Lewes, DE

This is a two shot composite/panorama of a local nursery/bakery/cafe. I could never afford to buy anything here ($4 for a donut) but it's a nice place to visit on occasion.

→ {KK} TD & Lullabeebs Pony Club Playhouse / Upsies API & Autoplay.

2 Textures of the Pony Play Houses included - one with more pine wood and one with more white wood but both have a pine/white wood mix. The playhouse is animated and suitable for Infant and toddler sized avatars. It is scripted with the upsies API and Autoplay for users of upsies.

There are separate menus for td & lullabeebs which include animations inside, outside and on the fence of the playhouse. Various sits, stands and playful roleplay animations included. There are also photo poses. The menu will also allow two kids to play together with a menu for 2 lullabeebs, 2 td or 1 td and 1 lullabeeb together. Doors and fence gate on the playhouse can be opened and closed.

Playhouse

Mesh floral Rug

Rocking chair

Rezz and ride Pony

Horseshoe

Noticeboard

Windowplanter

I was driving in my Mom's neighborhood, when I spotted this window display, of beautiful assorted flowers, looking so fresh & vibrant at this time of year so I had to take a shot! Both windows had identical planters that I will post soon to show how pretty they looked!

8x10 crop

A little time and less than $20 made this cool window box planter

(TL/DR: Click here to skip straight to the instructions)

Our house is a 1950’s single story California ranch. Long and low, it has lots of big windows that bring in fresh air and light keeping the house cool in the summer and naturally lit in the winter. The guest bathroom has a large window with a view out across the deck down to the orange grove. The glass is frosted to provide privacy, but most of the time it’s wide open and people don’t realize that anyone on the deck has a clear view into the bathroom.

To limit the awkward accidental eye contact, I had a big ficus in a 35 gallon pot on the deck in front of the window as a screen, but several nights of hard freeze killed it this last winter so the window was once again bare.

I didn’t have another big tree to put in place (plus they’re too heavy), so I dorked around with a few ideas until my wife finally said “why don’t you build a window box planter?”

Not a bad idea, I thought. I dug through my surplus building stuff and came up with a couple dog-eared cedar fence boards for the box itself and a piece of corrugated steel sheet I could wrap the box in to give it a sort of rustic livestock “water trough” look.

A couple of dog-eared cedar fence boards A sheet of corrugated steel leftover from my greenhouse build

Raw materials among the surplus building stuff

The whole thing — materials and plants — cost less than $20 and took only a weekend to put together. Not only does it look great and screen the window really well, but it also frees up a bunch of room on the deck for the lounge chairs and side table. Win-win-win.

Here’s how I built the window box. Feel free to copy, modify or improve on it any way you like.

Corrugated Steel & Cedar Window Box Planter

Materials

2 Cedar Fence Pickets 1-in x 8-in x 6-ft

1-in x 2-in x 20-in piece of wood (can be pine, redwood, etc. Any old scrap will do)

1 sheet corrugated steel at least 48-in long

Waterproof Wood Glue

1½-in finish nails

5/8-in wood screws

2 galvanized steel corner brackets rated for 30 lbs or more (Mine were 2-in.)

Instructions

The finished size of the window box is 30-in x 9½-in x 9½-in.

Planter box diagram view from the front

The wood planter itself is two inches smaller in all dimensions which lets it hide inside of the steel so the planter looks like it’s a real corrugated steel trough.

Diagram of planter box assembly from the top

Step 1 – Cut the Wood

The cut boards ready for assembly

The wood box is 7½-in tall and wide because the cedar fence pickets are already 7½-in wide, which means you only have to cut them to length as follows:

2 x 28-in (front and back)

1 x 27-in (bottom)

2 x 7½-in (ends)

(Cedar pickets are prone to splitting so make sure to check the boards and cut off any ends with cracks or splits before you cut your longer boards.)

Once the cedar is cut, get your 1×2 and cut two pieces:

2 x 8½-in

These will be the supports that will prevent the cedar bottom from warping or splitting once it’s mounted and has plants in it.

Step 2 – Assemble the Cedar Box

Starting with the box bottom glue and nail the end pieces to the bottom. The end pieces should be mounted to the outside of the bottom, not on top of it. Once again, because cedar can split, be careful when securing the piece with the finish nails.

Beginning with the ends, use waterproof wood glue and finish nails to assemble the box.

Once the ends are on, glue and nail the box sides to finish the box.

Attaching the front, back and bottom of the box The cedar planter box all assembled

Gluing and nailing the cedar box

Flip the box over and attach the supports to the bottom of the box with glue and nails. The supports should be mounted on each side of the bottom halfway between the outer edge and the center of the box.

