I’ve had a typical oak dining room set from the 1990’s since it was new. For many years, it has done the job. Countless family dinners, lunches, breakfast, snacks. Jigsaw puzzles, card games, sewing and craft projects. Though sadly out of style, it’s an old friend that quietly keeps many memories; most good but a […]
For many years, Saint Valentine’s Day has been my favorite holiday. I love the unabashed sentimentality of it all. I love the sweet treats and pretty presents. I used to do a ladies tea party at my house with little pink cakes and a table full of scraps, ribbons, stickers etc to make homemade valentines […]
Christmas season 2020 has been both weird and wonderful. Many lovely traditions cancelled or modified to the point of , “Why bother?”. I’m sorry but virtual Nutcracker does nothing for me. The same goes for a “skype” cookie exchange!! Call me a Scrooge or a party pooper but there it is… That all being said, […]
I found a cute pair of pottery barn upholstered chairs on craigs list. I’ve really enjoyed them in my living room for several years but felt like a project as well as a new look for fall/winter. I found the fabric for slip covers on clearance at Joann’s then went back to get fabric to […]
Once again, as we approach Thanksgiving, I feel compelled to focus and dwell upon my many blessings and gifts. This has not been an easy year. At times I feel anxiety and depression due to all the chaos we have experienced as a country. I am by nature a lover of security and safety and […]
Independence Day is nearly here so I decided to do a bit of decorating to celebrate.
Himself and I bought this television armoire about 20 years ago. It is part of a bedroom suite though we haven’t used it in the bedroom in years. It’s really just much too large to fit in our small bedroom. For several years we kept a very poorly fitting television in it in the living […]
One day while driving past my neighbor’s house, I saw this rather decrepit old rocker sitting out with her trash. The ancient chair seemed to call out to me to save it, so with my neighbor’s help,I dragged it over to my house much to the chagrin of Himself. But happily he shares my appreciation […]