New York Botanical Gardens
Happy Monday!
Nantucket Gardens
Today, I am gathering inspiration from Nantucket. If I can't live there, I can borrow a few ideas. Most of the photos are from homes listed for sale or rent. A friend of mine suggested looking (virtually) into beautiful EXPENSIVE homes for inspiration. Brilliant! Although, I am only interested in the gardens....
I want to see what is on the other side of this gate
I love a white fence
PERFECT!
I think I would have my coffee here every morning
The pride this gardener must have
You know what I'm thinking? I need more hydrangeas!
Happy Gardening!
all images via Google
all images via Google
Upholstery Class
I have been taking upholstery classes for about 5 years. I am either "the biggest loser" or "the sole survivor", you decide. The class takes place at a local High School. It is organized through the "Adult Ed" department...and I think it is a BLAST! If nothing else, it is a night out. Here are a few of the projects I have done
Tween bed
Entry Hall chair and footstool
Guest Room chair
Tween Chair (current project)
...and #2 on the "TTD" list
The class is taught by "our fearless leader"
Greg
If I haven't convinced you to try this yourself, look at what one couple accomplished in 7 classes (yes I am jealous)
Although they did not finish the project, they learned enough to finish it on their own.
Class starts again in September!
All White Foyer
Today, I am working on my "TTD" list. While my sewing machine and I are getting reacquainted, I can't help but think about my foyer. I am sewing in my dining room next to the entrance of my home. There is something about an all white foyer that I find calming. White paneling with a gloss finish.
What are you working on?
Decor Pad
I love how each piece pops against the whiteElle Decor
This feels clean, bright and quietDecor Pad
This wall treatment reminds me of something I saw on Rambling Renovators. I think I found my next DIY project!What are you working on?
A Thankful Monday!
Last week was Spring Break for the kids. Needless to say, if I heard the phrase "I'm board" one more time, boarding school was becoming a strong possibility!
I did, however, have a visitor. The Regional Sales Manager (R.S.) for ECR International (think boiler) came to my home. He was not alone. Along with R.S., were two of the most knowledgeable "trouble-shooters" in the boiler field. They are independent and do not work for ECR. In addition to that, my heating expert was also present. Overkill? Not after what I have been through.
Here is the condensed version; there are approximately 3-4 (I will get the full break-down mailed to me) installation issues that need correcting. Once I receive the list, I will immediately have my heating person fix each and every one of the items on the list. Will that do the trick? According to R.S., most definitely! The two "trouble-shooters", probably. Myself and my heating expert, we have no idea. I have expressed my long term concerns to R.S., and he wants me to feel confident with this system. If installed correctly, and as stated before, mine is NOT, this is a great system. He and I are trying to come up with a solution that will allow me to forget about my boiler entirely. EXCEPT for the once-a-year cleaning, of course. It MUST be said that my heating bills are lower than ALL of my friends! As R.S. and I continue to communicate, I would like to put this to rest with all of you. If my system gives me future problems, you know you'll hear about it!
Finally, I would like to thank and acknowledge Stephanie from Under the Table & Dreaming. She, so graciously posted about my blog as well as Joan's Joy. I reached out to Stephanie when I posted Spring Cleaning for a Cause. Stephanie is a mom on a mission! If you read her blog regularly, and I'm sure you already do, you know how much she loves her family. You can check out the post she wrote here.
What are you thankful for?
I did, however, have a visitor. The Regional Sales Manager (R.S.) for ECR International (think boiler) came to my home. He was not alone. Along with R.S., were two of the most knowledgeable "trouble-shooters" in the boiler field. They are independent and do not work for ECR. In addition to that, my heating expert was also present. Overkill? Not after what I have been through.
Here is the condensed version; there are approximately 3-4 (I will get the full break-down mailed to me) installation issues that need correcting. Once I receive the list, I will immediately have my heating person fix each and every one of the items on the list. Will that do the trick? According to R.S., most definitely! The two "trouble-shooters", probably. Myself and my heating expert, we have no idea. I have expressed my long term concerns to R.S., and he wants me to feel confident with this system. If installed correctly, and as stated before, mine is NOT, this is a great system. He and I are trying to come up with a solution that will allow me to forget about my boiler entirely. EXCEPT for the once-a-year cleaning, of course. It MUST be said that my heating bills are lower than ALL of my friends! As R.S. and I continue to communicate, I would like to put this to rest with all of you. If my system gives me future problems, you know you'll hear about it!
Finally, I would like to thank and acknowledge Stephanie from Under the Table & Dreaming. She, so graciously posted about my blog as well as Joan's Joy. I reached out to Stephanie when I posted Spring Cleaning for a Cause. Stephanie is a mom on a mission! If you read her blog regularly, and I'm sure you already do, you know how much she loves her family. You can check out the post she wrote here.
What are you thankful for?
My Public "TTD" List
Yesterday, we had two arrivals; Spring, and this
25 yards of mulch!
It is time to prioritize. Let me start by saying how much I hate prioritizing. I want all of it done, yesterday. Here is my top 10 Public "Things To Do" List (in no particular order) that I would like to complete by June 15th. There, I said it, let the check list begin...
1. Put down 25 yards of mulch.
2. Finish 2 chairs for the Tween room.
3. Customize "ready-made" drapery panels.
4. Clean & put "liming wax" finish on front porch furniture.
5. Sew new white cushions for front porch furniture.
6. Plant window boxes & containers.
7. Restore the old raised beds in the vegetable garden.
8. Put down a new layer of pea gravel in the vegetable garden.
9. Plant the vegetable garden.
10. Plant Boxwood or Holly bushes to hide the ugly chain link fence.
I'm tired just thinking about all of this, but it feel good to set a goal. What are your goals for this Spring? C'mon, share your TTD List!