Spokane
As I mentioned in a previous post, Les and I went to Spokane in early June so that I could attend the Farm Chicks Show. We took our trailer and…
Read moreWho I Am at 51
Yesterday, I turned 51. Yup, I am working on my second half century. And I have been thinking about the person that I am now after 51 years of experiences…
Read moreWhite Wicker
Spray paint is a wonderful thing! We had a couple of wicker chairs that we felt like throwing in a garbage bin. They looked terrible after many years of being…
Read moreWood Box Makeover
One of the “treasures” that I brought back from the Farm Chicks show in Spokane was this little wood box. If I remember right it was $8 USD. The bottom…
Read moreSucculent Propagation
I have gradually been increasing my succulent family over the last few months. Mostly it has been by purchasing new plants. But I have also tried my hand at propagating…
Read moreAround the Yard
I brought a couple of other plants from BC to be planted outside. This Hen and Chicks plant has lots of little chicks ready to leave the nest. The tips…
Read moreRaspberry Jam
Before we left for BC, I decided to bring home raspberries. I love them fresh and I love them in freezer raspberry jam. My mom used to make this kind…
Read moreTwo New Additions
Along with the cherries, I also brought home 2 new succulents for in my house. Both are of the Echeveria variety. Say hello to Topsy Turvy. And to Black Prince.…
Read moreBC Cherries
We didn’t come home from our trip to BC last weekend empty handed. See those cherries. Yum! I am a creature of habit, especially when it comes to food. I…
Read morePeonies Finally!
We were invited to a wedding in Salmon Arm over the weekend and I kept an eye on my peonies hoping they would bloom a week or two ahead of…
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