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Curb Appeal: Landscaping Progress + Odds and Ends

Exterior ProjectsJune 30, 2017336Views 0Likes 12Comments

The wheels of progress seem to be turning slowly this summer. Currently, I am waiting to hear back from every company that I called to help us with our outdoor projects. The good news is that my goal of working less and enjoying more this summer is right on target. The bad news is that…

The Great Big Outdoor Drainage & Landscaping Project

Exterior ProjectsJune 6, 2017477Views 0Likes 14Comments

Last week, I talked about upgrading the landscaping and curb appeal of BHH. Granted, just by the nature of its architecture, BHH draws a lot of positive attention from passersby. All hail! Hale Navy. Benjamin Moore Hale Navy However, because we neglected the exterior to focus on the interior, things are starting to look a little shabby…

Flowers, Painting & Origami

Living & DecorJuly 18, 2016252Views 0Likes 8Comments

I have not had a chance to write a personal post for three weeks. I have been painting all. the. things. I think I am going to die with a paintbrush in my hand. Summer in Western New York is so short that some of us spend all summer getting our houses back in order…

Personal Day #2

Living & DecorJune 3, 2016230Views 0Likes 3Comments

1. So, last weekend's marathon was a rough one. The weather was crazy hot for Buffalo. A little over two weeks prior to the marathon, there were actual snow flurries. The day of the marathon, it was 75 degrees at the start, 85(!) degrees at the end, and the humidity ranged from 60-70% or higher.…