Is it just me, or are those hosta plants GORGEOUS? Holy canolies people, they make me smile every time I walk past them. I only wish the 2 packets of allysum seeds would hurry and and grow some flowers because right now, it looks like I have a bunch of weeds growing under my hosta Read More >>
Mavis vs the HOA Part 4
A few days ago the HH and I were talking about how awful it is that Lucy can’t run around the backyard like she used to and how my desire to garden here at this property has really gone downhill the last few months. And especially how the whole situation is making me really, really, Read More >>
Keep Calm and Carry On… It’s Just a Pink Plastic Flamingo
I stopped by the post office and nearly peed my pants when I opened 3 letters with the same newspaper clipping. “Maybe next time you’ll think twice before planting a bush not approved by the neighborhood association.” Hilarious!!! Thank you so much for thinking of me Sarah, Nicole and someone who’d rather remain anonymous from Kentucky. Read More >>
Mavis vs the HOA Part 2
Last week I received a letter from the HOA informing me I was in violation for the CC&R’s for cutting down a few rhododendrons and was asked to submit a “garden plan.” So I did. Basically I wanted to install a laurel hedge in the front of the house, a viburnum hedge on the side Read More >>
Mavis vs the HOA Part 1
There are people who hate HOA’s and people who love them. Maybe I’m a little off my rocker, but I’m okay with HOA’s because because there are rules. I know when I go to sell my home I won’t have to worry about the pink house next door or the guy with his 1980’s Uncle Read More >>