Preparing for a whole 2 months of summer with the kids isn’t really that easy – that’s for sure.  We will be doing a bit of traveling of course – whats a summer without some vacation and swimming in the pool right?  Are you excited yet?  I am !  I can’t wait to spend some [...]

I saw one of these at the local pharmacy – and am tempted to get one – not only are they pretty – they can be used now for the summer – during the evenings when friends and family gather around the patio.   Does it really keep one warm – or just to make the [...]

I definitely need a rain gutter if I want a garden around the house or just to plant a flower bed around the house but of course, the spouse don’t see it this way since he doesn’t think we need more gardening done around the house.  I do agree with him at times – because [...]

Just like everyone in Canada – we would loved to spend all our time outdoors – on our delightful patio that we had spend $1000s of dollars decking up – but with the rain and bad weather – it was just impossible.  But that doesn’t mean that one cannot keep looking at how one can [...]

A local handy man here has cleverly made these in his spare time to sell and I’m interested in getting this for my lawn.  He didn’t show how much they were – but I think a good $150 is in order.  In another post I want to show you what I’ve found – handpainted lawn [...]

Love the nice weather for the last few days and out came all our t shirts and we all went gardening and sitting around the lawn and sipping our home made margaritas.  The children love that we are all outdoor with them – it is great bonding time with them and they were on the [...]

Last weekend we had a BBQ and since the weather is nice yesterday – we decided to have another.   Our BBQ haven’t seized burning since lunch – and I’m happy to say that we have had neighbors and friends drop in for a chicken wing, hot dogs and/or a drink.  But what they loved most [...]

Everyone loves a garden that others can adore and admire – unfortunately, I do not have green fingers – but on the other hand – my neighbor does wonders with her garden – she has tulips just about everywhere in her garden – front yard, back yard – everywhere during Spring.  I so envy – [...]

I wanted to brighten up my lawn and backyard this summer – and saw some stackable outdoor chairs at a friend’s house – so I asked her about it – and how much they cost.  Loved the chairs – but at $100 a piece – it was beyond my budget.   But they were really comfy [...]

These bulkhead vintage lamps are found on a UK site by accident and they are at £295- about $470 in Canadian dollars.  Originated from Poland in the 1960s – they definitely looked like something I grew up with.  I would love to have these in our outdoor gardens – they would look so retro.