Happy Weekend, I hope you had a great 4th and are enjoying this holiday week! It’s been hot and steamy here!! We’ve been indoors in the comfort of the AC for most of this week, but did venture out some for an early morning boat ride and breakfast cruise on the 4th. Lola says kibble…
Happy Wednesday! I took a cue from the birds and have been busy nesting in the Potting Shed. Birds of a feather have flocked together for a little tabletop dining and seed buffet . . . Every bird is welcome! I love all things ‘bird’! Eastern Bluebirds have taken up residence in two of our…
Happy Sunday! We took our first pontoon ride yesterday. Normally we’re boating by late March or early April, but between the pollen and the rain this spring, we’re getting a late start. Lola was only a few months old when we last boated in October. She’s learning to get her sea (or lake ;) legs…
Learn how to create a habitat garden to attract birds, butterflies, and other neighborhood wildlife. It’s fun, makes a positive difference and easier than you might think. May is my favorite gardening month, when the first flush of blooms appear and before the mercury and humidity collide to reach the ‘sweltering’ mark! And as it’s…
We’ve had some squirrel adventures over the last couple of weeks! Momma Squirrel decided to build a nest in the top watering can of the chain gang by the Potting Shed. This particular watering can is always popular with birds in the spring and has a high occupancy rate. I guess they like the protection…
Do you like to deck the table as well as the halls, making all things merry and bright? Does a pretty table bring you joy and cheer? If so, have a seat at the table and join me for a round-up of Christmas centerpieces and table inspiration! Click on the links in red, to revisit for…
Feed the birds and decorate a tree with suet ornaments! These cookie cutter ornaments are a creative and fun way to serve up nutritious treats to your backyard birds and help sustain them through the cold, winter months. We keep our feeders filled year round, but it is especially important in winter when the days…
Happy Weekend! I’m sharing a little weekend waterview for your Sunday. We’re enjoying a little early morning and evening pontoon time, avoiding the heat of the day. . . Oh the joy of a boat ride . . . With the wind in our ears and our tail! #DogsLoveBoating We always enjoy checking on the…
Favorite garden hack for a climbing vine: Use a Slinky as a trellis in the garden! I’m sharing my favorite flowering summer vine and a creative way to help it climb that I discovered, with a Slinky! This post contains affiliate links. For more information see my disclosure policy. Black-eyed Susan vine (Thunbergia alata) is a favorite…
Happy Weekend! I often get comments and emails about the lake; What lake do you live on and how big is it? Lake Norman, was created between 1959 and 1964, as part of the construction of the Cowans Ford Dam by Duke Energy and is the largest man-made body of fresh water in North Carolina.…