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Potting Up Vintage Containers

Laurie Kessler's approach to potting up vintage enamelware and more.

Prairie Thistle Jewelry at Crown Center Antique Show

Our booth at the Crown Center Antique Show featuring Prairie Thistle Jewelry.

Farm Chic Tips

Get farm chic decorating tips from Karen Kessler.

Outwitting Squirrels Anywhere

Get the low down on outwitting the squirrels in your garden and feeders.

Terrarium Inspirations For Your Home

Look at examples of great terrariums you can make for your home.

Farm News - Our Vegetable Garden

The beginning of our vegetable garden at our farm in Missouri.

Planting A Flower Bed For Butterflys and Hummingbirds

Planting flowers to attract butterflys and hummingbirds at the farm.

Tips for Displaying Your Favorite Collections

Lots of tips and ideas for displaying your favorite collections in your home.

Everyone's Favorite Peter Rabbit and How I Kept Him Out of My Garden

Vintage Peter Rabbit illustrations and the tale of my solution for keeping him out of my garden in the city.

Recycling Ideas You Can Try

Lot's of great recycling ideas you can try at home if you dare.

Mosaic Tile Mirror Project

Mosaic tile mirror made with handcrafted polymer clay tiles and broken tile pieces.

Fun Container Gardening

Wacky, outrageous and darn right silly container gardening.

More Recycling Ideas

Recycling ideas for lighting your home featuring hanging lights and candles.

Swedish Design For Your Home

Is Swedish design for your home?

Do You Know What About Garden Tables

Great project for the classroom to introduce children to the love of gardening and plants.

Hypertufa Ideas

Fun projects using hypertufa construction for your garden.