Residence Joy

Hi there! I’m thrilled you’re here! I’m Dana, a quasi-designer, craft enthusiast, canine loving foodie that loves to write about all the joys at home. In the real world I sell houses. This is my blog, welcome to Residence Joy and Welcome Home!

June 2022

Fido and Fireworks

As the end of June approaches, pet owners everywhere have a looming concern. It’s almost July and that means Independence Day. The 4th of July holiday celebrates America’s Independence. Chilling in the pool or camped out in the shade. The celebrations include grilled hot dogs with all the fixins, Grandma’s notorious potato salad, baked beans. […]

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Homegrown Tomatoes

June, July and August – these summer months bring the heat and the fun. The sunshine gifts longer days, temperatures rise as the sun hangs high in the sky. Opportunities to go fishing and while away the late afternoon hours. Set a cane pole and watch fireflies dance at twilight. Enjoy an ice-cold beer to

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Tastes of Summer

Feel the heat of the sun? Summer is HERE. That means it’s time for fresh vegetables.  Okra growing in my reaised bed vegetable garden Feel the heat of the sun? Is your air conditioning running nonstop throughout the day? Mine is, but I live in zone 7a. Does that sound like something you’d read about

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