Weeding

We’ve had great rain.  And the weeds have GONE WILD. 
Though I avoid weeding (hot, makes me ach-y, it’s the pick-up-after-weeding that really bites), I love the results.  I’ll be taking myself with a cocktail and a dog in a bit, and I’ll go wander around the garden.  I’ll completely forget about how much stuff came out [...]

Deck Planning

I worked through the first layer of thinset on the rear of the table; I decided to do a sort-of rear grouting prior to installing the substrate.  It’s drying, and I’ll complete the adhesion tomorrow.   
I’ve been thinking about the dining area of the deck; I’d like to do a long piece on both railing sides.  I [...]

Textures

Garden textures are wonderful.
I’ve managed to find my way back into the garden this year, and it is incredibly fulfilling.
My real estate business has been steady, which is good for ego and bank account.
I’m going to complete Martha’s table this weekend.  I finished tiling last weekend, prepared the glass top, filled in the areas where [...]

Planning for a show next year

I am scheduled for a show at C’ville Arts in May 2009.  I’ve decided that it will be an all-exterior-work show, with small and large pieces for the garden environment.  I’ve also decided that I will open the show with the expected opening during First Fridays, but two weeks later I will host an open [...]