Posted by: Brenda Kula | April 30, 2008
This is my breakfast nook. Some of you probably saw it when I had the kitchen remodeled. But today, I was in the mood for a little decorating. So I thought I’d share what I did. (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | April 29, 2008
"At birth our death is sealed, and our end is consequent upon our beginning."
This morning I visited the Oakwood Cemetary in North Tyler. It includes more than 2000 markers, but far more graves are actually located there. (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | April 26, 2008
This is my courtyard. Last spring I bought a gazebo from Target. It is 10 X 10 feet. I believe I paid $299 for it. It is not bolted down or anything. It barely fit in my courtyard right outside my front door. Below is the view from my front gate. (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | April 25, 2008
This is a water lily I purchased yesterday. Isn’t it beautiful? Water lilies will hopefully have covered much of the pond surface by the time it gets hot. I’ve read (but don’t quote me) that you should cover about two-thirds of the surface with vegetation to keep a proper balance. This is to help control the algae and provide a cool place for the fish. (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | April 24, 2008
Does anyone recognize this flower? It is a large bush-type flower. Probably four feet tall at least. The woman who lived here before me must have planted it. Someone yesterday observed that it might be a Peony. The ants love it, whatever it is. So it must be sweet-tasting. It falls over and has to be propped, though it is supposed to grow in this steel cage it continually spills out of. I’m feeling so sorry for it due to the ants. But I’m not sure what to do. (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | April 23, 2008 Today I have no beautiful photos of garden flowers for you. But I do have a giant hole in the middle of my house. Jackhammered up just today. (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | April 22, 2008
It is one of those weeks when appliances and plumbing cause minor disasters. Yesterday the plumber was out to fix a problem in the kitchen and laundry room. My washing machine had flooded and the drains had to be cleaned out. Yet again. (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | April 19, 2008
This gorgeous lily is from my neighbor Ralena’s yard across the street. I went over to help her plant her front bed. She suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. She wanted a little cheer around her mailbox. (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | April 19, 2008
Last week as I aimed my car toward Tulsa, I thought about all my blogging friends for whom I’ve grown so attached. You are all smiles that fill my day. (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | April 17, 2008
If you ever get the chance to visit Tulsa, Oklahoma, please go have a look-see at the Garden Deva Sculpture Company. (That is my two daughters going in the door. Oh, Mom, not the camera!) (more…)