Mounting bottom supports and drilling drain holes in the box

Finally, using a 3/8-in wood bit, drill a set of six drainage holes in the bottom.

Set the box aside and let the glue dry (about 2 hours should do it).

Step 3 – Cut Corrugated Steel Pieces

A standard sheet of corrugated steel is 26 inches wide, which is too short for the box, so rather than running the corrugation vertically as I had planned, I ran it horizontally. Turns out it worked better because it’s a lot easier to cut the panel with tin snips when you’re cutting along the bottom of the corrugated curve rather than across it. Pieces cut:

2 – 9½-in x 30-in (front & back)

2 – 9½-in x 8½-in (end pieces)

Once they’re cut, use a file to remove sharp pieces and metal burrs from the edges.

Step 4 – Attach Steel Sheets

Once the glue on the box is dry, it’s time to attach the steel panels to the wood.

Use a pencil and straight rule to make a line 1 inch from the long edge of both pieces of steel you cut for the front and back. Align it with the top of your wood box and make sure that the bottom completely hides the support bars on the bottom of the box (a pair of spring clamps makes this a lot easier).

Using clamps and 5/8-inch screws to attach the corrugated panels to the box

Screw the panel to the box with the 5/8-in wood screws. Screw through the panel at the bottom of the corrugated curve to ensure good contact with the wood under it. Mount the other panel to the other side of the box the same way.

Once the front and back panels are attached, put the end panels and put it in place, align them so they’re even with the front and back, and screw them to the box as well.

Corrugated panels mounted on the cedar planter box

Step 5 – Attach Mounting Brackets

Mark where the mounting brackets will go on the back of the window box and use tin snips to clip out a slot wide enough to allow the bracket to slide down between the steel panel and the wood so the mounting holes are level with the top of the wood box (not the steel panel). Attach the brackets to the wood with screws.

Step 6 – Paint

You don’t actually have to paint this window box, because the steel will build up a nice patina over time. However, scratches and cuts to the metal will allow rust, which will ultimately drip and stain whatever is under the window box. In my case, that’s a redwood deck, so I painted.

Painting all the exposed edges of the box with a rust-colored primer

I’m in this brick red phase, so I decided to paint the box with brick red primer. I painted the outside and top (but not the inside or bottom) with a couple of coats of primer, and then added a third coat just because I felt like it.

Step 7 – Mount

Mounting is pretty straightforward. Center the empty window box on the sill where you plan to mount it, and mark the locations of the angle bracket’s screw holes. Drill pilot holes in the sill, set the box and brackets back in place and attach to the window sill with screws (I used 1-⅜-in exterior wood screws).

Step 8 – Fill and Enjoy

The space where the window box hangs doesn’t get much sun and I’m not very good with shade plants, so I left the plant selection to the Mrs. who chose a couple of fuschias, a tall burgundy coleus, and a few little pink and green coleuses to soften the edges.

Planter box filled and mounted in the window

As you can see from this photo one month later, all the plants seem to be doing quite well. Best of all, the risk of awkward accidental eye contact is practically nil.

Planter box at night looks cool even if you can’t see the plants

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Frozen yogurt is not a new idea. The tallest skyscraper in Arkansas used to be called the TCBY Tower, and my shoulders slumped resignedly the day I found out that the building's naming rights had gotten sold out.

My ashes will not need to have an urn bought, because I will have them trucked to West Virginia and dumped into the Little Kanawha River.

Look close, I see an ASCAP window decal down there. I am a member of ASCAP!, and every year the org mails me a letter to tell me again that my songwriting didn't earn me any royalties in the year preceding, and I cringe in embarrassment a little bit that they're spending good money to mail me that letter.

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In Minneapolis on May 8th, 2011, on the south side of South 10th Street, east of Portland Avenue.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:

TX795 Frozen yogurt—Pictorial works.

NA7856 Restaurants—United States—Pictorial works.

GT3911.A2 Shop signs—United States—Pictorial works.

QC425 Reflection (Optics)—Pictorial works.

NA3020 Windows—Pictorial works.

F614.M543 Minneapolis (Minn.)—Pictorial works.

Very sophisticated!

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In downtown Alpena, Michigan, on September 9th, 2017, off the west side of River Street, north of North 2nd Avenue.

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Roslyn, WA

Olympus Pen-F

Olympus 12-50mm

My Nikkor-H 50/2 manual focus lens had been missing for half a year, until yesterday. According to a list of Nikon serial numbers, this Nippon Kogaku lens was made in 1967.

And, there's a bit of dust between the elements, that doesn't seem to bother anything.

Panasonic G1, Nikkor-H 50/2, wide open at f/2. The bokeh circles at the lower left are reflections

from a parked car. Happy Bokeh Wednesday!

