Finally, my desk project, which I started in July, is now finished. It seems something always came up where I didn’t want to spend the money on the glass top for the desk that Bruce made for me from a wild idea I had this summer. Luckily, he just ordered it for my birthday. And […]
spring
Lilacs
Lilac buds bursting as early as January are the norm around here. We wait and wait for May to come to smell the fresh scent of Spring. Enjoy the fleeting smell of Lilacs while you can. A spring bouquet full of lilacs would be so perfect for any bouquet. Lilacs come in purple, pink and […]
Spring Cleaning the Backyard
Kasper and I took the afternoon off to clean and inspect the backyard gardens. He’s thoroughly enjoying the garden hose in operation again. I let him enjoy the roll in the mud since tomorrow he has a date with Sharon at Dog Moms. I’m not sure how I collected so many antique insulators, it just happened. […]
A Surprise Bloom
Much to my wonder, my heirloom roses are in bloom already. Only 2 weeks earlier than last year… I’m sure the 90-degree heat we’ve had is adding to the popping. I say global warming. . . but alas, I’m just a designer.
Flying Banner
Early in the spring, I was brainstorming gift ideas for my dad for Father’s Day. At the flying field, he has a lone flagpole but no flag. So, I got creative and designed a custom flying field flag for him. The crest I used was based on one my grandfather, Merrill Coffin, had. Initially, I […]