tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post2518409678803943125..comments2024-03-27T03:28:54.496-04:00Comments on A Gift Wrapped Life - Gifting Tips, Advice and Inspiration: Ready and Waiting.....until next yearA Gift Wrapped Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205794177017599676noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-12566423664181927242009-05-14T18:26:00.000-04:002009-05-14T18:26:00.000-04:00A reader asked about those sheers on my veranda, s...A reader asked about those sheers on my veranda, so here goes...simply the least expensive sheer fabric fabric (polyester washable) and sew into pinch pleats (with wide spacing) so they are easy to take down for machine washing. We installed Faux Bamboo curtain rods from Target as the resin will hold up to the weather all year long as the rods stay up all year. They are somewhat secluded being on the inside of the veranda. Though I think this idea would also work really well if you have a pergola or any free-standing outdoor structure. I used white sheer, but any colour would work depending on your outdoor colour scheme. I always wanted to try hot pink or orange for a Bollywood feel just for fun. I take them down about every 2 weeks for a quick machine wash, then hang back up to dry. They are literally indestructible as I have had them for 7 years. I pack them away every fall.A Gift Wrapped Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205794177017599676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-58242281062586202392009-05-14T18:18:00.000-04:002009-05-14T18:18:00.000-04:00Thank you all for listening to my construction woe...Thank you all for listening to my construction woes....but things are maybe looking up. We think the messy, dusty part might be mostly out of the way so I can possibly proceed with my planters and resume my Sunday morning routines. Funny how certain seasonal tasks are so welcomed, sometimes it's good to have that shown to you. Maybe I was taking my summer outdoor work for granted!A Gift Wrapped Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205794177017599676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-51286471795397707142009-05-14T12:56:00.000-04:002009-05-14T12:56:00.000-04:00Design Cracker said...I absolutely love your blog!...Design Cracker said...I absolutely love your blog! I daily get a smile and inspiration. Thanks<br />DeborahDesign Crackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17623980794181238478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-56280032472654628332009-05-13T16:17:00.000-04:002009-05-13T16:17:00.000-04:00So sorry to hear of your construction woes. I reme...So sorry to hear of your construction woes. I remember mine well. <br />Enjoy your lovely peonies & rpay for a swift end to the days.<br />By the way..I washed my driveway down every Saturday afternoon....that clean blacktop always set the greens of grass off nicely. I embrace your driveway desires.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604123003856840475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-6154112498821327322009-05-13T12:32:00.000-04:002009-05-13T12:32:00.000-04:00p.s I forget to tell you... I love your veranda an...p.s I forget to tell you... I love your veranda and love peeking into your house! So wonderful~FrenchBluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16054605283519774059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-32445964610610890832009-05-13T12:31:00.000-04:002009-05-13T12:31:00.000-04:00Oh Gosh...it's not fair! The sin of it all is,...Oh Gosh...it's not fair! The sin of it all is, it's part of your Sunday morning and daily rituals! Your geese, birds and goslings have rituals are that are being forced to change as well...no wonder you are upset.<br />I understand completely & I am sorry.<br />At least those peonies are smiling at you like sunshine~<br />XO'sFrenchBluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16054605283519774059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-18855234349506326922009-05-13T12:03:00.000-04:002009-05-13T12:03:00.000-04:00What an absolute delight. Lovely and you sitting ...What an absolute delight. Lovely and you sitting room is divine.<br /><br />Renee xoxoRenee Khanhttp://circlingmyhead.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-5447005427784883732009-05-13T11:33:00.000-04:002009-05-13T11:33:00.000-04:00Lovely post!
I have a little sneak peek for you ov...Lovely post!<br />I have a little sneak peek for you over at my blog today:-)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10740741316617340597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-79379057288799375232009-05-13T11:24:00.000-04:002009-05-13T11:24:00.000-04:00I LOVE peonies. So pretty.I LOVE peonies. So pretty.The Professional Bridesmaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10276075762993940219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-8889223424910803022009-05-13T11:18:00.000-04:002009-05-13T11:18:00.000-04:00Oh how I wish I could say I know how you feel -- f...Oh how I wish I could say I know how you feel -- for me, working outside in any way shape or form is more like a punishment for me. I'm just not an outdoor girl and unfortunately, my yard shows it. So....how about if you come down to Florida and I can let you loose in my yard -- have at it -- all you want! <br />Hears hoping your yard is your own again soon,<br /><br />Ruth*The Beautiful Life*https://www.blogger.com/profile/14929357684665563366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-63257716057192927242009-05-13T11:13:00.000-04:002009-05-13T11:13:00.000-04:00I love working outside too Sande and I am very nau...I love working outside too Sande and I am very naughty when it comes to overspending on my garden. I am an addict and cannot seem to stop!! I understand your frustration with these roadworks completely, xv.vicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-43175976253441697432009-05-13T10:36:00.000-04:002009-05-13T10:36:00.000-04:00Sande,
I really enjoyed seeing a glimpse of your ...Sande, <br />I really enjoyed seeing a glimpse of your life! Sometimes the outdoor tasks really help to balance out the time we spend indoors on the Internet blogging. We need that time of fresh air, renewal, and direct contact with nature. Every evening I look forward to watering my small vegetable garden. Something about planting flowers or gardens and watching them thrive is so satisfying. Your veranda is beautiful and the floating white sheers are the first thing I noticed. I have been wanting to add some to our front porch... I know you must be disappointed about the construction work sabatoging your planting ventures. Try to make the most of what you can do! XO from me. xo from Amelia!à la parisiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08610939439087475827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-52729736849775341472009-05-13T09:26:00.000-04:002009-05-13T09:26:00.000-04:00Your veranda is gorgeous! It must be so beautiful ...Your veranda is gorgeous! It must be so beautiful in the summer (without construction to dust it up, that is!).<br />http://fab.typepad.com/brunetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-56737436118139976872009-05-13T09:10:00.000-04:002009-05-13T09:10:00.000-04:00Oh those peonies. My favorite. Lovely post!Oh those peonies. My favorite. Lovely post!ticklishfromadistancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451797961001963400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-56042946752717507132009-05-13T08:11:00.000-04:002009-05-13T08:11:00.000-04:00Love all you share.
Just think how lovely everythi...Love all you share.<br />Just think how lovely everything will be once the construction is done.<br />Love to you <br />JeanneJeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734743330025974332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-13472552785005999012009-05-13T07:48:00.000-04:002009-05-13T07:48:00.000-04:00Beautiful post-I live in D.C. and am an avid garde...Beautiful post-I live in D.C. and am an avid gardener. Down here I have already been in the garden for 2 months! Please let me know if you ever come to D.C. We could do Dumbarton Oaks and more together. I have even organized a group of D.C. Design bloggers for monthly meetings-this Saturday we have a tea, champagne, and tour at one of our group's members who is an architect. You could meet everyone if you come down.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.com