Okay, so on the list for the summer: new exterior lights on either side of my front door. So, here is another shot of the exterior of the home. (PS, see my painting plans here: Paint inspiration post)
Here are the contenders (so far!)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Option 5:
Okay, rock your vote!!! Thanks!!!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Ode to my singledom....
So, I often get caught up in my malaise of my failed marriage and take on a "woe is me" concerning being divorced and child-free when most of my peer group is the opposite (I have next to NO single friends or childless friends.....only a handful of them). Recently, I've been trying to focus more on the positives....this is a just a little ode (are odes solely poetry? This isn't a poem....just a list of ramblings!) to being single and living alone!
1. 2 weeks ago, I stripped the sheets off my bed & threw them into the laundry. Then, I was too lazy to remake the bed, so I just slept on a my mattress pad w/ a comforter for 3 nights! I felt like it was rebellious at the time and now as I type it, maybe not so much! But, had I still been married, my ex would've wanted the bed made before sleeping! lol!
2. The other night I had stone ground wheat things with melted mozzarella cheese on them for dinner.
3. I dropped everything and went to the spa after work last Wednesday.
4. I took a nap today from 4-5:30 and then went to out to dinner by myself.
5. I went to Miami a few weeks ago with a girlfriend of mine. If I were married still, I'd probably only be taking couples vacations or a vacation with just me & him.
This may be the only and last time in my life when I can just do what I want when I want.....and I kind of like it!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Blooms!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Flower update!
Here come some buds!!!
"Dinner plate" Dahlias budding! Gorgeous colors!
Peonies that I transplanted from my old home. Last year, their first year in the soil, was rough,but this year, I think there's gonna be great things!!! Here are 2 pics!
Rhododendrons!
This is periwinkle blue perennial that I snagged last weekend, but I forgot the name. Anyone?
I will post pics in a week to update their progress! I bet this time next Saturday, blooms will be everywhere!!!
"Dinner plate" Dahlias budding! Gorgeous colors!
Peonies that I transplanted from my old home. Last year, their first year in the soil, was rough,but this year, I think there's gonna be great things!!! Here are 2 pics!
Rhododendrons!
This is periwinkle blue perennial that I snagged last weekend, but I forgot the name. Anyone?
I will post pics in a week to update their progress! I bet this time next Saturday, blooms will be everywhere!!!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
New music.....love it!
I love the Dixie Chicks, but they are taking a break from recording and touring. However, the 2 sisters in the group Martie McGuire & Emily Robison formed a little duo as a supplement in the meantime. They named their duo "Court Yard Houds" and their debut album was released today!
If you like singer-songwriter, music that's not over produced and allows the string instruments to really shine through, crisp angelic vocals, soothing and catchy melodies, and you're a sucker for lyrics......pick this one up! Iw ouldn't even call it country music per-se, for those of you with a bad association w/ that genre. It's just good stuff.
Monday, May 3, 2010
It would be cool if....
I could buy this GEM and GENIUS of a chair by Brookstone. Seriously, Brookstone, this type of engineering is just the type of thing that could solve the world's problems!!!
It could be yours (and mine) if we spend $199.95!
Link to the chair on Brookstone!
It could be yours (and mine) if we spend $199.95!
Link to the chair on Brookstone!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Spring time planters!
Hey everybody!
I hit up a local nursery and Lowe's today for some planting goodies. Needless to say, the local nursery FAR surpasses big box stores' selection of annuals & perennials. But, the box stores are far superior for potting soil varieties, rocks for drainage, and grass seed for my patchy grub-ridden lawn--(that issue is to come in an upcoming post!)
Here are some lovely planters that I got at a local chain, Ocean State Job Lot for about $10.99 each (yes, huge deal!) and some railing planters I ordered on Amazon.com for $14 each (they are awesome! You have so many options: railing size, shape of planter, and color! Links are below!
I planted a variety of vinca vine, impatiens, double impatiens, begonias, and daisies.
It will be interesting to compare these photos with new ones in a few weeks after the baby flowers have taken roots in their planters!
Amazon Seller: Apollo Plastics Deck Railing Planter (24 inches; 2x6 railing; mocha colored) $13.55 a planter!
I hit up a local nursery and Lowe's today for some planting goodies. Needless to say, the local nursery FAR surpasses big box stores' selection of annuals & perennials. But, the box stores are far superior for potting soil varieties, rocks for drainage, and grass seed for my patchy grub-ridden lawn--(that issue is to come in an upcoming post!)
Here are some lovely planters that I got at a local chain, Ocean State Job Lot for about $10.99 each (yes, huge deal!) and some railing planters I ordered on Amazon.com for $14 each (they are awesome! You have so many options: railing size, shape of planter, and color! Links are below!
I planted a variety of vinca vine, impatiens, double impatiens, begonias, and daisies.
It will be interesting to compare these photos with new ones in a few weeks after the baby flowers have taken roots in their planters!
Amazon Seller: Apollo Plastics Deck Railing Planter (24 inches; 2x6 railing; mocha colored) $13.55 a planter!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Dressing up the spare room!
I gotta be honest, I don't host a lot of overnight guests!!!! BUT, I love having an extra room to play with!
Last weekend, I added curtain rods, sheer & dainty balloon shades, and 4 wall vases that I bought from Pottery Barn almost 5 years ago! (I just haven't had a good place to put them!)
Here is the look at breakdown of price & links for you to buy if you want!
Before: Without wall vases & curtains & painted furniture:
After!
Target's Shabby Chic® Balloon Shade: 2 @ $24.99 each
Target's Room Essential's Square Rods in brushed chrome: 2 @ 13.97 each
Pottery Barn Wall Vases: 2 sets (2 in each set) at $20.00/set
=$117.00 total!
Last weekend, I added curtain rods, sheer & dainty balloon shades, and 4 wall vases that I bought from Pottery Barn almost 5 years ago! (I just haven't had a good place to put them!)
Here is the look at breakdown of price & links for you to buy if you want!
Before: Without wall vases & curtains & painted furniture:
After!
Target's Shabby Chic® Balloon Shade: 2 @ $24.99 each
Target's Room Essential's Square Rods in brushed chrome: 2 @ 13.97 each
Pottery Barn Wall Vases: 2 sets (2 in each set) at $20.00/set
=$117.00 total!
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