Lessons Learned from the Summer Garden
Spring is coming. Well, in Houston it’s almost always spring or summer so I guess I could say spring is unofficially here. I’m ready to get outside and start my summer garden for the 2nd time. But first I have…
Pasta with Pesto & Green Beans and Italian Eggplant Salad
A few years ago, we started having meatless meals on a regular basis at the Green House. And by “regular” I mean more than just when I either need to 1) go grocery shopping or 2) use up some stuff before…
“We” Built A Raised Planter Box
I have been”working” on some table legs for this table top that I purchased from a Pier 1 closing sale. I tried these legs from Ikea, which are super cute but very lightweight and – silly me – did not…
A Peek Inside My Home Office
Hello my people! I know I haven’t been around talking with you much and I promise there is a really good reason. I’ve been busy. No really, not just busy, but BUSY. In the last month my family and I…
What’s the Difference Between Pico de Gallo, Salsa, & Picante
I LOVE Mexican food – I probably should call it Tex-Mex, since what I’m referring to isn’t always totally authentic. For me, probably more important than the food itself , are the flavors and the SAUCES! Which brings me to…
How to Make a Custom Bench
I am now at the point where I know what pieces can live on forever and what will be past it’s prime (and useless) by the time the fabric wears out (or is outdated). So over the years I have…
The Ultimate List of Top 10 Decorating Dynamos
The slang/informal meaning of a “dynamo” is an energetic, hardworking person. Therefore, decorating dynamo = an energetic, hardworking decorative item. My definition… Decorating Dynamo = Multitasker; Game changer; Clutch piece That’s what I’m talking about! Items that each serve so many purposes and can…
Make A Custom Planter You and Your Budget will Love
By now we’ve all heard and read about how toxic our indoor air is and the countless benefits of specific indoor plants. Like me, you’ve probably seen, compared, and cross checked the many lists available at nurseries and on the…
Get Ready For Fall
It’s Labor Day and across the US there are all sorts of activities going on to celebrate the holiday. Fun things like: Barbecuing For the grown folks – enjoying a few (adult) beverages Swimming Camping Hanging out – playing cards…
Going Green: Composting – The Final Frontier
The Green House has almost completely gone green – I’ve even started a veggie garden. The 1 thing left that I just could not bring myself to do is compost. I have childhood memories of having to carry watermelon rinds…
