my home.....my love.....my life
The Manor (so called because of the stately twelve oak trees that canopy over the Manor’s backyard) is an ever changing hobby of mine! It’s a daily love to change something here or “tweak” something there!
Please excuse my camera abilities as they are below par, at best! But, I’m learning and hope to improve the quality of shots to come!!
I hope you enjoy my little tour of the Manor! Please feel free to leave me a comment (I graciously accept constructive criticism!)!
Over the last 8 years, our backyard has undergone various changes……. we’re talking some minor and MAJOR changes! To try to fit it all into one post would be unrealistic so I thought I would break it down into a ‘series’. This way, you can get to know my ‘cast of characters’ and experience our […]
If you remember when we repurposed our kitchen eating area, I purchased a new lamp for the desk and asked for your help in deciding the type of shade to use. Little did I know that a simple white lamp shade would go thru so many transformations!!! The original lampshade….. Many of you suggested covering […]
I’ve read all over blog land how wonderful and marvelous Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is…… I had to try it for myself! I only found one distributor in San Antonio, Texas! Yes…….ONE……right in the middle of downtown! Not an easy drive or stress free (maybe it’s just me since I’m a little out of my […]
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the love of my life…………. ………my soul mate……….. ………the ONLY person in the whole universe that knows every single detail about me (the good, the bad and the ugly) and still loves me……. for being my hero and serving this wonderful country for 26 years!! Thank you, […]
My Christmas Mantel……… A mixture of Gold, Silver, Crystals, Greenery and Lights Silver candelabras flank each side I love these mercury glass trees….. They are battery operated on timers and at night, they just glisten! Two gold deer admire the glow of the trees! The addition of some gilded pine cones, silver snowflakes and delicate […]
