I can’t tell you how badly I yearn to live within the confines of the Barn House. How freaking cool does this look?
Barn House recently had a HUGE flea market day at their home in Battle Ground, WA. Makes me want to uproot and move westward….at least for a visit.
Ahh…but alas, I shall find contempt in admiring their talents from afar…stuck in my vintage vortex.
kk
Last Tuesday I was fortunate enough to have some great people in the Worldwide Amplified studio with me:
Chris Juhl brought some killer BBQ from Jethros located in the Drake neighborhood. If you haven’t been there yet…I strongly suggest you partake in the wings. (along with the rest of the awesome menu).
Alexson and Paul Calahan came with their personal DIY expertise after creating a backyard retreat worth major bragging rights. See how they re-invented their dilapidated deck and added a patio and landscape.
Take a listen to the Garden Grunt show where you’ll hear how Alexson and Paul shed blood, tears..and probably a few beers on their DIY project.
Untitled from GardenGrunt on Vimeo.
During this episode, we discuss using polymeric sand on your patios. Learn more about its benefits here.
Happy Planting….and grunt work
kk
Excerpts from my Google reader~it’s like settling down to read a good book that’s never ending, as I always find something inspiring, thought provoking or just plain funny.
I laughed out loud at this. You will too. Read how Jeff Fisher lost his tonsils (at least that’s how I see it…what do you think?)
This should have been part of my “I WANT Wednesday” series (of which I neglected yesterday). Meet Des Moines local artisan Calee Himes. What I WANT is a coffee cup that says “Good Morning” to me….in the morning. Sometimes I need that. Don’t forget to visit her Etsy shop.
I’m a big fan of Allison’s blog theme here…..A Tasteful Garden. I’m particularly fond of her daily photo series with their informational tags~my favorite so far? This one…from Stowe, Vermont
Got a garden to be proud of? Take a snapshot and submit it to Better Homes & Gardens photo contest! Prizes up to $5000! Think of what you can do with that kind of cash! Good luck!
Stachy's Hummelo Lamb's Ear
Des Moines Juice House Crashers Brianne Sanchez and Eric Rowley got a peek at the Ketelsen lifestyle. Check out the write up in Des Moines Juice….or better yet…go grab a copy for your library at home. It’s one I’m sure you’ll want to pull out from time to time and peruse. But hurry up…..
Today at 6pm CST on the Garden Grunt Show Alexson and her hubs are joining me to talk about their DIY patio…deck….landscape adventure! Here’s a sneak peek at the final project.
What I really want to pick their brains about is how they decided to go with a patio versus a deck, what thought was put into the shape/design/paver color, how much planning was done versus just doing…..etc. What advice for fellow DIYers do they have.
If you’ve got questions for your own project..bring em! And before tonight’s show cruise on over to Alexson’s blog…it’s a must read. I love the title…. Bigger, Better, Best. Plus she’s sassy. Nuff said.
See ya tonight at 6!
kk
Last year I planted a European Cranberrybush Viburnum grafted tree.
It’s suppose to bloom in the spring…which it did….and then follow up with some nice red fall color. However, I saw something today….mind you….it’s July 27th.
Was that suppose to happen? Am I suppose to have blooms in the middle of the summer? It’s okay..I’ll take them….but I’m just kinda curious…is this right?
kk
Excerpts from my Google reader~it’s like settling down to read a good book that’s never ending, as I always find something inspiring, thought provoking or just plain funny.
A couple weekends ago I traveled up to Minneapolis. I LOVE Minneapolis. While there, I forced the hubs to go tiquing…I’d been dying to check out….in real time…Round Barn Potting Company in Andover. I LOVE Lori’s style. Here’s a sneak peek…but be sure to check the rest of it.
A DIY project to be jealous of….see how Angela turned her backyard into an oasis.
And finally….got a dream? I do. If YOU do, here’s your chance to bring it to life. My Entre Net has got a killer contest supporting Iowa entrepreneurs. Fly over to AdMavericks and tell your story. Do it. NOW.
kk
I want a barn.
Any barn.
Any color.
Any size.
At least one. At least two. At least maybe three.
I want a barn.
But I don’t necessarily need one of these…..with my barn(s).
Do you have a barn that I could have? Piggy please?
kk
This is a great patio…I LOVE the New York Blue flagstone. I LOVE the natural look the wood brings into the space. And I LOVE the softness the ferns bring to the upper left pocket.
The only thing…and I truly mean the only thing I would make sure to add to this patio is polymeric sand. Not only would polymeric sand add a barrier against nasty weeds, but it will stay put whereas regular sand is liable to shift, wiggle out from the cracks. Wiggling is more of an issue with flagstone when there are such wide gabs between the pieces.
There is a technique to applying polymeric sand….catch the video below. And lastly, just know that there are different grades of polymeric sand that correlate to what type of materials you’re using for your patio or pathway, make sure to ask questions before purchasing.
Happy Planting…..or Hardscaping…
kk
Polymeric Sand – Prevent Weed Growth By Sakrete
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Excerpts from my Google reader~it’s like settling down to read a good book that’s never ending, as I always find something inspiring, thought provoking or just plain funny.
Throughout the blog-o-sphere there are several writers that honor the “Wordless Wednesday” tradition (I am not one…am trying a Wednesday Wants instead as I’m childish like that). Generally speaking a “Wordless Wednesday” post is composed of just a picture. This one from Lisa’s Retro Style got my attention…
Lately floral prints, unique textiles have been intriguing me…particularly the blue shades within these pillow combos form Paper Cloud.
Who doesn’t LOVE JCrew? And who HATES their price tags? Jessica Hills is sewing her way around burning a hole in her pocketbook by creating her own artistic tees.
Black is the new…….well Black. If you’re looking for a gothic twist to your garden check out how Bren is bringing glam to her garden.
Happy Planting Folks!
kk
