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I experienced my first earthquake last week. That was definitely different. In my post “Red Letter Day” I described those moments, and spoke of the power of nature that we all encounter from time to […]
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I experienced my first earthquake last week. That was definitely different. In my post “Red Letter Day” I described those moments, and spoke of the power of nature that we all encounter from time to […]
Some of my indoor plants are long time family members, with names and stories to tell. My oldest, a pony tail palm- Beaucarnea recurvata, has been with me since college. All of my house plants […]
Following some fundamental guidelines, plant care is really quite simple. With plants as with many things, prevention is easier than cure. The most common cause of house plant demise is killing with kindness. Essentially, providing […]
Where were you? I survived it… the earthquake of the century that shook Richmond, Virginia and most of the eastern United States at 1:51pm, August 23. Not that there was any doubt I wouldn’t survive. […]
Growing tropicals and houseplants throughout my adult life, “green” has long been a part of my scenery. I have grown probably hundreds of different types of potted plants from African violets to zebra plants. Exotics […]
Your outdoor room is incomplete without the appointments that make your space comfortable and livable. Here are some ideas for outfitting your space… FURNITURE and ACCESSORIES Furniture options for outdoor rooms are continually being updated […]
“Outdoor rooms” has become quite a buzz phrase. But what does it really mean? You won’t find it in the dictionary, because there is no true definition. An internet search, however, will bring you all […]
This interview appeared in Advertising Concepts, Inc. Richmond, VA Jan/Feb 2008 publications of Chesterfield Living, West Ends Best, Hanover Lifestyles, and Heritage Rivers. My articles made their first appearance as well- Beautiful Bathrooms and The […]
I’ve decided- the best place to start is where I am. That would be to tell you about my life, family, home, and garden. Can’t forget our critters. I do love animals. Phillip is my other half, and […]
The FORM & FUNCTION blog is about everything that is design… specifically interior and landscape design. I’ll share great advice, the best, the worst, and everything in-between. FORM & FUNCTION projects will be in the […]