
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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

Country Home When we lived in a little house over in the Eastmoreland area of Portland about eight years ago, I had to come up with a landscape plan that didn't involve … [Read more...]
I drove down to Portland for a couple of days and was able to lean out my window and snap a couple of photos of two of my favorite houses as I drove by! I loved being in my … [Read more...]

House Beautiful I bet I'm not the only one who is ready to be done with the cold weather for awhile. Even way down South on Florida's lower Gulf Coast, where I live, this … [Read more...]
Check out the gardens and outdoor rooms over at View from the Pines (sorry! the blog seems to have moved and the link no longer works!) I'm hooked and inspired! The outdoor … [Read more...]
On Mother's Day we did a little mini drive by over on Bainbridge Island. I didn't get a glimpse of the house, but I wanted to show you this gate. It is a happy & sad … [Read more...]
My name is Melissa and I’m admittedly DIY-challenged. I like to share simple, doable ideas for loving the home you have. No big budget, complicated skills or fancy power tools required. [Read More …]





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