The only sad part about digging up the back yard to put in the pool a couple of years ago was losing my two beloved Annabelle hydrangeas. I grew those beauties from baby plants and was so proud of them. When it came time to landscape around the pool, our designer presented a gorgeous Italian… Read More
I tell you what, after not being able to use the pool last summer due to my MRSA infection, I have absolutely LOVED it this summer! I wanted to pop in and share my favorite addition from summer 2022… …UMBRELLA TABLES!! The table was entirely Mother’s idea and they have completely changed my pool lounging… Read More
I am so, so behind on so many things on the blog! Our TV died last fall and, after much research by Honey and pleading by me, we replaced it with a Frame TV. Heated mattress pad aside, I have never been more in love with something with a plug. I hated the giant black… Read More
The last part of my July mini tour is the pool area! We love it so, so much and rarely a day goes by when we are in town that there isn’t a crew back here enjoying it. Sit back, relax and stay awhile…. Large Flag | Small Flag Bunting | Large Flag Bunting | Striped Towels | Command HooksTable Cloth | String Lights | Battery Taper… Read More
The porch has been decked out in stars and stripes in advance of the impending holiday! We still live in this space as much today as we did when we finished it many years ago. Our neighborhood does a huge fireworks display for the Fourth so we often host friends and family for a pre-show… Read More
It’s a scorcher outside, so come on in for a mini-tour of my indoor patriotic decor! The first thing you’ll notice is sweet Elsa girl napping. Kidding! I’m guessing it was the giant flag on the mantle. I don’t know if I LOVE this here, but Sister came over right after I hung it and… Read More
There isn’t a month or season that I love the outside of our home more than at the Fourth of July. I try to get mine up by flag day, and leave it up through July. I also love walking our neighborhood this time of year, with so many homes flying the stars and stripes,… Read More