Inspiration Sunday: Amaryllis Flower

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It’s Inspiration Sunday! Have you been inspired by something or someone this week? Today I have a tale of being committed. Last week I shared our Word of the Year…Committed. We are committed to making our lives better this year, and this Amaryllis has definitely been committed. Years ago I used to always get an Amaryllis… [Continue Reading]

How to plant Spring Flowering Bulbs

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Planting bulbs is one of the easiest and cost effective ways to add color to your homes’ landscape. It’s not too late to plant those tulip and daffodil bulbs that you’ve been putting off getting in the ground. In a few easy steps you’ll be enjoying your efforts in the spring. Planting Spring flowering bulbs in… [Continue Reading]

Pumpkin Bird Feeder and Bath

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We have another fun craft for your fine feathered friends for you today! Doug and I had such a great time making these Pumpkin Bird Feeders and Bath, we are excited to share them. I have been wanting to try the Pumpkin Bird Feeder since last year, when Doug’s Aunt Mary emailed me the idea… [Continue Reading]

Decorating Fall Window Boxes

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My very favorite part of the front of our house, are the Window Boxes. For the Summer, we planted impatiens and sweet potato vine, but it was time to decorate them for Fall. We did purchase some pumpkins and a mum plant, but used primarily items from the yard. Window Box Decorating Supplies: Wood {we… [Continue Reading]

Decorating your Front Porch

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Sometimes it takes me a couple {or more} times, when I’m decorating, to really figure out what I want. I also like to change things up quite a bit, and especially from year to year. When Doug & I planted the window boxes and other annual flowers last week, I just wasn’t happy with the… [Continue Reading]

Planting Flowers for Curb Appeal

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Partly because of the weather, but mostly because we have been super busy, I’m just now getting my flowers planted. Last weekend, before heading to the baseball tournament, Doug and I finally got most of the flowers planted in front of the house. Last year, Doug painted the porch, trim, window boxes and did lots… [Continue Reading]

Gardening with Antiques: Hoosier Homemade Rewind

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Happy Friday! It’s Hoosier Homemade Rewind Day!! Since I have a TON of new readers, and I’m making every effort to spend some family time this Summer, I decided to share with you a post from last year. And maybe update you on a couple things that are current. So let’s rewind the clock {wouldn’t… [Continue Reading]