Comments for From Hovel to Home

Comment on New Mailbox by Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 01:04:09 +0000

Yeah, I love azaleas but they’re huge. I am thinking of moving them to the bed in front of our house. I just don’t know how to actually do that, heh.

Comment on New Mailbox by Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:31:06 +0000

Oh wait. I misread what you wrote. Those azaleas are pretty huge! You could trim them down, but they also attract bees. We tend to get hornets in our mailbox in the summer so moving them is probably a good idea.

Comment on New Mailbox by Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:28:50 +0000

Those azaleas would be great in that spot if they’re small. They like shade but can get pretty big. You could either take out one of those bushes next to the mailbox to make room or keep the azaleas super trimmed

Comment on New Mailbox by Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:07:16 +0000

I was hoping for something flowering… maybe I could do ivy on the mailbox and flowers around the base?

Comment on New Mailbox by Beth B.

Beth B. — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:03:02 +0000

Maybe ivy on the mailbox? Ivy likes shade.

Comment on front yard daydreams by Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:40:24 +0000

I agree, Liz. I prefer the split rail fence personally, but I think the white one fits better with both the neighborhood and our house.

Comment on front yard daydreams by liz

liz — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:04:15 +0000

white fence

Comment on Brainstorming our bedroom makeover by Ashley

Ashley — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:06:22 +0000

I did browse Craigslist for a while yesterday – it would be awesome to find these or something similar secondhand. Didn’t see anything, but furniture is being posted all the time. And that I can do from home. :-)

Comment on Brainstorming our bedroom makeover by Larissa

Larissa — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:35:20 +0000

I don’t blame you at all for not wanting to take on DIY projects. Plus, it’s a lot harder to day dream about thrift store options since the key to thrift store shopping is to wait and see what comes your way. :)

Comment on Brainstorming our bedroom makeover by Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:09:11 +0000

Ha! I actually meant to address that. DIY furniture is an awesome concept and I love when people can do it well. But, there are several reasons why I don’t want to consider it. One, I’m pregnant and exhausted. And if this doesn’t get done until after the baby comes, then I will be a mom of a toddler and a newborn and exhausted. Also, I don’t have a good spot to do it, since we don’t have a basement or a garage. I have done stuff in the carport which works out okay, but finding that magical time where it’s not going to rain for several days and I have childcare (don’t want Savannah to “help” paint) is easier said than done. And lastly, I don’t have the patience to do a big project like this (several pieces of furniture). I know that’s a negative of who I am, but in all honesty it would just sit around forever and never get done. :-) At least at this phase of my life.

Oh and the problem with buying furniture already put together is it is very difficult for me to get it home. My car is very small, and does better with Ikea boxes than with an already put together dresser.

I’ve never heard of Goodwill Outlets – that’s really interesting! We actually have an awesome secondhand furniture store near here. :-) Of course, I don’t have a lot of time to browse – it has to be a day when Paul can watch Savannah or I am in and out as quickly as possible. :-) Places like thrift stores or secondhand stores often mean visiting frequently and being vigilant before you’re able to find what you want. I just can’t do that right now.