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Noel Lettered Wreath Craft

December 3, 2016

I love Christmas time. It’s one of my favorite times of the year for crafting too. Every year I make wreaths. This year, I wanted one of the wreaths to showcase the beauty of a simple and peaceful Christmas. So I featured a little tin church, some decorative sprigs as well as the Star of …

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Growing Paperwhites Indoors for the Holidays

November 27, 2016

One of my favorite things about the holiday season is growing bulbs indoors. I do this for both Christmas and Easter. There is something about growing flowers indoors during the chilly winter months. During Christmastime, I especially love growing paperwhites. This is a fail-proof project for even those with a brown thumb. If you have …

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Adding Raised Garden Beds in the Fall

October 28, 2016

As most of you know, late this summer we moved across town. One of the most difficult things that I had to do was leave behind what we designed and grew from nothing 13 years ago. Over those years, I turned a vacant lot into a lush oasis, filled with perennial walking gardens, blue stone patios, …

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Crafts Fall Gardening Holiday Plants Projects Seasons Wedding

DIY: Cinderella Succulent Topped Pumpkins

October 7, 2016

Last fall, I created the most fantastic succulent topped pumpkin for HGTV Gardens. It was so much fun and I loved seeing how it all came together so easily. This month I’ll be at the Country Living Fair doing a live demonstration on Saturday afternoon to share how simple and easy it is for you …

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Succulent Tea Party Tablescape

June 10, 2016

I’ve been on the road for the past 2 weeks. I’ve been traveling non-stop but have had such a blast meeting so many of you in person at both the Beekman Boy’s Summer Garden Party and the Country Living Magazine Fair in Rhinebeck, NY. While I was at the Country Living Magazine Fair, I did …

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Crafts Family Fun Findings Gardening Projects Seasons Spring

DIY: Copper Clay Garden Markers

May 8, 2016

One of our favorite things to do at home on a rainy day is make creations with bakeable clay. It’s great fun for the family. In fact, it’s fun for folks of all ages. The clay comes in every color imaginable and it is so much fun being able to permanently capture the kids’ creations. …

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Crafts Family Fun Findings Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Spring

Springtime Miniature Garden

March 31, 2016

I love gardening in miniature and with spring in the air I could not help myself. My daughter and I decided to create a miniature garden that we would both love to spend time in. With a cottage garden as inspiration, the entire miniature garden came together in under an hour’s time. We had so …

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Succulent Arrangement

January 19, 2016

Last week, I took a trip out west to California for filming. I was excited to be back in California close to where I grew up and I was even more excited to be able to connect with a long time online friend, Cindy from The Succulent Perch. With a huge love for succulents and …

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Vintage Seed Label Containers

January 6, 2016

Today, I thought I would share these vintage seed label containers. As the winter snow collects on the ground, I dream about getting into my gardens again, feeling the cool earth between my fingers. When I garden, I tend to save everything including beautiful seed packets that store the future bounty of summer vegetables and flowers. As …

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Make a Succulent Wreath

November 14, 2015

I just adore succulents. Today I wanted to show you how to make this succulent wreath. To make a succulent wreath like this, I borrow bits and pieces from larger plants in my garden. During the summer, these succulent wreaths catch the sun’s rays hanging from the garden sheds, the house, the outdoor shower, and they …

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Noel Lettered Wreath Craft

Growing Paperwhites Indoors for the Holidays

Adding Raised Garden Beds in the Fall

DIY: Cinderella Succulent Topped Pumpkins

Succulent Tea Party Tablescape

DIY: Copper Clay Garden Markers

Springtime Miniature Garden

Succulent Arrangement

Vintage Seed Label Containers

Make a Succulent Wreath

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