This was our summer solstice

I can't even remember when we bought Mark his portable charcoal grill. It may have been Father's Day last year. Or maybe his birthday? Regardless of when, I do know that it's been gathering dust in the basement, despite repeated declarations that it was going to be used. Soon. Well, SOON finally … Continue reading →

Transformation of a curb-side find

I've been wanting a plant stand for some time now, mostly because I wanted to move a few houseplants to the back porch for the summer and get them off of the teetering window ledge in our family room. Also, plant stands, which may be considered a holdover from our parents' and grandparents' … Continue reading →