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Painted On Front Porch Rug
Our front porch really needs to be rebuilt but in the meanwhile (while we save up) I gave it a facelift with some wood glue, caulk, and paint. The best part: A porch rug that I painted right on the top landing.
You can see and learn more here ...
http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/2011/11...
I'm sure someone will know what these shrubs are
Will be relocating these but so glad I waited. I had no idea they'd be this pretty. I'd like to know what they are and check out their needs before giving a few to my cousin. As usual,
thanks for your help!
A fragrant spring bouquet from my garden.
heirloom roses, 'Buff Beauty,
'Perle d'Or' and Zephirine Drouhin (cerise pink)
Landscaping
Anyone with ideas in this area for plants. Full sun, drought tolerant, low maint, favorite color purple. Should I raise the empty area in the front to place some annuals and perrennials. Thinking about purple coneflower, purple salvia, purplewave petunias.? Should I move the smaller shrubs Help! Please
Mona
Here is what you can do with a mostly shady backyard. Get rid of the grass and make it a place to enjoy.
Here is what can be done with a typical backyard, where the grass struggles to survive. There was the sloped section that was covered with pinestraw. The existing plants were the
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A way to add color and insulation to an old plaster wall without major construction.
I used insulation foam boards, cut into 15"x15" squares. Than I covered each with batting and fabric using duct tape. To hang on the wall I used double-sided velcro so they can be taken down to clean, or rearranged. It really made this drafty room so much warmer.
Nursery I painted for Atlanta designer Dawn Kines in Nashville. This tree is now available as a decal at my website.
The stunning color combination selected by Dawn and the black silhouettes and furniture makes for a very whimsical and dramatic nursery. We loved the initials hanging from the branch.
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