Kjirsti & Tom

I have often read that it is better to buy small compact plants at the nursery than tall leggy ones. However, despite this advice I often find myself searching for at least the most compact of the larger plants- always assuming that the larger the plant in the beginning the more fruitful it will become.…

If you enjoy watching the progression of our home renovations we will begin posting about them again at Our Playhouse.

While Sabina was here we picked out a paint color for my front door. I wanted something that would make it pop and would draw you in. We decided on Aztec brick by Benjamin Moore. I painted it yesterday and I”m thrilled with the results. BeforeUnfortunately, the after shot is taken at dusk so the…

My summer of working on the house has officially begun. It had slow beginnings today, but none the less it has started. I bought the color of stain I wanted for our headboard. Primed the front door- it’s ready to paint tomorrow. Primed the sun room. Should I paint the brick? Finished fencing in the…

Brecklyn and Talia left this morning. There were many tears shed by all over the last few days as our time together came to an end. When I suggested the girls come out for a visit this summer, I sort of assumed I would be relieved when they left. As I wanted them to come…

We had a wonderful weekend as a result of many fun guests! Pam/Mom came in town for a couple of days and treated us to lots of great food: grilled cheese at Melt, BBQ at B&M, and Thai at Mint Cafe. I had my end of the year voice recital. (Unfortunately I don’t have any…

A few days ago and again today I ran by two gardens that left me in awe. I really hope that sometime soon I can stop by and meet whoever is responsible for the incredible beauty I witnessed and perhaps get a tour of their stunning gardens. The thing that impressed me most of all…

Last Saturday was University Circle’s “Parade in the Circle” the city’s big day of festivities. Tom went about four years ago but I had never been. I had seen pictures and was excited to take the girls. Despite the fact that it postponed our trip to Athens to see Trevor and Lauren we were all…

We are on year two for our strawberries and they are producing nicely. We get enough about everyother day for all four of us to enjoy a nice bowl full. Not enough for jam yet.

Last Friday we drove down to Oberlin to visit our dear friend Mary. We enjoyed a delicious lunch of breakfast at Black River cafe, Talia had a violin lesson and then we visited a fun country bulk food store- Apple Hill and then went to Schoepfle gardens were the girls caught tadpoles and frogs and…