Tag Archives: artificial plants

343/366: my helpful husband

Posted on December 8, 2012 by

Isn’t it funny how sometimes husbands help you when you least want it? Wives out there will understand where I’m coming from. And husbands, I concede that all spouses can be frustrating, but on this occasion it was him. This … Continue reading →

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326/366: a comfy corner and gratuitous cat photo

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

I’ve been tidying up the patio area under the pergola as I continue my tropical makeover. In this corner I have put a couple of director’s chairs, a table and a potted palm. Look closely, and you may see that … Continue reading →

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234/366: finishing touches

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

With the main work done, I love putting finishing touches to any project. That’s often when I can let my imagination and creativity flow. In this case I edged the bluestone edge with more pebbles, again to avoid mulch spilling … Continue reading →

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84/366: dressing up a shed

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

Though extremely functional, sheds can be quite plain to look at. I decided to give ours a facelift, so I enlisted the help of my husband, to construct a nice little verandah for it, utilising some leftover timber and roofing … Continue reading →

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78/366: on the level

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

Because our patio, done in pattern paved concrete, slopes gently towards the drain, it means the table is uneven. I have devised a way of improving this situation. Rather than just chocking it up with a little lump of wood, … Continue reading →

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51/366: another corner for creativity

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Where the elephant ears had taken over the garden at the edge of the patio next to the garage, was a perfect spot for another little transformation. They were so overgrown that not only did they obscure the English box … Continue reading →

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13/366: fake it till you make it

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

I am not afraid to have a little artificial help. After all, I do the same for my body. I wear makeup to enhance my appearance; hair colour helps too. Push-up bras help fight age-related gravity so why not do … Continue reading →

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9/366: the art of fencing

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

Paling fences can be somewhat boring, providing an expanse of weathered grey timber, so I decided to do a little decoration. One of my favourite birthday presents from a couple of years ago was something handy for many little projects. … Continue reading →

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2/366: my secret garden

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Look at the two photographs and see if you can spot the fake. The large fern sits in the corner of the patio and has led a charmed life. Although it is under the cover of the pergola, it gets … Continue reading →

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