I can’t think of many things more satisfying than a garden. They bring pleasure in so many shapes and colors, not to mention how they awaken and delight our senses. Sometimes I can’t help but marvel in awe at the unique beauty that comes from the soil and a tiny seed. Maybe it was the long winter that made my…
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How important is the curb appeal of your home to you? More important than the interior? Judging by many neighborhoods, curb appeal doesn’t seem to rank very high on their priorities. Although you don’t see the interiors of most homes, you do form an instant opinion of someone’s home or neighborhood based on what you see outside. I don’t personally…
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It is always so overwhelming when you get to The Springfield Extravaganza Flea Market because there are over 2000 vendors and it’s hard to know where to go first. It is truly sensory overload, and I have a hard time getting my mind to settle down and concentrate on what I came to look for. I always end up going…
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I spent this morning at the Springfield Extravaganza Flea Market in Springfield, Ohio with my daughter. It’s a 3-day event held on the third weekend of May and September and is always best attended on the first day, because the good stuff goes fast. From experience, the absolutely best things go on Thursday, which is set up day for the…
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I have a love/hate relationship with my picket fences. I love them and the charm they add to my home and yard. But . . . I hate the maintenance they require. Every 4 or 5 years they need lots of scrubbing to remove the algae, and then tedious and time consuming painting. I have three sets of picket fences…
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