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Wrap it Up Like Santa

Well…Christmas is only 10 days away! Although this year is a bit different and low key due to the broken wrist…normally I leave wrapping until the last minute! How many other Christmas Eve wrappers do I have out there? I typically like to choose one wrapping paper for each person. I like everything under the tree to color coordinate.  Last year I stumbled upon an…

Mod Podge ~ Favorite Pictures Flower Pot

This year I am changing jobs…and rooms.  I’ve been teaching 4th grade reading for the past several years and decided to accept a Reading Coach position this year. Come on team…we can do it….Rah Rah READ!!! No, really…Although I will cheer anyone on…to get them to ADORE reading, in my new position I will work with teachers to…

Baskets Make It Better ~ Easy Shed Organization

I have been spending much of my free time gardening these days….total relaxation as I feed my plants…wait where is that fertilizer…I know I left my clippers right here….Has anyone seen my gloves??? Truth is…PURE FRUSTRATION because I couldn’t find any of my gardening items when I needed them!! Zapping the joy right out of one of my…

D.I.Y. Hanging Flower Baskets

I love Flowers! I plant them everywhere. Nothing better than pops of color and fragrance throughout the yard. One place I love to put hanging pots of flowers is in our screened pool enclosure. I bought a beautiful one last year and wanted to add a few more….But you know what? They are really expensive! $24.99? Love the Look but Not the Price! Now my friends&#8230…

How to Make a Jasmine Topiary

Last weekend as I got out of the car at my friend Lezley’s house, I was immediately greeted with a delightful fragrance. The wonderful aroma of Jasmine hit me as if I were swimming in it! As I looked around I could see why…gorgeous pots of Jasmine lined the driveway and were strategically placed throughout her yard. First thought that came to mind??….I have…

Feature on “Better After”

Certain things can make me smile ear to ear…that’s what happened today when I got home from work…looked at one of my favorite blogs…and saw I WAS FEATURED! The LOVE of Before and After! Who doesn’t LOVE looking at Before and After house projects?  Imagine a blog that totally focuses on the BEST Before and After Projects….Introducing…