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Adorable and chic teacups, plates, and pitchers on sale at Ideeli

Posted by Mr Wong at 7:48 AM 0

Aren't these dishes from Rosanna ridiculously cute? They're on sale at Ideeli- most for less than $20. But you need a membership to shop at Ideeli - and I have a free/fast membership sign up link right here - www.ideeli.com/invite/decorology

Here's the free/fast membership sign up link right here - www.ideeli.com/invite/decorology to start shopping

happy memorial day!

Posted by Mr Wong at 6:48 PM 0

From our family to yours! Hope you had a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

See you back here tomorrow!

Out With The Old and In With The New!

Posted by Mr Wong at 6:04 PM 0

This is a picture of the front of my house right before we closed on it. The inspector was inside looking for issues (he found many, if you remember). To the left are our Realtors, Loretta and Fitz. Center is Mr Comforts of Home.

I showed you this picture so you could see the landscaping - or lack there of. The evergreens you see in the picture were neglected and half dead. We were able to save one and move it to the back of the house.

Here is what I have been up to. Removing dead evergreens, removing sod and planting some new plants...

Above you can see the 7 Nandina's I planted. The grow about 2 feet high and 2 feet wide, so they will fill in and be just the right height. (edited to add...a couple of comments about Nandina getting HUGE...these are a DWARF variety - see the label in pics below. In the second label pic you can see that it gets to be 2 feet tall and 1-1/2 - 2 feet wide. Perfect for the space.)

I still have to add mulch. I hope to plant spring bulbs in front of the Nandina this fall.

Below you can see the left side of the front porch. I have been enlarging it and digging up sod (like I did here in the back of the house).

So as you can see, it is raining and work outside has come to a halt for a few days.

Before I end this post, I wanted to show you a wonderful piece of garden art I have had for about 6 years. I bought it at a local art fair in the area. It is a copper hummingbird and it just keeps getting better with age.

Did you ever watch the gardening show on HGTV a few years back with Rebecca Koll? I am going to borrow her saying, that she said at the end of each show.

"Get Those Hands Dirty"

Welcome Home,

Penny

In Memory

Posted by Mr Wong at 8:35 PM 0

The Beaches and American Cemetary in Normandy, France.

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Gardening

Posted by Mr Wong at 6:34 AM 0

I am playing in the garden today. Planting some more lavender and some Nandina.

Above is a picture from France. I couldn't believe all of the beautiful outdoor flower markets there were.

I have planted sunflowers next to my Potager and they are about 4 inches tall now.

Welcome Home,

Penny

Maison Rose and Fleurs (Pink House and Flowers)

Posted by Mr Wong at 4:26 PM 0

I promised to show you some more pictures of France. Since today is the 2nd Birthday Celebration of How Sweet The Sound's Pink Saturday, I thought today would be the perfect time to do it!

I want to take a moment the thank Beverly for Hosting this wonderful event for the last 2 years!

All of these pictures were taken by me this past April while in Paris and Provence.

Fleurs...

Maisons...

If you love pink, then head over to How Sweet The Sound and see hundreds of pink posts! Did you know that Pink Saturday was featured in the current issue of Artful Blogging! Happy 2nd Birthday to Pink Saturday!

Welcome Home,

Penny