by Noelle Bertram | Jun 25, 2026 | Home & Garden
Which Hydrangeas are Most Heat-Tolerant? I LOVE hydrangeas!!! Love, love, LOVE. But since I live in the high desert of Oregon (a very dry climate), they can be SO hard to grow! Especially the popular, big-leaf variety. But luckily, a few years ago, I discovered...
by Noelle Bertram | May 27, 2026 | Home & Garden
How to Get Your Backyard Pool Ready for SummerGet Ready for that Summer Cook-Out!A backyard cook-out feels easier when the pool is ready before the first guest even walks in! The grill, drinks, chairs, shade, and table(s) all matter: but the pool often becomes the...
by Noelle Bertram | Mar 24, 2026 | Home & Garden
Top Outdoor Couches on Wayfair! Summer is around the corner….& for many of us: a very warm spring! Perfect for hosting backyard get-togethers & family reunions, or even just getting some of your best friends together. In that equation: it’s...
by Noelle Bertram | Feb 24, 2026 | Home & Garden
How to Create a French Country Bathroom I love French country style! I’ve written about great French country gardens, beautiful French paint colors, & how to create a French country home. Here, we’ll extend our interest to one of the easiest rooms...
by Noelle Bertram | Jan 19, 2026 | Home & Garden, Inspiration
Best Flameless Candles for Indoor & OutdoorMy friend & I were shopping at Pottery Barn over the holidays, & came across one of our favorite items: gorgeous flameless candles. They turn on, by themselves, every 24 hours: you just set the timer, &...
by Noelle Bertram | Oct 17, 2025 | Home & Garden
How to Color Block Tulip Plantings! For the past two years, I’ve purchased tulip bulbs online & them planted them in my garden in late October to early November. I’m in Garden Zone 6, & now is the time for planting spring-blooming bulbs. A photo...
