Doggy Pearls
These days, dogs are bona fide members of the family. Moving from the kennel to the bed, they share our living space, holidays, go to day-care and even to pet…
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Being A MAR-velous Neighbor Is As Easy As 1-2-3
Won’t You Be MAR Neighbor? Some of my fondest memories as a child were watching the old morning show for kids hosted by Mr. Rogers. His trademark lyric in his…
Mind Your Manners With Mar
When I was growing up, I was blessed to have a family that kept me in line and were always looking to perfect my social skills. Their devotion to this…
Let Me Tuteur You about Tuteurs
Tuteurs are freestanding, pyramid-shape trellises, or obelisks. They are for placing anywhere in the garden that you want a vertical accent with classical style and proportions. The etymology is French,…
Something Old Is Something New
After buying my house, one of the first things I needed to do was to hunt for some antique shutters for my house and garden studio. I simply could not…
Oh… What to Wear In The Garden
Today, being a gardener means so much more than planting and tending. Once a gardener always a gardener, I say. A simple morning cup of coffee can turn into a…
Recipe: Let Us All Eat Coconut Cake
I have a secret — give me a week and I can eat an entire coconut cake by myself. I’ll skip lunch and dinner so I can substitute it as…
Doggy See, Doggy Do
Corky, my 16 lb. Miniature Schnauzer is turning fourteen this November and it will be time to celebrate! It’s hard to believe that so much time has passed. How fortunate…
The Butler Of Honor
Summertime is the height of the wedding season and the time of year when I get a lot of requests for help in planning weddings not to mention invitations. While…