Category Archives: garden
If a tree falls…
If a tree falls in the backyard and someone is around, does it make a sound? Surprisingly, not always. But let me backtrack a bit – quite a lot, actually. Nothing says autumn like a hot cup of cocoa in … Continue reading
Filed under autumn, garden, home improvement, renovation
Victorian Gardens
When the thermometer inches towards 100 degrees and my garden is looking sad and wilted, I dream of the lush, green gardens of Ferndale. Every summer we spend a weekend in the remarkably well-preserved Victorian village on the Northern California … Continue reading
Filed under garden, historic houses, old houses, travel, Victorian
Yard Work
Working from home is both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, I can get work done on my own hours with as many coffee breaks as I want and, yes, sometimes in my pajamas. On the other … Continue reading
Filed under cottages, garden, interiors, old houses, restoration
