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  • House of Hipsters' Patio Makeover

    Honor Roll (The Gardens and Patios Edition)

    House of Hipsters and Jojotastic both just finished up their patio makeovers, and now I'm inspired to get outside and…
    May 13, 2016
  • The Garden, When We Moved In

    Getting Outside to Explore in the Garden

    Sponsored by Mrs. Meyer's This is what the garden looked like on the day we bought the house, in late…
    April 22, 2014
  • First Barbecue of the Summer

    Thank you COOL WHIP for sponsoring this post. Join us on Facebook for inspiration and recipes for everyday treats. What…
    May 21, 2012
  • 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
  • Pom Pom Peony Support

    I have a million peony bushes in the backyard (well, twelve or so), but I think the one nearest the…
    May 16, 2011
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  • House of Hipsters' Patio Makeover

    Honor Roll (The Gardens and Patios Edition)

    House of Hipsters and Jojotastic both just finished up their patio makeovers, and now I’m inspired to get outside and do a bit of sprucing…

    May 13, 201616 commentsExterior & Garden, Honor Roll
  • The Garden, When We Moved In

    Getting Outside to Explore in the Garden

    Sponsored by Mrs. Meyer’s This is what the garden looked like on the day we bought the house, in late August of last year. Almost…

    April 22, 201419 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • First Barbecue of the Summer

    Thank you COOL WHIP for sponsoring this post. Join us on Facebook for inspiration and recipes for everyday treats. What you add makes it. #coolwhipmoms…

    May 21, 201245 commentsOutside
  • 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
  • Pom Pom Peony Support

    I have a million peony bushes in the backyard (well, twelve or so), but I think the one nearest the egg chair might qualify for…

    May 16, 20112 comments'O' for Outdoors, Filing Cabinet, Wish List
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