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By tomorrow I hope to be covered in Pooh.

by Karen on September 1, 2010

I am a woman of a certain age and there are still times I need my mother.

I think that’s probably true for everyone.

It really doesn’t matter how old you get or how grown…

Wash your hosta leaves 'cause they might have dirt and spiders in the stem. And nothing ruins an arrangement like a pulsating stem from a hatching spider eggs.

Flower of the Week!
A stupid hair revelation.

by Karen on August 31, 2010

My hair is all stupid.  With the humidity the thermometer reached 39 degrees celsius in Ontario today and tomorrow it’s supposed to go up to 41.  For my American friends, that is the equivelant of…

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The Art of the Invisible Gate Latch

by Karen on August 30, 2010

In my last post I let you in on my little secret about  fence hardware.   And the fact that you do NOT have to use the common, crappy stuff you find…

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Gate Hardware
That isn’t like your neighbours.

by Karen on August 29, 2010

I live in a small town.

In my small town everyone’s fences are the same.  To stray from said typical fence can cause quite a stir.

I designed and then had a new fence built.…

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Tie Dye Beets

by Karen on August 25, 2010

If you’ve been following the design world at all, you know there’s been a resurgence in tie dye.  It’s the new hip and cool print for both clothing and interior design.

Now, that’s all fine…

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The Art of Almost Getting Arrested
… at a Parade!

by Karen on August 24, 2010

Once upon a time (last week)

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I went to a parade in a faraway land! (just down the street actually)

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My House!

by Karen on August 24, 2010

News alert!  News alert!  Kay, maybe that’s a bit dramatic.  Interesting-ish fact announcement!  Interesting-ish fact announcement!

If you’ve been sitting at home upset, fretting, weeping uncontrollably because you couldn’t see my house in Style at…

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Glowing Outdoor Orbs

by Karen on August 22, 2010

O.K.  Get ready for it … this one’s a doozy.  Doozie?  Doosey.

It’s a humdinger.

It looks high end with a side of huge impact,

It costs next to nothing,

And even if being “handy”…

Disclaimer and Stuff:

Although I have remained unscathed, I am not responsible if you hurt yourself while cleaning your gutters or trying to tame a chipmunk.