I sincerely hope you had a lovely weekend! We were blessed with gorgeous weather that kept us working in the yard most of the day on Saturday and enjoying an outdoor Church service on Sunday. We had a delicious brunch with my mom yesterday and I am beyond excited to take advantage of the car…
Hello Beauties! How’s it shaking? We just came off of a great weekend of yard work and Covid shots! The analogy of working in my yard and seeing the new growth with getting my first Covid shot seems apropos! Not only is my yard getting ready to burst forth, but so am I! FWIW…I called…
These DIY indoor pot feet keep your pots off of your good furniture thereby reducing the risk of water damage. You know what my buddy Plato says… Necessity is the mother of invention! I made this living centerpiece last year, just about this time, and it is still going strong. I’ve changed out the orchids…
Good Morning, Glories! For my friends still in the throes of winter, you may want to avert your eyes for a few sentences, because…it was a BEAUTIFUL weekend here in Southeast North Carolina! I cannot even tell you how wonderful it was to come in from a day of working the yard and have to…
Hello friends… I hope you and yours are all well. This Monday finds me, well, a little blue…but really trying to not be. I’ve mentioned in the past that my dad has Alzheimer’s and is residing in a Memory Care facility. His facility has been on lockdown since the beginning of March, so we haven’t…
Despite everything else being canceled, you know what is not canceled? Monday Musings! Monday Musings will not be canceled! Take that Coronavirus! So, my friend, are you adjusting to this new, hopefully temporary, normal? Other than not being able to see our daughter and my parents, we are doing just fine. I could certainly use…
We are two-thirds of the way through Winter, my friends! (or, for my friends in the Southern Hemisphere, are you 2/3 through Summer?) I really enjoy all 4 seasons, but more than anything, I get all excited about the changes between seasons. I liken it to wanting to rearrange my furniture on a regular basis,…
Happy Monday Sunshine! ☀ What a great SuperBowl last night! OK, for my SF friends…maybe you don’t think so. But hey, you’ve got to love Patrick Mahomes, right? Some of these links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission off of the sale of these products to help defray the costs…
Ah…Spring! Birdsong, bright green leaves and the warmth of the sun! I love all the change of the seasons…except for maybe the beginning of Summer. I am just not a ‘hot and humid’ person and that’s what I know is in store for the next few months. Terry and I pressure washed our driveway this…
Well hello there friends, it’s a Friday AND it’s the first Friday of the month, so let’s get this weekend started with some really useful tips and lifehacks that will hopefully help you save time, money (and possibly most importantly) your fingernails. As a refresher, Five Tips Friday is all about easy life hacks and…
Are you familiar with AR Workshops? For us creative sorts, it’s a dream come true! This chain of DIY Crafts Boutiques throughout the US caters to DIY-ers with a wide variety of home decor diy projects. Perfect venue for a girl’s night, birthday party, shower and date night. If you are a regular reader of Nourish…
Welcome to our home. One of my most favorite things about our house is the confederate jasmine that covers the pillars on our front porch. And you really need to come by in May, when the jasmine is in full bloom, and just sit on my porch and breathe in the heaven that is jasmine….
Good Morning from Chaos Central! I often receive emails from readers who are amazed by all I seem to accomplish and how ‘together’ I am! While I appreciate those sweet compliments, the truth is much less impressive. At the risk of shattering the myth, here’s a snapshot of my real life. I’m sitting at my…
I’ve been using this homemade vinegar weed-killer recipe for over three years now and have figured out what works, what doesn’t, and what your expectations should be. Read on for the recipe and the facts if you are interested in a natural weed killer recipe. Like everyone, I am concerned about the proliferation of chemicals…
These DIY Garden Markers are not only easy to make but are useful and make great gifts for your favorite gardener.
You might wonder whether there’s a way to reduce the effort without sacrificing color and interest. Thankfully, you can have a low-maintenance garden that’s feature-filled and stocked full of plants. These expert tips will help you achieve it.
