The Historic District

My dinner plate hibiscus are going full tilt, very showy flowers. I'd love to see photos of your hibiscus! Here at Thornewood, we've had some unruly behavior from the resident live oak. One thing that attracted me to this house in the first place was this massive tree that shaded the house for half...

Gothichome wrote: ↑Mon Sep 18, 2023 7:36 pm James, now we need to hear you sing it

I'll scratch it out on the fiddle, but you can trust me when I tell you that you don't want to hear me sing it. I don't have spiders in my bathroom and I'm convinced that it's because I sing in the shower.

Vined Porch wrote: ↑Tue Aug 22, 2023 7:01 pm That is a beautiful pantry and testament to your hard work!
I wish my pantry were as pretty and as organised as yours!

I'm going to try and keep it that way!

I finished and hung the door:

Much is blooming in the garden, despite the brutally-high temperatures and lack of rain. Here's a shot of the zinnias in the front bed. It's hard to get a good photo since they're scattered. 2588 The peach-colored bloom in front is the color I'm trying to get more of, but it seems that seed from any...

Hi Ron, sorry for the slow reply. I'll try to be more active, but I think when a a potential new participant comes by and sees the lack of activity they probably move on without posting. It's a shame, because I really enjoy seeing the projects and progress of others, as well as sharing my own. The h...

Ask, and you shall receive: 2586 A few antique items at the rear, with canned goods and other non-refrigerated foods at the right and dishes at the left. Top shelf is for infrequently-used items,like waffle iron and fondue set. I'm slowly getting organized in a kitchen that's comprised of three dist...

BLTN, here's the sheet music cover:

The storage pantry is done. Tiled and painted, a long wait in this humid heat for the paint to cure so shelves can be stocked. Here it is in its pristine state:

Oh, darn. I was hoping things had picked up since my last visit.

Years ago, someone advised me, "It's easier to work in an empty house." Boy, is that good advice hitting home! Since I brought my belongings (those that I figured may be of use) down from Connecticut, renovations here have been made awkward and, as a result, slowed way down. I still don't have a com...