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ricki

 
Member Since:
04/26/07
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From:
Portland , United States
My Tags:
banners, flags, pennants, garden, patio, balcony, custom
I make garden banners, combining a longtime interest in textiles with years of graphic design. The banners are constructed of outerwear fabric for durability and colorfastness. They bring color and movement to any setting, and are especially dramatic as markers for special events or open houses.
Visit my web site www.bannersbyricki.com and please leave comments, as it is a work in progress.

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prevent bird-bashing

By ricki

This is a sight we never want to see:

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In the four years we have lived here, there has never been a problem with birds flying into our windows. Somehow, two days in a row, the fates aligned to invite disaster. I heard a whump, and when I went to investigate, there was this sweet little fellow, neck broken from the impact.

Several years ago, I did some research on this very subject. It seems there are several explanations for this kind of » READ MORE

September 13, 2008
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to berm or not to berm

By ricki

…is not even a question. I love berms, and everything seems to grow bigger and better in a berm than in flat ground.

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The moles are industrious little fellows. Whenever it rains, or wherever we water, this is a typical scene of their work. I might scoop up the light, fluffy soil as many as four or five times, only to have them push up another mound. I could grind my teeth and hurl expletives their way, but instead I praise my little crew » READ MORE

August 26, 2008
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berryberr

March 10, 2008
Thanks for adding me as a friend!;P
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houseplanarchitect

September 23, 2007

Hi Ricki, thanks for the bookmark, wold be great to work on designs with you!

Dan

house designer 

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LenkArt

August 15, 2007
Thnks for accepting my friendship
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Elizabeth Walker

July 31, 2007
Hi Ricki - got your postcard. From the pictures it looks like you are still at the same location. All of this time I didn't know where you were. For Heavens sake. Ted and I have moved out to Fairview Lake. Love to come see your banners. Liz Walker 503-804-5882 walker.liz@comcast.net
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natashawebb

July 19, 2007
Hi Ricki Thanks for your friendship- I'm really interested in your garden banners, doing textiles and garden art myself. They're beautiful.
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Log Homes

June 19, 2007
Love your garden banners thanks for stoppping by. :)
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ricki

April 26, 2007
Spinnaker, so called because of the whup whupping sound it makes when the wind whips it, will make you feel like you are sailing the high seas.
16"x70"
$100.00

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