Random Saturday Morning Thoughts
This week began with my husband going out of town for 4 days. Do I tackle a big project or […]
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Cherishing November
November is the still and quiet month. This month is often overlooked and gets the short end of the stick. […]
Read MoreApples and My Favorite Recipe
After being raised on a wide variety of Connecticut apples, it’s hard not to be an apple snob. But we […]
Read MoreWhat happened to my grapevine??
Every fall I wait for the grapevines by the garden to change into brilliant fall colors. Years ago, I planted […]
Read MoreA Renovation Adventure
Through my business, Picket Fences, Inc. (see story here) I try to remodel, restore or rejuvenate a local house every […]
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Raising Chickens
Raising chickens does not take a great deal of maintenance. Providing a shelter, food and room to range is about […]
Read MoreDo you decorate for Halloween?
I have such fond memories of Halloween as a child in Connecticut. Halloween night was always chilly with the leaves […]
Read MorePlanting Vegetables and Herbs
My vegetable garden is comprised of 5 raised beds made from concrete blocks and edged with brick. I like raised […]
Read MoreSimple Pleasures
My husband and I made a very quick overnight trip to Bella Terra North, our cabin in the White Mountains […]
Read MoreFall Planting
It was the perfect morning to go to my favorite nursery to select flowers for the planters and vegetables for […]
Read MoreFall Decorating
I love this time of year because fall decorations I add to home decor last from September to November. With […]
Read MoreSo I’ve taken up painting!
Last year, when my daughter left for college I decided to take my very first painting class. My dear friend, […]
Read MoreOne-of-a-Kind Quote Door
At a charitable event we attended years ago, a “quote door” was being auctioned to the audience. I thought it […]
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