DIY: Stitched Cotton Cord Containers
I was walking down the rope aisle at the hardware store and spied black and white sash cord so I stopped, picked it up and thought to myself, this cord would make a really cool textural container! I...
View ArticleHouseplants I Haven’t Killed
I took a walk around my neighborhood and downtown this morning, it was eerie seeing all the streets mostly empty. Many of the local stores have closed, and the bars and restaurants and gyms. Residents...
View ArticleModern DIY Trellis Designs
My DIY project for the weekend is to build a planter box with trellis to support a climbing vine, and I think I’ll stain it black. Last year I built some vegetable trellises and before that a criss...
View ArticleMini Patio Makeover
Over the weekend I completed a project that’s been on my list for a month. I wanted a more attractive appearance to the entrance to my rental studio and also a little conversation spot where I could...
View ArticleLemon Basil Smash + Herb Infused Cocktails
I love herb infused cocktails. As I write this post the Thursday evening before Memorial Day Weekend, I am sipping this delicious Lemon Basil Smash cocktail concoction! A local restaurant in my town...
View ArticleContainer Herb Garden + Hanging Planter Sets
I was inspired by the balconies of Europe to plant my own mini herb garden on the tiny stoop outside my studio. It started with a little basil and rosemary then led to oregano, mint, and thyme and...
View ArticleGardening Formula for Tall Planters
I was dining at a restaurant in Healdsburg over the weekend and as I exited I noticed the very tall planters outside the entrance with the gardening medley that never fails to produce an eye catching...
View ArticleAfternoon Chat: Favorite Yard Blooms
For the past month, I’ve been walking a few miles every day around my neighborhood because the plants are in full bloom and the weather is really nice. It’s such a pleasant experience watching all my...
View ArticleBackyard Greenhouses
Yesterday I was in Sonoma and lucky to be there for a few hours with blue skies. I visited Cornerstone Sonoma, an open air market and garden where I like to walk around and soak up the sun. In the...
View ArticlePale Pebble Landscape Designs
I was creating a collection of images to submit to our landscaper for the Florida house we’re renovating. In addition to basic maintenance and repair, we’re getting ready to convert several of the...
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