After living with our all-white walls and trim for nearly a year now, I think I have a much better idea of how to proceed. When I first called out for advice, I had only photos of empty or near-empty rooms. Every idea I received was exciting to contemplate -especially the really bold suggestions like celery green.
But over the summer, almost [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Sweet Olive FINALLY Gets A Trim
Posted in Uncategorized on October 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The summer went so quickly that the bushy overgrown Delavay Tea Olive or Sweet Olive I promised to prune into shape just never got the attention it deserved. This weekend, better late than never, we finally waded into it, removing tons of dead thatch from under the canopy, as well as a bit of excessive [...]
What About Jane?
Posted in Jane Austen, favourite things, hiking and biking, travel, tagged Jane Austen, postcards, travel on October 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
You could be forgiven for wondering where Jane Austen fits into this muddle. She has a prominent place in the subtitle but has gotten short shrift ever since I went to Mansfield Park when choosing a name for my blog.
Jane is that dear, dear friend that I turn to for comfort. When I am sick [...]
