How to Create a Modern Farmhouse Garden

How to Create a Modern Farmhouse Garden

How to Create a Modern Farmhouse Garden Joanna Gaines really popularized “Modern Farmhouse” style ~ which blends traditional farmhouse decor with more contemporary design elements.  Most of the homes she & Chip designed on their popular show...
What is a Bathroom Library?

What is a Bathroom Library?

What is a Bathroom Library?  So….what is a bathroom library, exactly?!  This term just came across my radar, & I have to say: I LOVE it.  For book-lovers, especially ones who enjoy relaxing in the tub ~ this may be your perfect new trend.  It’s...
Best Outdoor Heaters for a Cozy Garden

Best Outdoor Heaters for a Cozy Garden

Best Outdoor Heaters for a Cozy Garden With temperatures hovering in the 30’s & 40’s right now in Oregon, my thoughts are turning towards creating a warmer, cozier space in my French country garden.  Especially since we now have a stray kitty who seems...
How to Protect Hydrangeas in Winter

How to Protect Hydrangeas in Winter

How to Protect Hydrangeas from Winter Winds I love hydrangeas….both heartier panicles & show-stopping Endless Summers.  As I put my garden to bed for the year in Zone 6, with everything going dormant, I wondered “How to Protect Hydrangeas from Winter...
How to Create a Drought-Tolerant Garden

How to Create a Drought-Tolerant Garden

How to Create a Drought-Tolerant Garden  In today’s world, as many governing bodies are requiring that homes replace natural lawns with artificial turf, in an effort to save water: learning how to create a drought-tolerant garden may be more important than...