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tisa
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Continuing to clear up my composting vision
Comments (9).. I wouldn't put a bin next the house. Make it at least 4 feet away. I'm betting you won't like the bugs. Bugs are good except in and around the house. Keep bins at least 4 ft from the house and not too far from water. Especially if you have to lug the water. Drainage is a non issue as long as you don't over water. Convenience for unloading is always good because you don't want to alter the way you do things to compost. If it becomes a chore, you're less likely to continue. We have a pair of cookie jars in the kitchen for scraps. Maybe a gallon or just under I figure. Fill one in a week. Empty once a week, wash it out, let air for a week. to sense .....See MoreHelp me make up my mind, I need your vote!
Comments (21)I don't generally look at photos and see the potential as I do with yours. So here's the potential I see... Apple trees. Step 1. When they break dormancy in spring, go out there and remove the dead branches then step back and look at the tree and start shaping it the way you want paying attention to areas you want to fill and let branches grow. I would bonsai the two of those. Could be done really nicely. Step 2. The Apple trees bloom in the spring. I would pick a clematis such as Sweet Autumn Clematis which blooms later in the season and plant a couple at the base of each tree and let them climb in there. The Clematis won't be intrusive to the tree like Wisteria which would eventually kill it. So now you get to keep the trees and enjoy them and the feathered friends and bugs that entertain you. I would keep the trees. :O) OK, let's move on to the driveway strip. Well, can we deal with the mailbox area first? Let's do that, eh?! :O) Great place for a rock garden. So much potential there. If it's just full of rocks, take a bit out and throw in some sand and soil, then top with the rocks which were removed to build it up a little. Great plants for this area would be Lewisia, Beach Wormwood (it would trail over the wood with silver foliage), Penstemon, dwarf Scabiosa, Pulsatilla (Pasque flower), Sempervivum (hens and chicks), Platycodon (Balloon flower), etc., all of which can be winter sown. Veronicas would also do fine in there. The driveway strip... You mentioned that the soil is great close to the house and not-so-great on the other end. Knowing that, I would work and plant according to the soil conditions and definitely create a varied garden. When looking at the second photo, I see the need for an 'anchor' plant right at the start of the driveway - between the driveway and the mailbox. Something which would last all season with good foliage. My first thought was a hosta, a big one which can take some sun exposure. Plain leaf and dark or semi-dark. All hostas bloom in purples and whites so it would fit right in to your colour scheme. I like Karen's idea of Russian Sage along the fence here and there. It's foliage is great too. And yes, plant a varied garden with your colours. It will look absolutely wonderful! :O)...See MoreClearing my basement and ready to sell...(help needed)
Comments (9)You are going to reach a varied audience by listing it on CL. Some folks are just looking for a 'cheap' set and think of it as 'old furniture'. There are, however, collectors who frequent the lists too and they'll know what you have and be willing to pay a fair price. The smoking stand is NICE. I think Linda is spot on as to what it would bring at $150. Most people under the age of sixty five would not even know smoking stands exist but I think it would be ashamed to give away a nice one with the humidor for much less than that. The bed? Again.........I have one and I have a modern mattress on mine, but not one of those poofy jobs. My matress just squeezes into the footboard and you practically need a shoehorn to change linens. I gave a 1930s set to my step-daughter because it belonged to her g'mother and I thought she'd consider it special. She could not find a mattress to fit it. It went all the way to Texas, so we didn't send the original mattress with it. You can still find mattresses for them, but it has to be 'just the right' one. The one I have in my bedroom is very like your set, only mine is fancier and carved. It went for $40 at an auction fifteen years ago. You just can't move them here. The armoire is lovely. I'd think it's the most desireable item in the set. Unfortunately, they tend to get carved on and repurposed as entertainment centers. It might bring up to $250 here to the right person. Prolly fetch more like $150 and that is way too low for what it's really worth. The caned items don't move in my area very well. The dresser by itself also would not bring what it's worth......perhaps $150. So, really in this area $400 for the set (without the smoker) is not so out of line. I have absolutely no clue what prices are like on the East Coast or New England. Should be higher than here. Our area is saturated in vintage furniture. Good luck...........I really like the set....See MoreI need help dressing up my breakfast bar. (photos)
Comments (27)Charliedawg! Alright, some fun stuff! I agree with your first thoughts that it needs a little something. I think corbels would be a good addition. I also really like pendent lights, they won't block your view. Our's don't. I agree that raised panel in that spot is likely a waste. I also agree that the kitchen won't really come to "life" until you add all your personal stuff. Here's a shot of our kitchen which includes corbels and pendents. Just like our properties, our kitchens are similar. Glad things are back on track. You can't stop writing after you move in. We want to hear all about life in the house. Here is a link that might be useful:...See Moretisa
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