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Gardens & Outdoor Rooms

Inspired By: Updating the Porch

July 29, 2010
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Remember when I had no plants for my plant stand on the front porch and it looked kind of sad, lonely and lifeless? Before: Sad, lonely and lifeless. I finally got some plants! I just love having a cheery front porch to welcome guests. LOVE the colors of this plant. I’d tell you what it [...]

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Small Yard Solution:
Trellis Mounted Herb Garden

July 21, 2010
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I saw this image of a trellis mounted herb garden on House to Home {Homes & Gardens June 2010} and thought it was pretty clever! We have a very small deck off of our kitchen and I was just wondering how I could fit more plants on it. We need privacy too, so trellises with [...]

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Summer Drive By: Ahhh…back to my old tricks!

July 13, 2010

For old time’s sake and because I have a serious addiction, I went on a little drive by while I was in Portland last week! Ahhhhh it has been way too long! I started out with a quick drive through of my old old old (i.e. several houses ago) neighborhood, First Addition in Lake Oswego. [...]

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Charming Potting Shelves

June 3, 2010
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Southern Living Hello, little garden shelf in a cute little courtyard. Country Living Simple, yet charming. Pots on a shelf. My Home Ideas Oh my {clutches heart…}. Wide potting shelf on an adorable little shed! Country Living Oh! A potting table. A real table! Cooking Light {Faints} An indoor potting shelf in a little room?! [...]

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Inspiration:: 3 Things to Love

May 24, 2010
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1. A Charming Cottage Kitchen {Cottage Living: My Home Ideas, above} 2. A Happy Craft Area {Coastal Living, above} 3. A place to kick off your shoes {Southern Living, above}

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