What are your plans for the 4th.
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4th of July Feast - what are you having out of your garden?
Comments (13)All you pepperheads are soo blessed. My one huge desire this year, other than for Italian roasting peppers, was for poblanos and my worst fear came true, mislabled pepper plants. What was supposed to be was a couple of poblanos turned out to be Aneheims. That's part of the beauty of raising your own seedlings, you know what you're getting. However, as long as I can make Chili Rellanos with them, I'll still be a happy camper. Anyway, on today's menu from the garden will be sweet corn picked just before dinner time, NY Strips with roasted garlic butter from garden garlic. (I'm definately off my vegetarian kick.) Then, a tomato, green pepper and cucumber salad. I was surprised I've been having tomatos for a couple of weeks now, but that due only to a few large tom plants I bought for starters. The biggest and prettiest ones have been Parks Whoppers from my raised bed. Happy 4th to all, Barbara...See More4th of July Planning Page
Comments (2)A site where you have to subscribe and pay. No thanks--I can make my own lists if I want/need them for free. ;o) Luvs...See More4th set of Prelim-Please review floor plan
Comments (11)If we were going to label, I'd label what is now called the "living room" as the family room, and the unlabeled existing space to the right of the entry, the "living room". I like this quite a bit better than your last round. I don't think you NEED more than 1 master bedroom wall for bed placement--just make sure it makes sense and you have enough room with that 1 placement. In both cases of the doors to the back deck, I'd change their door swing so they swing against the wall rather than out into room space when they are opened. On option I can see for your master entry, if you don't like what you have now, is to create a bit of a hallway entrance, and change your walkin closet to a set of wall wardrobes or reach in closets and pantry system... I think I might also try to at least have the option to close off the play room from the Entry by putting in a door (maybe barn door, if that goes with the rest of your interior decor)... I know it will probably usually be open, but having the option to close it off (by sound and visually) from what I am calling the LR, where I imagine I'd probably have it set up to be a quieter area of the house for adults (function similar to an away room), I might want to make sure the teen games are separated from the LR. I can't remember your children's ages, but I think if they were younger (7 and down) for a period of time, that that playroom wouldn't be used as a playroom for several years because it isn't close enough to you (they like to be close). But, IIRC, your kids are in that tween age category where they are moving out of needing to play near mom and probably wanting more separation. If that is the case, then they might like a play room (video game room) with more separation... Otherwise, I'd still suggest you switch the location of the boy room and the playroom. (I know that wasn't a thrilling suggestion before for your reasons)...See MoreHappy 4th...from my garden to yours!
Comments (12)Scotty, Your Cottage Garden just glows! I don't mind a little camera trickery. When it is hot and glaring here, all my photos take on a yellow cast to them. Sometimes it looks great and sometimes it looks washed out. Your photo is in the great category. :) It is so beautiful with your house and the lay of the land sets it off. Vibrant! The American flag is so pretty. I love it flying from our porches. Makes tears come to my eyes. Thanks for posting this. Hope you had a Happy Fourth too. ~Annie...See MoreSuzieque
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