Planting in pairs allows Each plant to bring something different to the garden, and a few even turn out to be the best of friends and/or neighbors. Check out this list of plants that you should be planting together and the reasons for their pairings. Catnip  +  Collards  The essential oil found in the leaves … More Dynamic Duo Plantings That Make a for Beautiful, Helpful Garden

Lilacs blooming in the spring with their strong fragrance and the plumes of white, pink, mauve, and/or purple blossoms, make this shrub simply irresistible. They are exceptionally sturdy, long lived and carefree. Because they spread by root suckers, you can nearly always dig up new starts from old lilac bushes. These are great to have in … More There is one thing I look forward to more than almost anything else in the spring … lilacs blooming. Here are some tips growing these amazing smelling beauties!

 More and more households are ditching the chemicals in favor of non-toxic , all natural cleaners.  So when you spring clean your home use these natural products found right in your pantry, instead! 1. Baking Soda ~ Baking soda is good for scouring surfaces without scratching, and it’s a great deodorizer. 2. White vinegar ~White Vinegar … More Spring Cleaning the Natural Way

So we created this space that that we wanted to have as a get away to read a book, play a game, take a nap or catch a movie.  It is a built in alcove in the upstairs hallway that overlooks the entryway.  My problem was that I had too many ideas for this space … More Reading Nook ~ it's finally getting finished! Shop my home

Oh my goodness, after months and months of looking and playing with peel and stick papers I have finally decided on a backsplash tile!  I mean this decision was terrible for me, I truly thought I knew what I wanted then I would buy something similar in a peel and stick wallpaper version to only … More Kitchen Backsplash ~ I finally made up my mind!

Potted Chocolate-Mint Puddings ~Mini mint puddings sprout to life, thanks to a mint “seedling” and some ground-cookie “dirt.” Strawberry Shortcake Jellies ~ All the familiar flavors of a traditional strawberry shortcake come together in this fanciful form. Chill a thin layer of berry gelatin in the bottom of teacups, pour on a layer of creamy gelatin—panna cotta, a classic … More Desserts Perfect For Spring Gatherings ~ Celebrate the spring season with these sweet treats using spring fruits and flavors!

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It’s almost Easter and what do we think of when we think about the Easter bunny, candy!  This year why don’t you take a break from the basket of candy and celebrate with one of these Easter pie recipes instead. Everything from crème brûlée to brownies tastes even better in pie form and these Easter … More What's Better Than Easter Candy …. Easter Pie!🥧 Check Out These Pie Recipes That Are Far Better Than Candy!

These basket ideas found on Martha Stewart are absolutely amazing … although anything Martha does or shares is amazing in my book!😊   An Easter basket filled to the brim with coordinated candy, cookies, and eggs creates a cohesive look. The trick to decorating these speckled Easter eggs is similar to the sponge-painted technique we used … More Easter Basket Ideas for All Ages 🐰