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• Hoop House Dreams

  

  Just imagine the goodies I could grow in a greenhouse...On the morning of NYE, I met up with a new blogging friend @ the local coffee shop. Because it's pretty... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• Purple Aspirations

  

  Art washes away from the soulthe dust of everyday life.- Pablo Picasso'Twas a nutty Christmas to say the very least. Kicked it off at a glorious vintage... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Pop Go the Chestnuts

  

  Fresh Chestnuts, ready for the oven.Slice an 'X' through the Chestnut shells prior to roasting. Skip this step and you'll be sorry...Ever roasted chestnuts? Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• The Stunning Life of Flowers

  * This is so pretty I had to share. I just love how these blossoms stand up and say Howdy!Produced by Vladimir Vorobyov. Astana City, Kazakhstan. Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Wordless Wednesday: Flor De La Noche Buena

  

  Ever wonder what's up with those brightly colored Poinsettia blooms?In her natural state, she'll show off green, red and mottled leaves. Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Cookie Cutter Creativity

  

  Back when I had a real job... whenever I wasn't doing a good enough job... my boss would crab at my lack of creativity and accuse me of taking a cookie cutter... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2011 FOOD & DRINK, HOME, RECIPES

• Forever Christmas Trees

  

  We need more ornaments!The great debate continues... what's best for the environment?Buy a fake tree? Buy a live tree? Well, they're not exactly 'live' if... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• A Tribute to Auntie Edna

  

  This is Aunt Edna, my most beloved houseplant.A gift from my Mom, back when I was in college. The poor dear drank a lotta beer* back then and, apparently,... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• The Petunia Sting Operation

  

  It took me a decade to learn to love Petunias again. Popped over to visit Garden Faerie's magical blog ~ intrigued by her post title: The Story Behind the Name. Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Your First Gift of the Season

  

  I'm giving away TomatoFest heirloom tomato seeds.Spent a good bit of time standing in line at the post office yesterday. They're holding my brand new cowl neck... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• A Most Wonderful Guilty Time

  

  A gifted bouquet ~ One of the many perks to hosting Thanksgiving.I have a laundry list of things to do and at the very top of it should be... laundry. (Don't... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Happy Thanksgiving

  

  Pre-Holiday chores got y'all stressed out?Click HERE and be magically delivered to Grandma's house.50 pound turkey? Check. Bushel of sweet taters? Check. Crispy... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• A Toast to Biodynamic Wine

  

  Growing up, we never celebrated Thanksgiving with wine, champagne or anything else really fun. There was no religious excuse surrounding this decision. We just... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2011 GARDENING

• Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day ~ November, 2011

  

  This Garden Blogger's Day is all about annuals! Well, at least the lucky two that I've turned into "perennials." As in... I wonder just how long I can encourag... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Seriously Smart Stroganoff

  

  That first week... after the end of our blessed daylight savings time... When darkness kicks in around 4 p.m. When it feels exceptionally cold and miserable ~... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Wordless Wednesdays: Park City's Cute Cottages

  

  The Old Town neighborhood, in Park City, Utah, is crammed full of cuteness: one darling cottage right next to another. This is Bad Dog's favorite. Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2011 HOME

• Some Like It Cold

  

  There's snow on the ground and change in the air. Pleased as punch I had the foresight to play hooky yesterday. Did absolutely nothing productive. Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Odd Bulbs

  

  I'm a sucker for CamassiaMost definitely a first...Allium HairI hesitate to acknowledge this...Fears of jinxing and such... Allium FireworksThis weekend, it fel... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Wordless Wednesdays: Antelope Island

  

  There's no Antelope on this island. Go figure.* For more Wordless Wednesday participants click here! Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Big Beet Night @ the Bondes

  

  You can tell a great cook, by the way they stock their pantry.I'm feeling very lucky today, having just returned from a visit to Hot Springs, South Dakota.... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2011 GARDENING, HOME