Winter Interest in the Garden   When I first started gardening years ago, I thought gardening was only for Spring and Summer. I believe that was the first time in my life, I openly admitted I was wrong. I almost thought I wasn't going to be able to write this article due to our abnormally warm and snow-less Winter. I was wrong. Again.    ...

Over 50 of the worst plants to have in your Garden An invasive plant can be a gardeners best friend or worst enemy. In my down time (winter) I always start thinking about what new or existing plants I want to add to my garden next season. I create lists, add pins to pinterest, take screenshots on my phone. After having a few fails of hard to control perennials and weeds enter in my garden I always try and do a bit of research before I go crazy and just order everything I love from catalogs or buy seed packets. Because what works for one gardener can burden another or worse, take over their garden.  ...

Working with Bloggers Did you know that twenty to fifty percent of all purchases made are from word of mouth? Buying products today, people want to know from a reliable source how it really performs. Consumers are tired of the editing and trickery of TV Commercials. The best word of mouth is going to come from a blogger or vlogger.  ...

Farmhouse Tablescape A farmhouse table was in order today in the dining room to set my mood. Plus, honestly, I didn't think anyone would read an article called "Eat Your Beans. No? Ok I'll find something else to do with them." ...

Setting the Table Hi Friends, Happy 2019! I think this year is going to be a fun filled, garden packed, entertaining filled year. I am like most of you, deep into purging (again) and clearing out the decks and my dish closets too. I am hoping to do more entertaining this year but with less clutter. ...

I just wanted to start your week off with a positive and happy thought for the New Year. ...

Holiday Tablescape and Elegant Christmas Centerpieces Merry Christmas! ...

Best DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations I promised to do a tutorial to show how we made one of our most popular outdoor decorations and I am glad to say I am finally able to carve out some time to write this post.  I am so glad we did this project because we literally, have people stopping on our street to take pictures of these babies. I take that as a serious compliment! ...