Living in a valley is interesting, in as far as the weather is concerned. I might wish we had built our house back into the trees, but I really have some excellent views. The weather always seems to come from the northwest, rushing down the mountain sides to crash into the valley in one massive cacophony of rain, wind, or snow (sometimes all three at once.) Yesterday afternoon, I photographed the approaching storm while standing in my backyard, contemplating the likelihood that I would attra
Well today is our Papertrey Ink Senior Design Team Challenge. Nichole wanted us to utilize fabric by stamping on it, then using it in our project! OH! MY! WORD! To me, that was a HUGE challenge-HUGE! I just sat there, not knowing WHERE to start. I use to be a quilter, but the day I began papercrafting my love affair with a sewing machine and fabric was O-V-E-R! I realized I *ONLY* liked sewing because I so enjoyed mixing and matching the fabric! I had more fun SHOPPING than I ever did se
The Northwest Flower Garden Show will live to see another winter, and possibly many more. Founding owner Duane Kelly said he sold the 21-year-old show to Portland-based O’Loughlin Trade Shows for an undisclosed amount. O’Loughlin, a fourth-generation family business… more
At approximately 1,500 meters above the sea level, Cameron Highlands enjoys a cool climate. Its year round temperature seldom exceeds 25 degrees centigrade and also seldom falls under 12 degrees centigrade. This pleasant temperature has made Cameron Highlands Malaysia’s largest tea producing region as well as major supplier of flowers and vegetables. During my recent visit to Cameron Highlands, I did not have sufficient time to visit either the tea garden or vegetable farm. Fortunately, I did st
A week ago, I had a very good chuckle over at May Dreams Garden . Carol had written a post, where she confessed to hoeing up her umbels , (she also had another confession the following day). I think that my amusement was rather wry, as I had been formulating this post in my head, but had not had the time to write it. So here is my confession …. Last Spring I moaned about the writing comes off plant labels . No worries - I knew that I had sown Ammi Majus, Giant Fennel (Ferula commun
A week ago, I had a very good chuckle over at May Dreams Garden . Carol had written a post, where she confessed to hoeing up her umbels , (she also had another confession the following day). I think that my amusement was rather wry, as I had been formulating this post in my head, but had not had the time to write it. So here is my confession …. Last Spring I moaned about the writing comes off plant labels . No worries - I knew that I had sown Ammi Majus, Giant Fennel (Ferula commun
We live in a development maybe three miles out of town. But we’re enjoying what seems like more than our share of feathered and furred guests. Or maybe we’re the guests? Today in the middle of the afternoon, Bambi stopped by. When he left, my youngest daughter said, “Oh well. At least the bunny’s still here.” “Bunny?” I asked. “There. Under the swingset.” He’s one of the babies we found in a nest in my flower garden in early May. I prefer to see him relaxing there by the sw
We live in a development maybe three miles out of town. But we’re enjoying what seems like more than our share of feathered and furred guests. Or maybe we’re the guests? Today in the middle of the afternoon, Bambi stopped by. When he left, my youngest daughter said, “Oh well. At least the bunny’s still here.” “Bunny?” I asked. “There. Under the swingset.” He’s one of the babies we found in a nest in my flower garden in early May. I prefer to see him relaxing there by the sw
Just for today, Pfaltzgraff lowers the price of the Flower Garden by Farberware 16 pc. Dinnerware Set, which retails for $71, from $49.99 to $24.99. Better yet, use code 109CPA to take 20% off and lower the price to $19.99. Set includes: four of each: dinner plate, salad plate, soup/cereal bowl and mug. Shipping is from $6.95 and varies depending on weight and location, and there's no sales tax (except NJ, NY, PA).
Just for today, Pfaltzgraff lowers the price of the Flower Garden by Farberware 16 pc. Dinnerware Set, which retails for $71, from $49.99 to $24.99. Better yet, use code 109CPA to take 20% off and lower the price to $19.99. Set includes: four of each: dinner plate, salad plate, soup/cereal bowl and mug. Shipping is from $6.95 and varies depending on weight and location, and there's no sales tax (except NJ, NY, PA).
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