Get your holiday blog posts and links ready because I'm co-hosting a holiday linky party on December 7!  I'll be sharing a special Christmas craft idea and tutorial as a part of the Winter Wonders & Holiday Happenings Link Party with Claiming Our Space, Black Fox Homestead, Life with the Hawleys, The Thrifty Rebel and Yellow Spool blogs.    You … [Read more...]

November is here and as soon as I turn the calendar page I start getting excited about Thanksgiving and everything it includes; good food, family, friends and focusing on all that we have to be thankful for.  To be perfectly honest, I love Thanksgiving more than Christmas.  It's less hectic, more relaxed and more focused on what's … [Read more...]

Today, I'm guest posting for Roeshel over at the DIY Showoff where I'm talking about three quick and super easy Halloween crafts that even your kids can do -- I'm pretty excited about it!        I'll be back here later this week with updates on some projects I've been working on as well as a new Fall Favorites Friday feature.See you over at the … [Read more...]

    Due to stolen content I cannot provide a full RSS feed. I work hard to provide fresh, original content and, unfortunately, there are sites that like to steal from honest, hard-working bloggers. Thanks for understanding! … [Read more...]

If you've been browsing my blog this week you'll probably notice that my look keeps changing.   I'm trying to "primp" my space on the web.    (I'm kinda digging the chevron!) It feels very much like re-decorating.  I move stuff around, adjust, start over, live with it for a day or two, change some more.  At some point I'll settle on a look.  … [Read more...]

Image source:  Grace's Graphics I can't let September 11 pass without paying tribute to the families of those who died on this day.  Instead of rambling on about the events of that day I am simply going to ask that we all pray for peace on earth.  It is my hope that we can all honor and respect one another so we never experience terrorism here in … [Read more...]

I'm pretty excited!  I just found out that my china hutch project will be featured at the DIY by Design blog this Tuesday -- yea!Until then, I thought I'd share the news and give anyone who stops by here the opportunity to check out Judy's beautiful DIY by Design blog.  So many great projects and decorating ideas.  I love her daugher's tween room … [Read more...]

Due to stolen content I cannot provide a full RSS feed. I work hard to provide fresh, original content and, unfortunately, there are sites that like to steal from honest, hard-working bloggers. Thanks for understanding! … [Read more...]

It only seems appropriate to show you a few pictures of my house.  First, however, a DISCLAIMER:  I know I have completely too much brown, leather and wood.  Frankly, it drives me crazy.  I have all kinds of plans in my head to change it.  Some will happen, some will not.  I have a husband who happens to love wood and leather and does not like … [Read more...]