A few weeks ago I found this poster size reproduction botanical print at Elm & Iron, a local store which carries a unique and lovely collection of home decor. I love the detail on this print and knew it would go nicely in my living room/dining room area which is decorated in greens, beige, and wood tones. I started…
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a new fence
I have mentioned in the past, our neighborhood has a growing problem with deer. They are so comfortable here, they bed down in back yards, and it’s not uncommon to see a whole family strolling down the sidewalks, sampling from every yard as they go. There is not much I can do about what they eat from my front gardens,…
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putting the garden to bed
It’s that sad time of year when it’s time to put the garden to bed for the winter. For me, it’s also the busiest time of my year, rushing to get all the weeds out, plants cut back, summer things put away, and most time consuming of all, is getting rid of all the leaves. My back yard is cut…
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this week’s bake
It’s that time again when cool fall weather makes one want to turn on the oven and bake something that makes the whole house smell good. This week’s bake is “New England Apple Cider Cake” that I found on a wonderful blog, A Family Feast. This may be called “New England Apple Cider Cake”, but I’m using Ohio made cider,…
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college football game day
Watching football has a long history for me. While a kid, living at home, watching the Cleveland Browns every Sunday was what my Dad did. And while I enjoyed the sound of football in the background, I secretly prayed I’d find a husband that wasn’t obsessed with it. And I did marry a man who didn’t like football at all….
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