I passed this display in a department store and had to double back, as I was quite taken with one element. I knew immediately that I wanted it in my own home, and I also knew I needn’t…
It Has Begun
Yesterday was the first day of Spring, which may not mean much, but in my neck of the world, it means I hit Tomatomania over the weekend. It also means I planted my tomato treasures and…
El None-yo
A lot of us here in Southern California looked forward to the predicted rains of El Niño. We thought our winter would be fabulously wet and that our trees would, perhaps, live through another year of drought. Even…
Feeling Lucky
Yesterday I was feeling my age. My joints were aching and I was sluggish. It didn’t occur to me to think I was coming down with anything, because I felt great. Other than the aches and whatnot, that…
Along Came a Spider
I’ve got the sweet meat. That’s what Mister always says about me anyway, as I’m constantly being bitten or otherwise eaten alive by various bugs, be they crawling or flying. Mostly, this is just an itchy nuisance in…
Textured Wall Project – So Far
This was the living room wall with the too-small mantel. I think you can see why this fireplace isn’t up to code. That mantel and surround could practically fit inside the fireplace. Even if the measurements were acceptable…