Where the Grass is Greener...

As long as I've lived in this house -- 23 years -- I have used the nightstand that I had as a teen and an end table on either side of my bed in my master bedroom. It honestly didn't matter to me...

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After quite a lazy start, we finally have spring. And, I have a beautiful new wreath to celebrate it! I received two incredible silk forsythia wreaths from a sister company of commercialpal...

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Early spring is quickly becoming my favorite season especially to go hiking. Crisp, cool air without bugs; splashes of bright green among the brown and no crowds. Yesterday my son suggested w...

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I fell in love with this gorgeous Veranda Garden Wreath* from PermaLeaf®  and couldn't wait to hang it! With Valentine's Day behind us, I needed to add something add a touch of spring so why ...

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I think not. It's always been sad for me to take down and put away all of my Christmas decor. So, I can't wait until the next holiday (which happens to be Valentine's Day). So, just some simple ...

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We had our first snowfall here and it was just enough to make it seem like it really is the Christmas season. My home got a light dusting of Christmas, too. I didn't go overboard like I usually...

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So, my friend Cassie inspired me to share what I am grateful for. If you haven't read her blog, you must! It's one of my favorites. She is very talented: designing, painting and writing. I though...

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I love, love, love my screened in porch. If you live in a hot, humid area (during the summer and sometimes fall and spring) and mosquitoes are abundant, it's a must for enjoying the outdoors....

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It's been awhile. Between hosting a wedding in my backyard, touring colleges and trying to get my son ready for his junior year of high school, I've been busy. However, I wanted to show off a pro...

http://wherethegrassisgreener-rz.blogspot.com/2017/10/from-roadside-to-back-porch-old-hutch.html

Just last weekend, I hosted a bridal shower tea party for my future daughter-in-law. It was so much fun to plan and even more fun having it!! I tried some new recipes and with the help of one of ...

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Our screened in porch is structurally finished. We just need to add the screen and the screen door and I'll be able to unload all of the wicker stacked up in my family room (not that a screen wi...

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I have had great luck this year with yard/estate sales. Bargains beyond belief! First, an older lighthouse bed and breakfast in my neighborhood had an estate sale. I can't believe the bu...

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Is anyone still out there? Readers, I think I am back. I have so much to tell you and so many projects going on it's just crazy. Believe me, I have so much to post!! So...what is going on? We...

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Well, here it is. I am finally posting after 6 months...the kitchen was finished before that!! I'm just so busy with my job and life that I literally never have time to post anymore. Head back to...

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Merry Christmas to everyone in blogland. So sorry I have not posted in a while. My new kitchen reveal in early 2016...I promise! In the meantime, have a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!

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So what is it about contractors? I am really trying to get this kitchen in place and done! I've made my backsplash selection, paint colors selections, have the countertops in place, but I can't e...

http://wherethegrassisgreener-rz.blogspot.com/2015/07/a-kitchen-island-renovation-and-waiting.html

A while back I told you we were remodeling our kitchen (It Started with a New Stove ). No new cabinets, but new countertops, a new island configuration and new dishwasher. We are having the cabi...

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It's Valentine's Day! I decided to do a little crafting in honor of this day so I could post some things to my badly neglected Etsy shop. These solid wood switch plates were purchased in at...

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Well, readers ...anyone still out there? I am back for a while, I hope. A lot has happened. A couple family things (I'll explain in another post) and the Christmas holiday and work and it's just ...

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My friend's daughter is getting married in September. She grew up in our neighborhood when it was a tight-knit community. A group of us decided that we would pitch in for a gift that would re...

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Very busy, but I had a custom order that made me smile. I have little time to devote to my Etsy shop with my job, but really enjoyed making these baby blocks for a customer. My ...

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Beautiful sunny weather greeted my friend and me when we visited the Barn Show this weekend. And, the trends I saw were bright and saturated color along with those pretty chalk paint colors tha...

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Well, I have 10 bags/boxes already packed up ready to go for my 40 bags in 40 days project. My house is neater and less cluttered already, but I still have way too much stuff. I started with my c...

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My favorite blogger, Sarah at Clover Lane , just reminded me that it's time to do the annual 40 bags in 40 days challenge. Here's how it works: the challenge is to use the 40 days of Lent (s...

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I am so busy that I've decided to close one of my Etsy shops, Country Tag Sale. I will combine my shops into one at Where The Grass is Greener . To take advantage of this sale, please visit ht...

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