spring guests to monet's garden

The weather may have been throwing its worst at us this week, but we don't mind, a pair of boots, a hat and we are still game to get out and about. When I visited  Giverny  last week, I was a little too early for my favourite season when the irises and peonies are on show.But the lily pond looked calm and magical, and the gardens were a riot of colour with all the spring flowers.  The tulips were magnificent, and by their thousands!And...

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LC Lauren Conrad For Kohl's: The Complete Summer 2012 Lookbook

Peek through the latest lookbook from Lauren Conrad's adorable line for Kohl's—filled with pleated sundresses, floral mini skirts, and crop tops, it couldn't be cuter for summer. credit - Teen Vogue ~Kelli at Hills Freak...

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Columbus Dispatch: The Pizzutis honor their past, remake the future of the Short North

The Pizzutis honor their past, remake the future of the Short NorthThe story with more photos is hereBy  Steve Wartenberg The Columbus Dispatch Sunday April 29, 2012 6:50 AMThe idea took hold as Joel Pizzuti traveled the country on business, often staying in boutique hotels, which are smaller and more expensive than the typical full-service hotel and are chock-full of atmosphere, art and amenities. “All the top markets have them,” said...

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Police profiling? A look at the life and work of Columbus' new chief of police, Kimberley Jacobs

Chief a listener open to changeThe story is hereBy  Theodore Decker The Columbus Dispatch Sunday April 29, 2012 6:15 AMKimberley Jacobs was a patrol officer in the early 1980s when she sent a memo up the chain of command, recommending that the Columbus Division of Police change its handling of death investigations. Police often respond to death scenes to ensure that no crime has occurred. But back then, Jacobs thought one scenario didn’t...

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wisteria over french gates

 In our valley,  people like to have high stone walls around their homes.  The walls make you feel safe, and private and .....   they are great for training climbing plants like wisteria,  clematis and Virginia creeper. Many houses have  wisterias over one hundred years old twisting and turning their way around gates and pillars.and the great thing about wisteria, is that it can make even a ramshackle...

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Ohio Democratic Party State Executive Committee Announces 2012 Democratic National Convention Delegates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 28, 2012Contact: Press Office Ohio Democratic Party State Executive Committee Announces 2012 Democratic National Convention DelegatesCOLUMBUS, OHIO – Today, the Ohio Democratic Party's State Executive Committee, the governing body of the Party, met to approve and announce delegate appopintments for the 2012 Democratic National Convention and new members of the Democratic National Committee. Appointed to be PLEO (Public...

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Gibson and Ghetto get back together

 I.N.S.E.P.A.R.A.B.L.E - that is the only way to describe Gibson and Ghetto ever since the little monster came home last week!As you can see from the pictures, Ghetto has gone for the hippy-look this season, with long unkempt dreadlocks, but we try not to talk about it, we'd hate to upset him.Gibson is forever the patient, generous and understanding one, although now and again he does shoot me a look that says, "do I REALLY have to put...

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Kristin Cavallari: Effortlessly Chic Mama-To-Be

Pregnancy sure looks good on Kristin Cavallari! Expecting her first child later this year with her football player fiance Jay Cutler, Cavallari stepped out Wednesday looking effortlessly chic in an orchid Yoana Baraschi dress. Toting a large tan handbag, the 25-year-old mom-to-be accessorized her look with sensible metallic flats. On Thursday, the 25-year-old hit up her favourite West Hollywood nail parlor in jeans and a mustard colored jacket....

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 BEFORE: nothing properly finished off the top of the upper cabinets After weighing my options I decided to fill in the space above the fridge all the way to the ceiling Pretty straight forward enough , I used MDF I thought it would be more interesting to vary the heights on this side of the kitchen, I think that was pretty successful. I really need to get some wooden shelves already... I added a couple of trim pieces...

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