By this point in January I always begin to suspect that the date on the calendar must be wrong because I'm fairly certain that they've added at least twenty days to this month. Every year it feels sooooo long and every year this feeling seems to take me by surprise for some reason. Maybe it's because I've had eleven months to try and forget about it. ... continue reading...
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Nostalgic Christmas Home Tour
When we were little girls, my sister and I knew that it was important to my parents that Santa not get the credit for our 'big' Christmas gift. The hand-crafted doll house, the white leather roller skates with purple wheels (still one of my favorite childhood gifts), the Schwinn bike, the Cabbage Patch doll, and so much more. All of these items were saved for and chosen carefully at a time when money was tight. So, to allow jolly old St. Nick to take the credit was a bridge too far and my mom ... continue reading...
Vintage Inspired Hot Cocoa Bar
Sometimes, the inspiration for my Christmas decor comes from a photo I've seen online. Sometimes, it comes from a particular item I find in a store. And, sometimes, the inspiration simply comes from a spool of ribbon. ... continue reading...
Autumn Home Decor Tour
"Few things are more important than finding a home and working at it constantly to make it resonate with deep memories and fulfill deep longings." ~ Thomas Moore My daughter was 3 when I first started writing/blogging and this past summer she just turned 15. It's mind boggling how quickly the time goes! Now that she has her driver's permit and is hitting the roads with her terrified parents holding on for dear life, she's thinking ahead to purchasing her first car. ... continue reading...
Built In Shelving Makeover in Family Room
When we moved into our home 14 years ago, I was so thrilled to have more storage than I could have ever dreamed of. And in our family room, that included built-in lower cabinets on either side of the fireplace that were quickly filled up with toys, games CD's and DVD's. Yes, those ancient relics of technology. This was almost 15 years ago folks! But, I could never understand why the builder didn't 'finish' the job and install upper shelving as well. ... continue reading...
