Category Archives: Garden

Woodworking Progress – November

Posted on November 26, 2018 by civilwarrose5

There’s been a lot of activity in Jay’s work shop. The saw dust has been flying! Although, not so much on the jewelry cabinet: The shelves are installed, the doors are fabricated, and the trim has been added. I believe … Continue reading →

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Only One ‘Keet

Posted on September 17, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Do you remember this picture that I teased: I had asked if you could figure out what it was that Jay was making for me. I know, it could be anything! Here’s another clue… I sprayed it with waterproofing deck … Continue reading →

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Yard Projects – 2018

Posted on July 16, 2018 by civilwarrose5

If you know me then you know that I usually have at least one outdoor project rolling around in my head. Last year it was supposed to be the fire pit area, but we just never got to it. This … Continue reading →

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More Concrete Statues

Posted on July 9, 2018 by civilwarrose5

I wish that the garden center would stop carrying so many cute concrete statues. This is what I came home with this time: An angry little bird… a cute little kitten… Another sleeping kitten… And a cat in mid-stretch. Typically … Continue reading →

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Woodworking Projects

Posted on July 2, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Now that Jay has his workshop back together he has been busy making dust again. What has he been working on? Well, he has built a table for the rain barrel that I want to set up in the back … Continue reading →

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Patty Paints

Posted on July 27, 2017 by civilwarrose5

Yesterday I had lunch with a good friend. She is one of the kindest, gentlest, and most gracious people I’ve ever met. If I was allowed to nominate a person for sainthood she would be the one who comes to … Continue reading →

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North Carolina Sun

Posted on July 23, 2017 by civilwarrose5

Jay and I hadn’t been on a vacation since my sister got married. That was two years ago. Doesn’t he look so handsome?! This picture is why I wanted him to wear a suit in the 90 degree heat! Since … Continue reading →

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Birthday Garden Statues

Posted on July 3, 2017 by civilwarrose5

If you’ve followed my blog for a while you might know that I’ve been trying my hand at painting the little concrete garden statues. I’m far from being an artist, but I can usually get these little creations to look … Continue reading →

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Sewing – A Jean Bag for Dave

Posted on June 26, 2017 by civilwarrose5

This past winter I made a bag for my friend, Dave. I had organized his choir music, but the bag he was using was busting at the seams. After Dave stuffed his choir music in this one it, too, was … Continue reading →

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Woodworking Projects – May 2017

Posted on June 20, 2017 by civilwarrose5

Does anybody else think that this year is flying by at warp speed?? We’re already into the second half of June! When Jay started working on my birthday present in May I figured I would definitely have them installed by … Continue reading →

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