Let's talk about Design 101. A study on small porch spaces. I chose this picture ((it is from Better Homes & Gardens) because it represents the creative use of elements in a small porch space. Many people think smaller, matching furniture, using fewer pieces of furniture, and using a single color is the way to go. But that isn’t necessary. For example, this picture shows us that a large sofa, ... View Post
June’s Loving the Ordinary List for Each & Every Day
30 Ways for Loving the Ordinary Each & Every DayEvery month, I create a list with 30 ways to Love the Ordinary each and every day. It is a list to help you enjoy life by Carefully Curating the days with home, garden, and life, taking time to enjoy the moment alone or with someone special. I’ve expanded on some of these ideas to inspire you further.Please find one or two to love in JuneI hope ... View Post
How will you keep a record of your summer?
Here is how to set up a CLJ to capture and record your summer. CLJ? That is to say a Journal, My Curated Life Journal, for the 100 Days of Summer. A creative memory book to record the summer, all the adventures and all the thoughts and ideas. Now that may sound lofty but really it is a notebook of your life as you live it. Subsequently by setting up a Journal, you'll capture: Your ... View Post
100 Days of Summer. Are You Ready?
Summer starts soon. There are roughly 100 days of summer; are you ready for fun? For creating the first steps to the life you’ve dreamed about? For designing your home or garden? Think of the friendships, habits, or more fun could all happen over the next 100 days.Starting the Friday before Memorial Day and over the next 100 days, we’ll:I know 100 days sounds like a lot, but we have over 14 weeks ... View Post
Gardening Recollections
I am called to the garden by recollections of the first ladies who influenced me. Someone asked me why I love to talk about gardening, be in the garden, read garden catalogs and even weed. That made me stop and ponder the question. I came up with a sentimental answer but a true answer - “I am called to the garden ~ to the connection with the past, to this exact moment of calm beauty and to ... View Post
May’s Loving List
31 Ways for Loving the Ordinary Each & Every DayEvery month, I create a list with 31 ways for Loving the Ordinary each and every day. It is a list to help you enjoy life by Carefully Curating the days with home, garden, and life, taking time to enjoy the moment alone or with someone special. I've expanded on some of these ideas to further inspire you.Please find one or two that inspire you to ... View Post
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