After building our new monster garden bed (at least I thought it was monster size until our vegetables started spilling over the edges) I couldn't wait to get my starts planted. I spent months with my little seeds all lined up under a grow light in the garage, and with the delay of summer they … Continue reading A Growing Vegetable Garden
Month: August 2011
Lopez Island getaway
With what little time we have left this summer we decided we needed to get in a camping trip and pairing it with an island getaway was the perfect combination! Friday evening after work we hurried home, threw the food and puppy in the car and made a made dash to the Anacortes ferry. We … Continue reading Lopez Island getaway
{Better Remade} flagstone walkway
Since we moved in we have been unhappy with our front walkway. The owners threw down flagstone pavers on top of loose gravel right before the house went on the market, and since then the grass has completely taken over. The worst part was that when wearing heels I had to be very cautious to … Continue reading {Better Remade} flagstone walkway
Sometimes it pays to be a crazy neighbor stalker
I posted Sunday night about the dining room and needing more textiles and I said "In a perfect world, I’d love a long upholstered bench or settee along the wall." I kid you not, Monday morning I was driving down the street and in one of my neighbors yards, next to a crazy high pile … Continue reading Sometimes it pays to be a crazy neighbor stalker
Wait! I need how many textiles?
I figured out my problem, and now I have quite a job in front of me. Our whole house has pretty much become shades of blue and grey...and I need to break the cycle without repainting! I claim I did it by total accident. As I choose each wall color, grey just seemed appealing. It's … Continue reading Wait! I need how many textiles?
Progress on the front yard
Quick recap...Here is our front yard when we bought the house When we purchased the house a few years ago there were little garden beds in the front of the house. It's not the prettiest view, but you can see the trees that run along the fence. They basically prevented anything from growing. We waited … Continue reading Progress on the front yard
Word of advice: Yellow trim is gross
I have to share! Jesse was just on Zillow, found a link to the King County tax assessment page, and stumbled upon this! The previous owners must have repainted right before putting the house on the market...GOOD CALL!
When things don’t work out as well as you plan
We've been working on our front yard and trying to come up with ideas to liven it up! I've been brainstorming ideas to add some dimension and interest to help distract from the funny windows (seen here). We were playing around with maybe planting a tree or two in the front, so imagine my excitement … Continue reading When things don’t work out as well as you plan
Better Remade 