So yesterday there were two posts that showed up on my blog. Arghhhh! This one entitled Creating a French Garden in the Southwest Extending The Patio and how I created a container garden using blue pots. Day 30 Two Posts in One Day Again Alas the goof was not mine this time. So, another “new” post will show up later today. I share my thoughts on what I really learned while writing this series on Thursday. Extending The Patio A few months ago our family moved into a new home. Throughout ... View the Post
Creating A French Garden In the Southwest
Is it possible to turn a small dusty piece of southwestern land into a personal provincial oasis? Creating A French Garden In the Southwest Creating A French Garden In the Southwest I am so thankful that the temperatures have finally begun to cool down here in Southwest. It is the perfect time to plant both vegetable and flower gardens. But a bit of work needed to be done to prepare the area first. All the weeds and dead bushes were removed. I have been wanting to ... View the Post
Day 3 Front Porches Decked Out For A Fabulous Fall
This post is full of inspiring ideas on how to decorate outdoors. Day 3 Front Porches Decked Out For A Fabulous Fall. Day 3 Front Porches Decked Out For A Fabulous Fall Someday I hope to have a nice lovely porch area. With a few stairs that lead up to the entryway. I think the key to creating a successful front entryway for fall is bounty. You decorate with the notion of “When you think you have enough, add one more.” Mums The Word Mums really say “Fall” to me. I ... View the Post
A Garden of Autumnal Splendor
It’s that time of year again ~all my favorite blogs start showcasing their fall finds and I turn orange with envy. It hard to envision fall when the temperature is still 100 degrees plus here in Phoenix. Dreaming of A Garden of Autumnal Splendor. A Garden of Autumnal Splendor Thankfully I just got back from attending my cousin Sarah’s wedding in Las Vegas. We arrived a day early and since I am not a gambler I headed to one of my favorite spots, the Bellagio Conservatory. Every ... View the Post
A Truly Romantic Home
A few eagle-eyed readers recently asked me about this house, A Truly Romantic Home. A Truly Romantic Home It is featured in the current issue of Romantic Homes magazine. They wondered if it was yours truly enjoying a beautiful May evening in France with Lorie and Rachel. I still get giddy that I can reply “Yes, it was.” Rachel is the blessed woman who owns this lovely home. She worked very, very hard to create such a blissful spot. What a wonderful Moroccan feast she created that ... View the Post
Cruising the Brittany Coast: Days 4~6 in France
I have a confession. I was eager to leave Paris. Even with all of its glamour and excitement I was longing for the quiet beauty of France. Perhaps I have just reached a “certain age”. But you can't blame me. I was eager to begin Cruising the Brittany Coast: Days 4~6 in France. Cruising the Brittany Coast: Days 4~6 in France We left Paris early in the morning and stopped in Chartres along the way to visit the cathedral. Soon after we were driving along the Brittany coast admiring quaint ... View the Post