Any lady over the age of 80 knows what a posey is, and is thrilled to receive one. Typically made up of a small bouquet of Violets and/or Pansies with just about anything else used as a filler, tie a ribbon around the stems and present it. You've just made your first Posey. They have the power to brighten anyone's day. You could even use Dandelions! Anything will do. Just keep it small. Use tiny jars, cream pitchers, bud vases, jelly glasses, liquor sample bottles, anything small to put them in. I keep them lined up on my kitchen windowsill all Spring and Summer and look fwd to making my first one of the year soon.

We have glass pocket doors between our kitchen and TV room. We chose glass with beveled lines -- one website calls them "Divided Lite French Doors w/ Grooved Glass." I wanted them to be noticeable when closed, so nobody runs into them. They're actually more obvious in this photo than IRL. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE them!! They effectively cut down on football game or kid vid noise so people can be in the kitchen or livingroom without disruption, and look very elegant. We don't have them closed very often, but when we need to, it's great to have them. We just got them through our lumberyard -- I think the same place we ordered all interior doors. This photo isn't the greatest -- I can try to get a better one if you're interested but I have a new camera and haven't figured out how to download yet! Obviously, we haven't bought breakfast table furniture yet!! And can you spot the propped feet of the TV-watching DH?

Condensation/Humidity could easily be responsible for that much moisture. I would have someone who is qualified to diagnose these type of issues look at the home. What is the exterior of the come clad in? What type of flashing was used? Drip edge?

Yes those are buddlejas. They have the most interesting scent. Like lilac and honey. Very strong. I was surprised to find that they make decent cut flowers. Who'd a thunk? My roses do get thrips. We've had some rain recently so they've been kept under control, but I do get them often. Luckily they usually only damage the outer petals so when the roses open you can't see the damage as much. Some buds get completely deformed though, and so I have to get rid of them. I did just spray some spinosad for the chili thrips however, because those are the worst and they do a lot of damage.