Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry: a Tree for all Seasons
Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry is truly a tree for 4 seasons of interest. Blooms, berries, fall foliage and awesome bark make Autumn Brilliance a great choice for any small yard.
My front yard landscape plan this year & ideas for year-round color in your garden
I’ve spent the last few unseasonably cold weeks researching new plants to add to my front yard landscape plan. … trying to build it out from the house and add more texture!
Kitchen Renovation Part 6: Backsplash Tile
I spent my WHOLE 3-day MLK weekend tiling my kitchen backsplash! I’ve had the tile since October of last year, so I was so excited to actually take it out of the box and get it on the wall! Once the countertop was reinstalled, I immediately pulled the my tile...
Kitchen Renovation Dolce Vita Laminate Countertop Installation!
After a long [and slightly painful] process, my dolce vita laminate countertop has been chosen, ordered, installed, removed, reordered, reinstalled, and is now perfect!
I can’t believe it’s been a year… My first anniversary!
Happy anniversary to my home and I! It’s been exactly one year since I signed the contract at the closing on 1-21-12! I thought I’d celebrate this special day with a recap of everything I’ve done since I moved in. It’s quite a list! I’m...
Choosing the right island for your kitchen.
I finally found a kitchen island that suited my kitchen’s style and wasted no time purchasing, assembling, and using it! I’ve always wanted an island! It’s just one of those things! I’ve spent about a year in my kitchen and as the months past...
Chalkboard Refrigerator: I painted my refrigerator with chalkboard paint.
This chalkboard refrigerator tutorial covers all the steps for painting your chalkboard refrigerator. Learn how to paint your fridge with chalkboard paint.
Decorating with Emerald Green
Color of the year is EMERALD GREEN. Lively. Radiant. Lush. Emerald green’s elegance & beauty enhances our sense of well-being, balance & harmony.
New Years Resolutions
Well, I’ve been living in my house for about 10 months now. We’ve done a lot of work, and I’ve learned so very much. Funny how things change. Last year my biggest resolution was to read 12 books in 12 months. I successfully read 13 — even...I’m Amy and I help beginner gardeners design impressively beautiful gardens that bring color to your landscape all four seasons, show off your personality and suit your lifestyle. Read more...