This time they only drained PART of the pool for the conversation pit.

This, dear readers, is almost a picture of my basement. It is not a picture of my basement, but I do have this exact same storage solution in place and it saved my sanity, my marriage and my soul.

I am not a fixer. I don't do power tools and have no DIY enthusiasm, but this was the easiest thing I've ever done and my home is an imminently more liveable place because of it.

This concludes your moment of Fleur's Real Life.

This house loves its own reflection so dearly it's in danger of toppling into it.

I half expected these little cubbies to be full of hay and little baby chicks. That would be a sweet way to teach kids how to care for animals, make them share a bed with them.

We don't want the geraniums getting any ideas about returning to nature. Keep them isolated, don't let them fraternize, and they won't give you any trouble.

Thanks for coming on down and helping me keep all these eggs warm. it's a tough job for just one person.

I like the thought that there might be a happy family of croakers living in my toilet. Hi guys!