Summer Visitors

This evening my older daughter and her family will arrive from Spain for a visit.  I am so excited to see the whole family!  The grandchildren’s room is ready and I look forward to the patter of little feet running up to their room to see what outfits Mimi has on the wall for them. The […]

CREATE YOUR OWN WALL SUCCULENT HANGING PLANTER

Hanging Planter

Here’s a project that is lots of fun. Making your own wall succulent planters will also save you money :) A friend’s husband made the boxes for our garden club, but directions for making a simple frame are available here:  Sunset Magazine Article. How to make your own succulent frame: 1. For a 1-foot-square frame, […]

CREATING A BREATHTAKING CENTERPIECE IS EASY & FUN!

St. Patrick’s Day, last Saturday night, was a leprechaun reason to entertain the neighbors. I love decorating the table for a party. Sometimes, if I am really well organized I do this a day or two before the event. Creating an enchanting centerpiece is part of the ambiance for a successful dinner party. Many people […]