Here’s how NC college campuses could change with proposed state budget

New buildings, including residence halls and academic buildings, and a host of renovations to existing buildings could be coming to the campuses of North Carolina’s public colleges and universities, depending on what lawmakers choose to fund in the upcoming state budget.Gov. Roy Cooper released his budget proposal…

growing daffodils in my garden

At this time of year, when I share pictures of the daffodils in my garden, in flowers all over the lawn, I always receive emails asking about how it works. So here are a few tips, sharing what I have learned over the years. Why did I…

#DreamTeam linky – 26th March 2023

March 26, 2023 Hey bloggers! Welcome to the #DreamTeam linky! A fab place to share your writing, read what others have been up to, and share a bit of blog love! Come join us… via GIPHY This week I'm linking up with some new and upcoming picture…

Topiary Love- how to care for topiaries

Pretty little puff top plants. Some just foliage and some covered in little blooms that smell as lovely as they look. Today for Friday Favorites- we are talking about topiaries and why I love them and sharing a few tips for keeping them in that lovely topiary…

The Nine Circles of Home Renovation Hell

First Circle: Limbo Midway on our journey in life, we find ourselves in a dark kitchen, surrounded by oak cabinets and laminate flooring, our savings account completely lost. Welcome to reno limbo, a place where nothing happens, as the good crews are booked for several centuries. In…

How to Build a Shelf with a Wood Gallery Rail

We're in the midst of a little laundry room refresh and I've been slowly completing projects to update this space. We finished it almost 7 years ago and it's one of the most used rooms in our home (after the kitchen). But now that we have 3…