21st Century Tween

Thou shalt not wear flats with socks, says Sweetpea. So that’s me told then. She’s also in a huff because I bought some Converse sneakers. She says I’m copying her. Forty-four is a strange age. I’m known for dressing a wee bit younger then I am (graphic T-shirts on the weekend, par example, or pigtails [...]

He Said/She Said

“A doctor can bury his mistakes but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines." - Frank Lloyd Wright

Clever Clogs

If you saw my sorry pots out front of the house, you'd know why I'm tempted - very - by these fake plants being sold at HomeGoods.

Free seedlings!

Stop by the Community Food Bank's greenhouse; their free seedlings need to find gardens soon. Visit the offices at 3003 S. Country Club Road during the morning (8-12, Monday-Friday) to choose from tomatoes, eggplant, chilies, basil, watermelons and melons. You need to be registered as a member of the garden program (registration cards available at the greenhouse). Members can select 6 seedlings per season and donations are always appreciated!

This week I’ve loved

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen * The Big Bang Theory * Breakfast at B-Line cafe, Tucson

I Spy

Tucson artist Chrissy Goral does ingenious things with old doors and windows, acrylic paint on glass, and fairy lights strung behind it. Like this, spotted at the recent Tucson Artists' Open Studio Tour. Do you love? I do.

Recent blog posts

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The Big Door Theory
Meet Gail Roberts
Sweet Sweetpea
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Me and my home improvement journey