Our home came with a double basin stainless steel sink in the kitchen, which Camille hated. It was not big enough to wash anything that was too big to fit in the dishwasher – roasting pans, large pots, my Wakizashi, … Continue reading
A few people have told me that insulating the garage door would help keep the garage warmer, and by extension, the bedrooms that are above the garage. I was very skeptical, because the door is not tightly sealed, and every … Continue reading
At last! Now, all I need are taller roses! 😀 The glass work in our front door (below) was the inspiration for the design. The trellises also have iridescent art glass in the triple openings near the top of each … Continue reading
On and off over the last two months, I have been working on a trellis for my roses. Today, I finally mounted the support rails and the first 2 of 4 trellis panels. The pattern was derived from the leaded … Continue reading
I’ve been workin’ this poor child like a plantation ni… ummm… slave. Screening gravel, laying weed block, backfilling with gravel… In another day or so, we’ll start slapping up the rails and pickets. Here he is, deciding whether the … Continue reading