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The Weekend View – French Country Cottage
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The Weekend View – French Country Cottage

Welcome to the weekend view.

This week is all about a new vintage treasure, blooming peonies and the greenhouse, a chicken named Romeo and fun with the grand babies.

Romeo

One of our baby silkies has grown into a handsome and very sweet rooster named Romeo. We named him Romeo because he is a definite lover boy. He followed me right into the house one day and thought it was pretty amazing I guess because he loves hopping on the porch and making some noise until we open the door. He usually wanders in for a few blueberries or spinach

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7 Bathroom Remodel Tips for a Beautiful Room
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7 Bathroom Remodel Tips for a Beautiful Room

Oh bathrooms and remodeling projects. They are a fun aren’t they? Right up there with kitchen remodels. The bathrooms and kitchens are rooms that are used daily several times and so, when you are remodeling those spaces, it really impacts your day to day while the dust is flying. So, I say, when you tackle a big remodel- do it right the first time to minimize the do-overs. Did I do that? No. I learned the hard way.

Bathroom Remodel Tips

Anytime you are renovating a space- it is exciting and an opportunity to do something different, something unique or

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The Easiest Fresh Guacamole Recipe
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The Easiest Fresh Guacamole Recipe

Did I just hear that magic word… ‘fresh guacamole’? I mean, I’m always up for some chips and guacamole. And salsa. And baked burritos or a taco salad. Okay- I am always up for delicious Mexican food. You too? Then this post is for you.

Guacamole and more

With Cinco de Mayo tomorrow- it is a perfect time to enjoy one of our favorite guacamole recipes but let’s be honest- any day of the year is a good day for fresh guacamole. I am also sharing a fresh salsa recipe and favorite Mexican corn stew recipe below.

Salsa Fresco

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Making Your Home Safer for All

Discover smart design changes you can make for a safer and more comfortable home.

About the Event

Small home improvements can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to “age in place,” to thrive as your living situation changes. They can also make life easier for visitors of all ages, from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Learn about the free AARP HomeFit Guide, which can help you assess each room in your house and offers home-improvement tips on everything from installing comfort-height toilets and shower seating to choosing slip-free

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Creating a Garden Potting Bench
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Creating a Garden Potting Bench

It is that time of year when all things garden are in full swing. And over here, the greenhouse is bustling with potting and planting. Though we have a dedicated space for planting -you don’t need a greenhouse or potting shed to have a charming place to play and garden. Adding a potting bench or potting table area in your yard is perfect and will bring all kinds of garden fun all summer long.

Vintage Terra Cotta

Potting Benches

Such a lovely little place to play and enjoy -gardens bring so much beauty and contentment. There is something about growing your own food

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