Do as she says!

   

Happy Mothers Day!

source:  Chicago shop: SG Grand

Dine In...

I'm seeing a lot of decor pictures where people are using all sorts of different chairs for their dining tables. I personally love it. I also like when the chairs are different and do not match. Even if you only have space for ONE chair, make sure of two things...you love to look at it AND sit in it !

More Whites.....

If your not a white fan, this just isn't your week on my blog...I'm finding the best white room pictures. Fans of color, don't fret, I will be adding color soon :)

Container Design; In 3 easy steps

Ready to do your containers? Depending on where you live you could be finished by now; but those of us in the north are still waiting

The nursery can be daunting and the choices overwhelming. If you have multiple containers how does one keep track? Here is a quick guide to make this endeavor successful

#1)    make a list of your containers, measure the diameter across the top, and bring this guide with you

#2)    When at the nursery get TWO carts. A larger one to hold your choices for purchase, a smaller one to to create your designs. Wheel around the small one and design a planter then and there, knowing the diameter. Place your choices in the cart; add, take away, play until satisfied. Transfer to larger cart and begin again for another pot.

Where to start?..........the flowers are enticing..........but pay as much attention to......... the foliage. And as in the photo above opposites attract;

         large leaf next to small leaf  
                            scalloped leaf next to strappy leaf
                                               varying colors

August;   a 'hot mess',  scraggly, all green, the flowers that enticed you are tired and resting. This could still be attractive with interesting foliages.

# 3)    A familiar adage is "THRILLER".......see the large leafed banana

"FILLER" for mid-range interest The pink caladiuium

And lastly........the SPILLER; silver and chartreuse

Happy planting! 

if you tried this method share a copy of your work so i can share

Debra

Pretty in White....

Loving the white in these smaller rooms....

Small Wonders...

Sometimes small is better...

Spring Cleaning

Yesterday was a beautiful spring day so I decided to get a bit of work done outdoors.  It took several attempts to start the lawn mower after its winter hiatus but finally it started.  After cutting the lawns I hauled out the pressure washer to clean some of the winter grim from the windows and doors.  The maple trees are dropping seeds so I pulled a few of the tiny maple seedlings from a couple