balch on their front porch| Making it Lovely

    Swing!

    Last summer, I was thinking about adding a porch swing out front. I searched out my favorites and was getting…
    July 17, 2015
  • The Front Porch

    Giving a Little Attention to the Front Porch

    I'm hosting a Garden Party with The Home Depot on May 10, as part of their #SpringMadeSimple events. There's going…
    May 1, 2014
  • A Few Updates for the Front Porch

    A Few Updates for the Front Porch

    The nice weather kind of happened all at once here, and now I'm realizing that the front porch needs a…
    May 16, 2013
  • 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
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  • Parterre Garden Design Idea

    A Small Garden Victory, a Formal Plan

    I have a boxwood update for you. They bounced back! Two years ago, the hedges flanking the front walkway were overgrown and encroaching upon the…

    April 10, 20177 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • Nicole and Calvin Balch on their front porch| Making it Lovely

    Swing!

    Last summer, I was thinking about adding a porch swing out front. I searched out my favorites and was getting ready to make a purchase,…

    July 17, 201519 commentsExterior & Garden, Parenting
  • The Front Porch

    Giving a Little Attention to the Front Porch

    I’m hosting a Garden Party with The Home Depot on May 10, as part of their #SpringMadeSimple events. There’s going to be a chef with…

    May 1, 201420 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • A Few Updates for the Front Porch

    A Few Updates for the Front Porch

    The nice weather kind of happened all at once here, and now I’m realizing that the front porch needs a little sprucing up. New pillows,…

    May 16, 201310 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
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