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Kathy R

Blogger | Sparta, GA http://adelightsomelife.com
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About Me:

living in an 1914 Craftsman home in rural Georgia - enjoying home decor, crafting, gardening, thrifting, collecting and cooking

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I enjoy creating with thrifted items and puttering in my garden


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Shade garden fence

This is a fence that we made out of very old windows and stair balusters, both left over from jobs my hubby did. The windows are so old that they have hand-rolled glass! There are two ...»
sections with my tea pot fountain set between the two fence sections. I love them because they are open and don't obstruct my view and they keep the dog from tearing through my shade garden!

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Adding More Whimsy to My Garden

I found this sweet statuette at TJ Maxx - already on clearance!

She dances through life with a ballerina's elegance and her presence is a joy for those around her. Gucci

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Kathy R Sparta, GA
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    Thank you, Barb. I walked out into my garden expecting to have to try different locations that ...»
    would feel right for her. As Soon as I saw an old gazing ball stand near the roses I knew I found her home.

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  • Kitchen Island I Made from an Inspirational Picture on Pinterest...
A sheet of Plexi glass was added to the top of this..:)
  • My Kitchen Island Finished :)
Plexi Glas was added to the top of this for easy cleaning.... and a flat smooth surface to work on :)
  • 24"w x 70" L door I used for the top
  • Frame i built out of 2x4's
  • Island before I painted and Stained it
  • 24" Bar Stools that will be used for my Kitchen Island....It's a $25 Walmart special...
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Kitchen Island Made From an Old Door....

I have always wanted to attempt making a kitchen island and I finally found the perfect one to make...... From and inspirational picture found on PINTEREST to a Kitchen Island I'll Love ...»
forever, cause it was made by my own 2 hands....

To see The step by step instructions I used to make this ...Please visit My BLOG PAGE..

UPDATE!!!!!!!!

I noticed that a few people have commented on maybe adding a piece of Plexi Glass to the top of this....... Sorry I forgot to say in the post that I went and purchased some Plexi glass and have it sitting on top of the Door.... It's not shown in the picture cause I purchased it after I had taken all the pics... Sorry for the confusion... But thank you all for your input :)..... It definitely is a must for sure..... a lot easier to clean and no food getting into all the Crevices ......

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  • Don't leave your tomatoes hanging around defenseless. Plant a few of these great companions to help your veggies fend off insects. 2
  • 1. Basil. Helps repel thrips, flies and mosquitos. Excellent companion for tomatoes and peppers.
  • 2. Sage. Repels cabbage moths and flea beetles. Flowers are great for attracting bees and other beneficial insects.
  • 2. Lemon Catnip. Brew tea from its leaves and spray on plants to drive away flea beetles.
  • 4. Lemon Balm. Citronella compounds in its leaves do a wonderful job of repelling insects. Safe to rub on your skin as an organic mosquito repellent. 1
  • 4. German Chamomile improves oil production in herbs and improves flavor of onions and cabbage. You can also brew tea from its flowers.
  • 5. Scented marigolds keep the soil free of nematodes and attract beneficial insects like ladybugs.
  • 6. Nasturtiums make a great barrier around tomato plants, deterring squash bugs and trapping aphids. Nasturtium leaves and flowers are edible, making them a great addition to salads. 1
  • 7. Geraniums repel cabbage worms and Japanese beetles.
  • 8. Petunias repel leafhoppers, aphids, tomato worms. Like catnip, tea brewed from its leaves can be sprayed on your plants as an organic insecticide.
  • 9. Rosemary repels bean beetle, cabbage fly, cabbage moth and carrot fly.
  • 10. Mints deter white cabbage moths, ants, flea beetles, fleas and aphids. Make your own mint mulch and add to beets, giving them the benefits without the danger of invasive mint roots. 3
  • Example: Two tomato plants surrounded by a beneficial herb barrier including basil, oregano and rosemary. 2
  • Example: Tomato planted with marigold and basil companions.
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10 Great Friends: Veggie Garden Companion Plants

Don't leave your tomatoes hanging around defenseless. Plant a few of these great companions right beside them to repel detrimental insects. Our top ten favorites are included below. For ...»
more information - check the veggie, herb and flower compatibility of 44 common plants: www.gardenstamp.com/guides.html

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ANTS? Easy, Safe Solution!

An exterminator told my friend that when you begin to see ants, they are the scouts. Stop these and you won't have ants. My son discovered that if you spray them with Windex (or any other glass cleaner), they are exterminated. Keep after it for a while and you won't have ants. We have used this for years. 2 days ago our humming bird feeder leaked onto the concrete front porch...the liquid got down in the crack between brick and concrete so there was not way to flush it out. Ants ...»
appeared quickly, I sprayed them with Windex. Watched through the day and kept spraying them. Now ant free! Safe for kids, pets and environment! It is worth a try before you spend hundreds.

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Jeanette S Atlanta, GA
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    Wow! So many great tips - I have been seeing more ants this year - I am definitely giving some ...»
    of these ideas a try!

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Becoming the House in the Roses Part 2

More roses from my garden. I am so grateful for them. Many are gifted, pass-alongs and antiques - original to the 1914 Craftsman house
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Kathy R Sparta, GA
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    Thank you all. Generally, there are a few things that root well, but some need a little boost ...»
    - as well as good moisture - I have heard there's a newer variety of roses - O-So-Easy that may be worth checking into.

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Make Your Own Custom Flower Pots.

Did you know that you can print on tissue paper? Simply wrap it around a piece of printer paper and you can run it through your printer to get the exact graphics that you want. Then all ...»
you have to do is adhere it to a flower pot with ModPodge and you have a beautiful custom flower pot.

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    these look amazing!
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Pedestal Coffee Table

My $30 find turned into one of my favorite pieces!
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