Fall Fairy Windowbox
It was time for a windowbox change here at Our Fairfield Home and Garden. Formerly lush summer plantings were becoming leggy and the blooms sporadic, so I wanted a transition into fall. Happening on a clearance table at the Michael’s craft store, two tiny fairy houses drew my eye and gave me an idea! And,
Glam Up Your Wedding Glassware ~ Wedding Flowers for Less
What do you do when the bride would like an elegant wedding and you are trying to work within a tight budget? You roll up your sleeves and do-it-yourself, that’s what! Our bride fell in love with the look of mercury glass vases but, at $20 to $80 apiece, that just wasn’t affordable. Read on
Our Fairfield Home and Garden Tour
In the past month, we have hosted four garden tours here at Our Fairfield Home and Garden! That’s a lot of keeping things tidy – sort of like when you have your house on the market and everything has to look perfect all the time, but on the outside. Now it is time to relax
Organic Slug Deterrent Tip!
Are slugs munching your hostas, peppers and other plantings to bits? Well, here is a tip that really works here at Our Fairfield Home and Garden. And, this slug deterrent is organic and only costs pennies! Nestle a small plant saucer or old plate on the soil near where the foliage destruction is taking place. Then pour
Repurposing ~ Handy Household Bottles for Kitchen and Laundry Use
Don’t toss those wine bottles in the recycling bin, make them into handy household bottles to use in the kitchen or laundry! This is a fun and easy project for all ages. These pretty repurposed bottles are great containers for dish soap, laundry soap, cooking oils, etc. Not only do they look much prettier than
Painting a Robin ~ Step-by-Step
Okay, you want to try painting a Robin, the quintessential songbird of Spring. Where to start? First, find a good color photograph you have taken yourself or downloaded on-line. Make sure to only use others’ images with permission. Either ask the individual photographer or use images that are listed as free to download, such as
Black Orchids ~ Field Trip to Longwood Gardens
If you are a person of a certain age, you may remember the comic strip character, Brenda Starr, and her mysterious paramour, Basil St. John, with his black orchid serum and eye patch. Black orchid drama is currently on display in Longwood Garden’s Orchid Room featuring Orchid x Fredclarkeara, After Dark ‘SVO Black Pearl’.
Mug Pots
I have been wanting to try my hand at this simple Sharpie craft I’ve seen on Pinterest. With a Master Gardener fundraiser coming up, I decided this would be a perfect time. Use an oil paint Sharpie permanent pen to draw faces on mugs, bowls or pots. You can draw the designs on
Fruity Coleslaw ~ a healthy recipe from Our Fairfield Home & Garden
Do you love coleslaw but not all the calories that come with it? Here’s a little recipe I made up as a healthy alternative, FRUITY COLESLAW! Every time I serve this coleslaw to guests or my family, it disappears. This is one of my most requested recipes, so I’ll let you in on it now,
A Longwood Christmas Evening Stroll
Today I am leading you on an evening stroll through the beautiful grounds and conservatory of Longwood Gardens at Christmas time. While it is breathtaking during the day, the lights and reflections transport you to a magical place at nightfall. So, pour a cup of tea and get comfy, I’ll do the walking! We will start
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