This reminds me of the ends of feather boas becoming tattered and dirty from being dragged down city streets, through mud puddles, etc.

One time I saw a group of local teens intentionally grinding the ends of the vines into the pavement with their shoes! I hated to see it.

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In downtown Chesaning, Michigan, on October 9th, 2016, a building at the northeast corner of North Saginaw Street and West Broad Street (Highway M-57).

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I've always wanted window boxes but haven't had the time to make them. So this year I moved a shelf from the back of the garage and lined it with potted begonias. I love all the different sizes, shapes & colors of pots from my collection. I think I actually like this more than a window box.

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I've always wanted window boxes but haven't had the time to make them. So this year I moved a shelf from the back of the garage and lined it with potted begonias. I love all the different sizes, shapes & colors of pots from my collection. I think I actually like this more than a window box.

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July 11, 2023 - I almost felt I was back in England seeing this John Bull sign while walking on F. Frederick Arouca. Cascais, Portugal

Taken with the EF 28-135mm at about 100mm. Compare to the Macro shot of this (about 3 photos back). The sad thing is I planted 8 seeds in this planter-pot. Only one Sweet Pea ever sprouted. I only appear to have a green-thumb. I actually kill more plants than I keep alive. I am trying VERY hard to change this. Growing things inside this winter is giving me an opportunity to keep a better eye on things. My goal with this is to plant it in the ground come spring. This is not supposed to grow in Colorado climate, but neither are any of the other plants I have taken pictures of recently...

Cedar wood window box planters adds beauty to your home.

May 21, 2023 - 584 Franklin Avenue located in the Discovery District.

I caressed and kissed the decorations but I think they were tainted and they gave me a skin reaction!

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In downtown Parkersburg, West Virginia, on November 22nd, 2018, outside the Greater Parkersburg Convention & Visitors Bureau at the northwest corner of 7th Street (West Virginia Route 618, formerly U.S. Route 50) and Avery Street.

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Favorite window security grille of a portion of a sunrise shining its beams onto messed-up venetian blinds in a basement, with windowbox weed garden in asphalt.

But I worry that a prospective breaker-and-enterer could simply pull the grille out of the window frame and proceed to break the window.

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In Montréal on June 3rd, 2018, at the northwest corner (locally the "northeast" corner) of Avenue de Gaspé and Rue Jean-Talon Est.

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French Quarter, Charleston, South Carolina

Chicago, IL

mason jar herbs and cat grass fresh for the picking

The inspiration here is from Arlene Gee's recent Daffodil and Magnolia uploads.

I just had to see how our hardy Geraniums would like a bit of enhancement.

NOTE: The original of this from last summer, was removed from Flickr.

Flowers in a windowplanter

subtle treatment

Ornamental shutters for an artwork depicting windowpanes and muntins and a darkened interior.

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In downtown Ludington, Michigan, on March 13th, 2015, in an alley connecting South Harrison Street and South James Street, between East Ludington Avenue and East Loomis Street.

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Of new growth. A month ago, these looked like they were on the way out. Plenty of water and the Jerusalem sunshine have worked their magic.

Nikon D90, AF-S Nikkor 36/1.8g, HDR from a single image.

April 23, 2022 - Continuing on our walking tour of Antwerp we were introduced to Vlaeykensgang. "The secret Vlaeykensgang alley dates from 1591 and connects Oude Koornmarkt and Pelgrimstraat with one another. Walk through the gate at Oude Koornmarkt 16 and you feel as if you have journeyed back in time.

In the past this alley was where the shoemakers and the poorest people in the city lived. The shoemakers were also in charge of sounding the alarm bell of the cathedral. These days you can find antiques stores and art galleries here as well as the exclusive restaurant Sir Anthony Van Dyck. The atmosphere is very intimate which is why many people also like to come here to listen to the carillon concerts during the summertime." Previous description from the following website: www.visitantwerpen.be/en/sightseeing/vlaeykensgang

Taken with a Canon PowerShot SX1IS in Quilcene Washington.

Taken with a Canon PowerShot SX1IS. First real serious attempt to understand the workings of a digital.

June 23, 2023 - On our walking tour of Bayonne this morning with local city guide Andy.

June 29, 2023 - Baguettes at Madalen Auzoa 1 in Ubide which is a town located in the province of Biscay, in the Autonomous community of Basque Country, northern Spain.

This box faces north. The house roof overhangs slightly. The overhang is just enough to protect the heavy rains from pulverizing the soil.

Cordoba, Spain

The flowers love being under the awning. The box faces south yet the plants are protected from hot sun and heavy rains.

July 6, 2023 - On our walking tour of Porto, Portugal with Katarina our city guide.

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