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Gardens and Flowers

Updates on the Porch

July 20, 2010
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I’m joining Kimba’s Outdoor party today with new and improved pics of our new porch. I’m SO enjoying this new space and spend a lot of time out on the loveseat, reading and enjoying the sunshine.   Since I got that new camera, I’ve really enjoyed playing around with it and getting better shots and [...]

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Getting Rid of Pesky Mosquitos {Giveaway}

June 19, 2010
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{Giveaway is Closed}
First off, my hubby and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary yesterday, the 18th, so we are celebrating this weekend.  I love my man and am so happy that the Lord sent him to me!  Next week, I’m going to do something a little different from my normal posts and do even more [...]

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Deck Love: Top 5 Ways to Create a Cozy Porch

June 15, 2010
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I’ve been working hard on getting that deck all whipped into shape and taking it back (literally) from the birds.  And I absolutely love it now.  With the addition of the new all-weather wicker, some comfy new cushions and shopping the house for accessories, it’s all coming together very well.  I had plenty of yardsale [...]

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Green Beans and Fresh Tomatoes

June 9, 2010
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It’s officially bean season at our house.  They are pouring in now and we are enjoying our meals of fresh green beans.  The Blue Lakes are coming in first, with the pole beans right behind them.
The Blue Lakes are really producing and my hubby has been keeping them picked.  I snipped off the ends and [...]

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Taking Back the Deck

June 3, 2010
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I’m so glad you all loved the porches from yesterday’s post.  Now we’ll move on to some deck spaces, since that is what I have at my house.  Let’s see if we can’t get those decks looking prettier and beat the heat too.
We’ll start off by looking at some beautiful deck pics, to get us [...]

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Porch Dreaming

June 2, 2010
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This time of year, I totally dream about outdoor spaces. To me, there’s nothing better than enjoying the outdoors, with a breeze in the air (well, we can pray for a breeze here!), a cold drink to sip and a magazine to browse.  Here in the South, a day with low humidity is extra [...]

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Are You Growing Veggies?

May 26, 2010
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First, the giveaway winners for the Welcome vinyls are:   Lethea Benson and my longtime friend and reader, Kathy. Congrats ladies, you’ll both be getting a Welcome for your front doors.  I’ve already emailed you and will put you in touch with Jodi.  Those of you who would [...]

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