Unique NM Home: Pool with a view
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Comments (27)Every gardener is unique, so like hopflower said, because it is mine is a good answer. Mine is unique because in our neighborhood there are not a lot of flower gardeners. I have roses, daylilies, assorted other perenniels, and bunches of annuals. I'm aiming for a charming cottage look...and I'm getting there, slowly. Most of the neighbors have grass and weedy shrub beds. I get tickled every spring when the neighbor to the left says 'don't tell me its time for yard work again' when he sees me outside pruning something in late winter. I always reply 'its time to play in the dirt.' What he sees as a chore, I see as a joy. I have a small 'secret' garden that is peaceful, pretty, and private (or getting there...grow, shrubs, grow!) That is one of my major splurges and makes a nice destination during a stroll in the yard. We also do veggies. The best thing? The purple porch swing. It gets a smile every time. Here is a link that might be useful: Creative Soul...See MoreLynnNM - House tour
Comments (33)Thank you, Cattyles. So sweet of you! Jane recently moved AM to another server so the pictures could be larger. She asked me to update my photos, so almost all of them were recently retaken. DD1 now uses the Shabby Chic room, so most of that is stored. DD2 took the sofa for her MBR sitting area. I'll probably get DD1 to sell the RASC and other bedding on ebay. I really don't need and it's silly to store when someone else could enjoy. Lynn, she made the reins from leather jewelry cording. Perfect touch, wouldn't be the same w/o it. I just took a vase DD2 bought 9 years ago, but has been stored the last 6. Always a chance drilling hole could break, but it wasn't an expensive vase and will make a cute lamp for her MBR sitting area. I also have several lamps in closets... I really should start selling things I don't use/haven't used/don't plan to use. We actually lease to an antique store and the owner has told me to bring whatever I want to put in his space. I need to make a list/take pictures to send him, making sure I'm not overstepping his offer and that there is room. But then I go back/forth on if/when we do move, what bedroom(s) do I want to not have in the next house. Don't want to get rid of something only to regret it later. I kept thinking DD1, DD2 or DS will want something. So far, not....See MoreSanta Fe, NM (LynnNM/other residents?)
Comments (19)That photo of Tent Rocks is incredibly gorgeous. I read more about the national monument yesterday and definitely want to see it. Sable, thank you so very much for the very helpful suggestions! I hope you and your DH will be planning a return yourselves very soon. You're bringing back some memories to me now, as I do recall how beautiful the drive is into Los Alamos. I also remember how gorgeous the golden cottonwoods are in the fall. (And the rustling of the leaves! Is there a better sound than rustling, whispering cottonwood leaves? I think not.) We're going to have to rent The Milagro Beanfield War again. I know we've seen it before, but it's been a long time! I think I do remember going through Truchas at some point on a previous trip, but it's been so long since I've been out to New Mexico (and I do have "CRS Disease" - y'know, "Can't Remember Sh*t" - ) that I'm thinking much of it will feel new to me again after all this time. This itinerary is still very much a work in progress, but here's what I have so far. Would definitely like to ensure that we make the best use of our time by combining a couple of different sights per day if possible - still being mindful of the "don't overwhelm him" mantra I keep repeating in my head re DH. ;-) Day 1: Arrive late afternoon Day 2: Spend the day in Santa Fe (buy groceries for condo!) Day 3: Petroglyph National Monument Day 4: Taos: Take the high road up and make stops along the way TBD; visit pueblo (call ahead to ascertain opening hours), drive out over Rio Grande Gorge Bridge; drive back down 285 thru Ojo Caliente - possible stop at mineral springs there Day 5: Jemez Springs? Still undecided. Pretty drive, but if we do Ojo Caliente on Day 4, we won't do the mineral springs in Jemez. Could just take the drive and detour at some of the other pueblos going and returning, maybe plan to have lunch in Jemez. ETA: Would also be interested in a visit/trek to Jemez Falls and possibly exploring other trails in the area. Day 6: Los Alamos / Bandelier. We'll spend most of the day hiking in the monument. Day 7: Spend another day in Santa Fe - maybe. Might look into a half day trip in the morning, then spend the afternoon in SF and have dinner out there that evening Day 8: Tent Rocks National Monument Day 9: Head home Any recommendations/suggestions on this tentative schedule?...See MoreDoes putting your home in the "Parade of Homes" save you money
Comments (18)I think it depends massively on the rules for the particular parade, and how things are "done" in your area. Sometimes, if everybody is just throwing up a parade home, yes, they can be cheap. In other areas, parade homes are homes that were already being built that are opened up as a marketing tool for the builders and subs. In that case, you might not gain much. One local parade only allows advertisement within homes by companies who are members of the local HBA. (Meaning, if you used a kitchen company who isn't a member, they can't put out materials and likely won't discount.) Some parades are free to tour, but charge fees for the builder to put the home on the parade, others charge to view, but don't charge the builder. Our builder isn't too into it, as it's a huge time commitment for him and doesn't really gain him much in useful contracts. YMMV. It really depends on which segment of the market you're in, as well....See More- 6 years ago
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